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The Fisherman's Wharf => Off-Topic => Topic started by: rgfixit on Apr 24, 2016, 06:29 PM
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Well, for some unknown reason I decided at age 66 to build my fifth woodworking shop......in my garage. An understandably smaller operation than my largest, a 30,000 sq. ft. Facility with 25 employees.
This one is for fun and maybe a bit of profit to help an old wood bug's addiction.
Started out looking like this.
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Here it is so far.
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There's one more piece of equipment in the "refurbish shop", (aka my basement). A 1950 Delta Rockwell table saw/jointer combo.
Fun stuff for sure.
Rg
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You know friend, if you're not careful you'll end up tired and no longer retired. :o Nice shop!
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As long as I'm my own boss, I'm retired. Heck, I'm the best guy I've ever worked for ;D
Rg
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I always said when I was a self employed carpenter, working alone.
If I talked to my self I always got the right answer and won all arguments.
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And......you neve complained about your only employee....you.....taking a day off to go fishing ;D
Rg
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At the job I had as crew leader before I went back on my own I had two of the worst guys I have ever had to work with in my life.
One was 29 going on 12. I had to shut down early the day before the 4th of July because all he was thinking about was going fishing on the 4th.
The other was my brother in law. I never needed a watch because all he did was look at his to tell me when it was break and quitting time. He would watch me mark out and strike chalk lines on a sheet of plywood. When I picked up the saw to make the cuts he would be standing on the cord. DUH
It was a dream going back to working for my self.
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Still adding to the shop. Dropped a post for power and dust collection. Added a shelf for the routers and stuff.
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Capped the surface with hardwood plywood and Laid up the working edge on the bench this morning.
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Glued up a fence extension for the table saw.
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Turned the fixed garage window into an awning window the other day. I'll do the other one this weekend.
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Also got my parrot vise and glued up a base for it this morning. I'll mount that this weekend.
It's getting there. The more I work around in it the more I change. It evolves by itself it seems.
A wood shop is a living thing I think.
Rg
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you planning to heat that shop? that is why my dad never went out side to the garage cause of rust and condensation from cold to warm like freeze thaw type temp in the spring .. made his home in the basement but I am guessing your sick of carrying lumber down the stair and good furniture up stairs?
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you planning to heat that shop? that is why my dad never went out side to the garage cause of rust and condensation from cold to warm like freeze thaw type temp in the spring .. made his home in the basement but I am guessing your sick of carrying lumber down the stair and good furniture up stairs?
And that, is how my machine shop got started! After my LAST toolmaker job I had 3 chests of "toolmaker tools." Told my wife I couldn't just store them out in the garage; they needed to be heated, so I might as well heat a lathe and maybe a milling machine too. 3 weeks later a local factory closed. I made a call inquiring about a lathe and maybe a milling machine. I bought a toolroom....... And awaaaayy we go!! ;D
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I have no intentions of heating the garage. I'm not worried about rust. I take care of my machines. If need be, I'll rearrange the basement shop and move some things down there come fall. I'm not building furniture here. Just small craft items. Woodworking in the basement is not a good idea anyway. Too much dust and noise for my co-habitant.
If I decide to get really crazy, I'll look for a small space to rent. If nothing comes of it, I'll sell everything. I bought the machines at hugely discounted prices. I'm quite sure I can get everything have into them back again and... I'll have a nice work bench in the garage ;D
Yesterday I picked up a Dewalt laminate trim router with a broken base piece and no case or paperwork. It's a discontinued display model. Retail on it was $115. They sold it to me for $20. I ordered the base for another $25. It'll be handy to use for edging.
Rg
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Fishmachine, what are your machining capabilities? I'm always in need of small parts for fixtures and jigs. Process fixtures and pattern jigs were my specialty in my first couple wood shops. I had a niche and designed and built work stations and assembly fixtures for Kodak , Xerox and Bausch and Lomb.
When I apprenticed with a gunsmith for a few years, I learned I was a lousy machinist. I like wood better. I can use the big lines on the ruler ;D
Anyway, I want to fabricate a couple scaled down T-fences for the band saw and a small table saw. There's an eccentric cam I need made that's beyond my limitations.
Rg
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You know what they say, if I can't make it, it can't be built! :o
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Cool!
I've got a protons in mind. Need to mock one up in wood, then do something serious.
Rg
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You know what they say, if I can't make it, it can't be built! :o
here is a quick question for ya how much would you charge to make a very large lead mold for a 2 pound surf claw sinker??
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here is a quick question for ya how much would you charge to make a very large lead mold for a 2 pound surf claw sinker??
I'd need to know more about what you want. I'm not too sure what a surf claw sinker is. A quick search yielded two different style claw sinkers. One was triangular the other was tear drop with a shank. Sizes, sketches and scaled pictures help, and probably best through a PM because I don't want to hijack anybody's thread. 8)
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Well, my son got some schooling on the table saw yesterday. We ran a bunch of different operations to process some material. Made several small fixtures and jigs for different cutting needs. He's never really thought about that sort of thing. More artistic in nature than mechanical. So I'm working on waking up that mechanical gene I know he must have.
He's a fantastic artist. He draws what he sees by imagination or real life. I've never been able to do that. I can do mechanical drawings, but I cannot capture proportions freehand the way he does.
So, I'm teaching him to work in the wood shop using solid, safe procedures. One thing's for sure, we're having fun!
Rg
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First prototype.
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Rg
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mousetrap?
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BETTER mousetrap!
Rg
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Remember this?
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Here she is now.
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Almost there. A little cleanup left on the top. Mount some electrical and the motor and it's good to go. The saw will be primarily used for dado cutting small parts so I'll fabricate a sledge and extension table for it. There's an idea for a
t-fence rolling around in my brain too.
Rg
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It looks like new. Nice! ;D
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Great job on the restoration of those old power tools. We probably couldn't afford to buy anything if it was built like the old stuff. When are you going to put the addition on the shop? You're going to need more room soon ;D.
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Nah. I'm good for now. Any more space and I'll have to go back to work to pay for more toys. ;D
Rg
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My second birdhouse is rented
Male bluebird
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Female
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Male coming in for a landing
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Male at the access
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I guess they're suitable dwellings ;D
Rg
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If you build it, they will come.... ;D
Funny, we had a bluebird show up at our "house" this morning. Our orioles are back as well. I think it's spring! ;D
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Nah. I'm good for now. Any more space and I'll have to go back to work to pay for more toys. ;D
Rg
Heaven forbid.
8)
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Hey...I "work" ..........sort of anyway.
Rg
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:rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :w00t:
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I dunno....did over 200 bags of mulch today. Store was seriously short handed and my partner called in.
I've been happier.
Rg
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Great job on the bird house Bob...
Love the blue birds... Put a pie dish of meal worms out for them to eat.. ;D
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Look who is here. I thought maybe you were at the tulip festival doing some klompin stompin. You need to sent your wife they are going to try and do a record for the number of wooden shoe dancers on Saturday.
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Well, my son got some schooling on the table saw yesterday. We ran a bunch of different operations to process some material. Made several small fixtures and jigs for different cutting needs. He's never really thought about that sort of thing. More artistic in nature than mechanical. So I'm working on waking up that mechanical gene I know he must have.
He's a fantastic artist. He draws what he sees by imagination or real life. I've never been able to do that. I can do mechanical drawings, but I cannot capture proportions freehand the way he does.
So, I'm teaching him to work in the wood shop using solid, safe procedures. One thing's for sure, we're having fun!
Rg
You mean to tell me you got your son building bird houses for winged rats to nest in?? Lol's its a long story on the winged rats ..lol's
when he should build tip ups, planer boards for crappie fishing, something dad can use right? Lols just kidding those bird hoses came out good..if I built on mine would nest bats lol's like last time...
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Great looking setup there Bob, where you getting all that energy from ? Think I need some, great shots on the blue birds btw.
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Yeah I bought some today. Dried though. I'm heading to our farm supply store tomorrow. They sell live for exotic critter feed.
They were really fighting for their territory this morning. Danged sparrows are a nuisance.may have to install a porthole in the back wall of the little wood shop. I'm a pretty good shot with the pellet pistol.
Rg
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Busy in the little wood shop today.
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Rg
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Here's Henrietta Bob -
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And here are her kids -
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Great pics, thanks for sharing. I have 3 little killdeer running around the lawn with Mom!!
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Yea, these are taking a bit longer to hatch than normal.
One more week.
Otherwise the dog will get them scrambled into her food next weekend.
The darn bird and eggs are in my driveway out there and I want my parking space back.
I know...........I'm a jerk.
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Might be the cold crazy weather holding up the hatch. Hold on a little longer ;D
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Nice pics Mac. Let them hatch!
Remember the table saw / jointer I was rebuilding ?
It's ALIVE!
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What a sweet little machine. Made a sled for the saw. Been using the heck out of the jointer.
The latest bird condo project.
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Stacking some up to sell.
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Fun stuff.
Rg
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Nice pics Mac. Let them hatch!
Fun stuff.
Rg
OK, but I was gonna make you an omelet.
Probably far enough along that it might even have a bit of "meat" in it when I crack it.
Your call.
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Let 'em hatch. I'll have a burger.
Rg
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Let 'em hatch. I'll have a burger.
Rg
OK.
Sheesh!
Killjoy.
>:(
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Rg the shop is looking good... couple questions.. do you have a router table in there yet??.... think you could use one? I got one router so far?? Dad has four routers.. aslo What about a old circular saws have any to make a table saw out of if you needed a table saw.. etc ever seen a table saws made out of a circular saws.. with all a due what's the top four power tools you use in your shop. With all the tools i own here's what's on my list.. I own a lot of tools most of them never used.. is why I bring this up...I can't stand weak cordless drills that's why all mine got. To be corded...here's that list of top four power tools I use in the shop... that's no counting clamp and hammer etc or hand tools if you will...
List of most used power tools:
1)Drill "corded"..
2)circular saw "corded".
3) router "corded".
4) air compressor. With the brad nailer stapler combo tool..
So what's your most used tools?? I think we bought some wrong tools like a. Tool sharpener, band saw, 2 lates, 2 table saws, etc.. we need about. Half this stuff .. but if your like me or my dad you can't sell or throw out a tool!!!
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For what I'm doing, I have a pretty complete gathering of tools and equipment. I'm not building furniture.
The 2 most used tools in my shop are a pencil and square.
For stationary equipment, no shop should be without the following in order of use.
Table saw
Drill press
Jointer
Belt disc sander
Band saw
Yea I have a few routers. A Bosch with fixed and plunge base, a trim router and a Bosch in a router table. I picked up a Bosch router table at Lowes where I work. They were clearing it out. Listed at $169... I paid $40 for it. It has a nice insert plate and a decent fence/ t-slot system. Adequate for my needs. I'll put a lift on it before I put it into production. Had it not been a great deal, I'd have either continued with the small table I built or put a bigger table together. I'll be building a movable cabinet that will house the router table and belt disc sander on one station. I'm just working out what shop vac to incorporate into the cabinet for dust collection.
For drills, I use Ridgid battery drills. Weak? Not at all. That said, all production drilling is done at the drill press where it should be.
Do I need 2 table saws? No...but.....I paid $75 fir the little saw. I put another $100 into replacement parts to make it a very useable tool set. The combination of a small jointer and saw allows me to true and square the small parts I use on one compact unit.
The one tool I own that I use the least is my chop saw. I hate chop saws. They're inherently inaccurate. It's near impossible to control the sawdust from them as well. They're a noisy, over rated machine. My eyes are open for a decent radial arm saw. I'll find one ;D
The only other piece of equipment I'd like to have is a planer. My issues are space and power. I won't have one of those little portable planers. The horsepower of a decent planer will exceed my capacities. I'm also limited by available space.
My next priority is dust collection. I'm working on that issue. I'll be building a Thein baffle and using a big shop vac.
Maybe someday, if I get really crazy, I'll expand, but, for now I can get along just fine with what I have.
Rg
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My drill press took a vacation the other day.
I'm hoping it's only the switch.
:'(
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Why don't you make sets of planner boards. Plastic ones are crap. You would sell a bunch on here. You look handy. Simple design. I'm sure you can get prints on here too. Pm me if you do.
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. My eyes are open for a decent radial arm saw. I'll find one ;D
Rg
to bad my dads is to big to mail he sending the trundle in for scarp price of the $100 there willing to pay for it cause of some recall on this saw. the motor has a flat spot in it but it still works he is going to throw the rest away for scrap metal cause none are selling on craigs list for over $100 that the only tool he's letting go of... cause of that recall and the money there giving... that more then likely why your not finding any radial arm saw's?
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Why don't you make sets of planner boards. Plastic ones are crap. You would sell a bunch on here. You look handy. Simple design. I'm sure you can get prints on here too. Pm me if you do.
I've made dozens of planer board sets. Not in recent years though. I used to make them for Finger Lakes trollers, river rats and Lake Ontario guys. Pm me your favorite plans and I'll take a look at it.
Boon, I'm looking for a 50's vintage Rockwell Homecraft radial arm. 8 or 10 ". I want something with decent ways and bearings. Generally the ways are perfect and the bearings and races need replacement. Once rebuilt, they're a seriously versatile and accurate saw. I'm in no hurry.
Rg
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Rg To bad we are so far apart. I have a radial arm in my basement that could be had cheap. I am not sure what brand it is. It is newer that the 50's.
We have a few online auctions in my area. There are quite a few radial arms that show up all the time on them.
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@ tomturkey
is it a sears craftmen? if it is it maybe recalled that were my dad is getting his $100 from the recall from what he is saying he cant even sell it cause if some one got hurt they could sue us for selling it to the person that got hurt cause of the recall. so check and see just to be on the safe side...
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This is the one I'm looking for. Notice he center pivot arm. More compact than a rear pivot. Space is a premium for me.
Rg
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It is not a Crapsman. I have had to much trouble with stuff I have bought from them over the years. I do not buy anything from them that l plugs in any more.
I am guessing that maybe the injury that caused the recall might have been from a board getting kicked back into the injured person. From my experience all radial arms are prone to kicking out the pieces being held in against the back fence when ripping a board.
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This is what I'm looking for.
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Radial arm saws are for cross cutting....table saws are for ripping.
Couldn't agree with you more Tom. Sears power tools are the absolute worst. I don't rip boards on a radial arm. Bad idea. But I've seen a lot of bad ideas tried on stationary equipment. In the 20 pr so years I ran millwork shops, no person was ever injured on a piece of stationary equipment. Oh, there were the occasional idiots who tried, but all repetitive operations ( where most accidents happen) were subject to approval......by me.
Over the years in that business I wrote a 10 page test for prospective applicants. It was designed to determine their working knowledge of equipment and cutting procedures as well as their ability to follow written instructions. Applicant success rate was a mere 35%. Some were hired but not allowed to operate machinery before extensive indoctrination.
One page of the test was a series of pictures of a tape measure with arrows pointing at a specific measurement which they were to identify. There were 10 of these pictures. 40% of applicants who failed! couldn't read a ruler. Many had years of prior experience. They were given pictures of different cutters and saw blades and asked to indicate the proper feed direction. Others related to how to cut circles on a band saw or with a router.
The cover asked them to provide personal information....name, address, contact info, SSI number, reference etc. they were given a blank page to use. 50% couldn't follow those simple written instructions. Many an applicant never made it past that page. Many left without even taking the test.
In the end, I would have a pretty clear picture of what they really knew.
Rg
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The one I have looks about the same as what you are looking for just not as heavy duty. Right now the belt that raises and lowers the blade is broken, replacement is hanging on the wall. It has not been used for years. After looking again I think I see the difference you talked about earlier about how it pivots.
I have a Makita 8 inch table saw of the size of your yellow one. Instead of the fold up stand you have I bought a Skill table that folds up that makes it like a big saw. The rip guide is long so it makes it easy to get accurate rips. I can also rip a sheet of plywood in half with both halves being supported on the table.
Tom
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I'm not a fan of Dewalt tools, but the table saw has proven to be pretty darned good. Mine is the 7491rs. It's a 2.4 hp with capacity for a 13/16" dado set. The fence system has proven to be accurate and versatile. I can get 32" of cut on the table. However, I had to add an extension table. Fortunately, I don't have to handle 4x8 sheet goods or do long ripping.
I got a heck of a deal on it and it suits e need for now. Eventually, I'll get rid of the rolling stand thing and build a base for it with extensions. I'd have gone for a Delta 10" if I had the room.
Rg
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ya that's what my dad did got a delta 10 inch cabinet saw went from crapsmen contractors saw that he could not get the fence straight on he is a tool and die make by trade so he is anal retentive the fence on the 10 inch delta is way better then that crapsmen I have used each and love the cabinet saw he has... but like you said yours suits your needs don't over do it you get to much stuff like us eventually and no room to do that wood working you love .... you could build a lay up table/ assembly table were the saw fits in to the table like drops in seen a micro shop set up in wood smith magazine that the saw dropped into a hole on the table and had 8 foot by 4 foot to do the ripping and cutting if needed if they need the saw out they had a panel that fit were the saw went saves on room of owning a lay up table for assembly and a cabinet saw kills two with one stone....
instead of building a router table use the hole for the saw and just make a router plate for that whole etc etc and under shelf storage etc etc..
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I have a 30x 60" table that serves both off feed and assembly. Like I said, everything needs to be compact and moveable . When winter comes this stuff is headed to my basement. No way I'm leaving it in the garage for the winter.
Rg
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condensation wreck havoc on tools you could if you built it make a adjoining piece to the lay up table and still store the tools In the basement .. got to remember it not permeant fixture leaving it in the saw whole it convertible so you can take stuff down stairs you could leave the bench In the garage etc etc and take the tool In the basement ? the micro set up was for limit room of a small basement...but like you said your all set just throwing this out there for others to digest if any thing...
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I'm not a fan of Dewalt tools, but the table saw has proven to be pretty darned good. Mine is the 7491rs. It's a 2.4 hp with capacity for a 13/16" dado set. The fence system has proven to be accurate and versatile. I can get 32" of cut on the table. However, I had to add an extension table. Fortunately, I don't have to handle 4x8 sheet goods or do long ripping.
I got a heck of a deal on it and it suits e need for now. Eventually, I'll get rid of the rolling stand thing and build a base for it with extensions. I'd have gone for a Delta 10" if I had the room.
Rg
If I remember right you stole that saw along with some other great deals (steals).
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Yeah, just over $400. Listed at $579.
Rg
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RG If you have any online consignment auctions near by, try looking at them for the radial arm saw you are thinking about. Most of what I am seeing here are Crapsman but any of the radial arms I do see sell for cheep. I did see one that looked like it might have been what you are looking for.
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The wood shop is on hold while I mend. I'll hold off on any new stuff for a while.
Rg
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Well, I sold off the band saw. Got what I paid for it. I didn't make much use of it so no harm no foul. I also put the table saw/jointer on the block. Need to trim the operation to what I actually use. I think a scroll saw might be in the future.
Sold a few houses this summer as well as the barn house.
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Fun stuff.
Rg
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More like bird MANSIONS.... :o :o :o :o :o
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It's pure therapy work Dom. The feel of wood, the thump of the Brad nailer, the whirle of the table saw.......sawdust...... ;D
Makes me happy.
Rg
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Well I can see where yours need to be in someone's yard so everyone can see them and mine out in the woods..
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Not so much that they can be seen as they can be used for what I intended. Best case is....birds nest in them and the owners appreciate them. I have an idea for a maple tree in my yard. It's pretty big. I'm thinking I'll add bird houses till I form a colony.
Rg
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Get a good birdhouse book... They tell you house size, hole size and how high to hang them for all different species.. I have some as high as 30' and with the propper hole and floor size I have had a bunch of different things even flying squirrels and screech owls...
And its a good time to clean the used ones out....
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I do my research Dom. My goal is to build functional bird habitat. I'm on a mission. ;D
Rg
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Sold the table saw/ jointer to a guy in Arizona. He paid me additional to hold it for him while the money order clears. He's arranging shipping. Must be a collector or something. Doubled my $$ on that one.
I may just find a couple more to refurbish.
Rg
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Well done. ;D
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Bobs Restorations... i see a new TV show.... ;D
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Just what I need.....another project. I decided last week that I was going to sell off my Rod lathe and building stuff. I've got enough rods for yet another lifetime and I really don't want to make a business out of that hobby. Really, I need the room in the basement for the winter time birdhouse shop. I can hand wrap anything I need to fix.
Today my son and I are adding a horseshoe court to the back yard. We messed around yesterday playing some without any pits. Had a ton of fun....and a few frosty cold ones. I've got a perfect spot for it. Tall maples to the south shade the area very nicely. It's relatively flat and out of the way. All we have to do is figure out the mid court beer stations. Can't be walking off to a table all the time ;D
I beat him 3 out of 3. Fun stuff!
Rg
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Hay rg you could alway make your self a hand rod wrapper out of wood?? there are designs all over the web that and a couple up right vees to supper the rod tips while drying and wrapping... also make a support for a rod drier... there easy and compact plus easy to store then you got the room for the wood shop. And have rod building stuff to.. just a suggestion..
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Yup, I can do that.
Rg
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My bride wanted a new faucet for the sink and power tools for her jewelry hobby for her birthday yesterday... ;D
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Very practical......Hope you bought her some flowers too.
Rg
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Ha. I'm so sick of flowers I can't wait for the first frost..
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What Was I thinking!
I've got about 200 bulbs to plant in the coming weeks. I'm afraid to plant them yet with all this summer weather. They might start off too early. I'm going to wait till late fall I think.
Last trip to the doctor today. Says I'm as good as I can get. I guess that's ok. Anyway, no more doctors ;D Played some golf with my good friend Packerbacker to celebrate.
Rg
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Glad your as good as you can get... ;D
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As good as you can get is good, I think. :thumbup_smilie:
youtube.com/watch?v=ldQrapQ4d0Y (http://youtube.com/watch?v=ldQrapQ4d0Y)
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That was a good one.
Rg
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So, here's a good one.
I posted my little table saw jointer on Craigslist for sale. Got an instant response from some guy who said he was in Tuscon. He offered to pay me $50 more than I asked if I would deposit the check he was to send me ( for more than the purchase price) and then pay the movers when they arrived. I agreed. He's been in daily contact to see if the check had arrived. It got here today.
The price of the saw combo was $300. He was going to pay me $350. The check was for $1680.30 and delivered by FedEx from an address in Florida. Hmmmmmmm.
He sent me 3 text messages today to find out if I had negotiated the check. I knew something was hinky with this guy. But, I had to go to the bank anyway so I thought I'd see if the check was any good. Not to my surprise, it was a phony.
No loss to me anyway. The saw is still in my garage, back on Craigslist and I've given the stuff to the police. It's not likely they'll ever find the miscreant, but, maybe they'll try.
Rg
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My banker wife is sitting here saying, "Fraud fraud fraud fraud fraud fraud.............!" Good for you that you didn't fall for it! :nono:
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She's absolutely correct.
Most of the time I listen to that little voice in my head. I was a small businessman for a lot of years. Many have tried to dupe me. If we ever have the opportunity to sit around the table and gab, I have some stories.
Rg
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Well, an honest guy just picked up the saw. Cash in hand. I made out alright on that one. Think I'll keep an eye out for a winter project ;D
Rg
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So, I've been researching dust collectors and cyclones for the move to the basement this winter. I ran across a design for a baffle type cyclone and decided to cobble one up for a test.
I used a 20 gallon metal trash can, a couple PVC fittings, a few pieces of threaded rod, some 1/4" plywoodand construction adhesive.
This is the shop vac filter afte a few work sessions. Clogged solid with fine wood dust.
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There's about 2 gallons worth of sawdust in the shop vac.
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Here you can see the baffle and in/out pipes along with the baffle mounted to the trash can lid
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This is the baffle shape cut fairly precisely. The larger radius fits against the trash can body when installed, leaving the opening around 240 degrees of the baffle for dust to settle into the trash can as the air is exhausted.
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Top of the lid
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So, I dumped the contents of the shop vac on the floor and cleaned the filter by tapping it on the floor and into the other pile of sawdust. I installed the cyclone inline with the shop vac intake and vacuumed up the entire lot.
Virtually every bit of dust both fine and coarse ended up in the trash can.
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There's was nothing at all in the filter or shop vac canister.
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I've built several conventional cyclones and never have had one perform like this one. There's all of $30 in this build.
I love cheap stuff that works really well ;D
Rg
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You better slow down, your going to run out of projects.. ;D
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Very nice rg might have to copy it one day...
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You better slow down, your going to run out of projects.. ;D
Not likely Dom.
I've always got something rattling around in my brain to work on. For example, my Bride loves to do those 1000 and 1500 piece puzzles. My Daughter finds them for her at garage sales. She should have a dedicated "puzzle table" to work on them comfortably. I mean, heck, if I can have a shop and fly tying bench and such, she can have a puzzle board. I've got some ideas ;D
I need to crank out some bird feeders and the farm market down e road from my house wants some custom bird houses. The flytying and fishing stuff is moving back up to the spare bedroom to make room for the wood working stuff in the basement this winter............etc...........etc..........etc.
And.........I'll be buying a wood lathe before the end of the year for some turning projects I have in mind. I've been looking at lathes for quite some time. Had one years ago. It was an old Craftsman with limited accessories. The next one will be one that will do some tricks ;D
Having fun things to do keeps the mind and body moving. I figure that when I'm laying there drawing my last few breaths, I'll probably be telling someone nearby how to build a better bed ;D
Rg
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The dust collection/ vacuum system I created for my surface grinders and ID/OD grinder is very similar except I used a 55 gallon drum with removable lid and a re-purposed squirrel cage fan and motor from an old hot air furnace. I saw no need for a filter. ;D
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So,you did a baffle like I did? Or something else? Fan on the outlet side of the separator?
I'm always looking for new ideas.
Rg
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Yes. I put a baffle under the lid, but not as fancy as yours. I closed off both sides of the squirrel cage with sheet metal. On the side without the drive pulley, I attached a 4" duct for an inlet. That "elbows" down and through the lid similar to your vacuum cleaner port, with the squirrel cage assembly mounted on top of the barrel lid. I ran 2" PVC from the opposite side of the lid through the wall into the shop and to each of the grinders. I have a gate valve and 2" vacuum cleaner hose "drop" to each machine. With only one gate open it will pick up a penny, but even with all 3 open it clears the grinding dust out of the air. Not bad for a half farmer, hillbilly, fart smeller... ::) It's served its purpose for better than 15 years without a problem. ;D
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I like it. I'm not an engineer so I really don't understand the principals involved that make the Thein baffle work so well, but, I'm making a 5 gallon model for dedicated use with my table saw and another for the wall mounted vacuum I have in the basement.
Wish I could get my hands on a couple 7 gallon buckets.
Rg
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Any pictures of the squirrels in the maze yet?
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Nope....he's dumber than I thought :-\
Had a blue jay go in and steal a couple peanuts though. I think they'll discover it when the weather turns a bit colder.
Rg
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I'm pretty sure I'll be adding this little beauty to my wood shop.
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46-111 Rockwell Delta....60's vintage. I'm taking a look on Saturday. I've missed my lathe. Love turning stuff.
Rg
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Hay rg since your looking at the lathe and the rod shops there you ought to turn some handles for building rods like out of birds eye maple burl and the likes.. I had a few I made before I became senitized to wood dust.. made them out of burls and lace woods walnuts birds eye Maple etc.. etc.. just a suggestion while you got it to even do some reel seats.. cause if you don't you wish you did sooner or later could even make ice rod handles.. for Christmas gifts any how that lave looks like it will do for you hope you get it..
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Some one needs some midol..
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The fun part about lathe is they evolve. There's always a fixture or jig to design and build for a particular process. Just the sharpening jigs will take a fair amount of time to fabricate. Chip collection and dust control are other factors. I'll be collecting another set of Sorby Chisels and making more of my own.
Lots of fun stuff to keep an old fart's brain involved in life. Rod handles? Maybe. I made more duck and crow calls in the past.
My last lathe was an old Craftsman that I retrieved from a friend's barn. I restored it and used it for years to learn on. It's biggest limitation was the #1 MT head and tail stock. This one has a #2MT and will accommodate some quality accessories. Anyway, if it doesn't come to pass that I end up with this one, I've got my eye on another new lathe.
Heck, I've only been looking for a year.
Rg
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Well....the lathe is mine now. My son and I picked it up this morning. Runs like new.
Turns out the fellow selling it iis a collector and restorer of old machinery. His basement was chock full of beautifully refurbished machines. Drill presses were his first interest, but there was a pristine Walker Turner gap bead, 48 x 16 wood lathe in the collection. Several old delta jointers and even an "Alien" Craftsman planer. Very rare.
In any event, I have a lathe I'm very happy with. I'll take some time and make it my own. I'll rebuild the stand and base. Probably add a sand bed for mass. New tool set, spur and live centers, a chuck, dust collection, sharpening jigs......OH BOY!
Had my son turning for the first time. He loved it.
Rg
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Good for you. Looks like a nice piece. ;D
I know I don't need to tell you no long sleeves or sweaters..... ;)
Enjoy!
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Good for you. Looks like a nice piece. ;D
I know I don't need to tell you no long sleeves or sweaters..... ;)
Enjoy!
He's old school.
He wears a tie.
Nice snag Bob.
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Well that's what I was going towards. All the better! ;D
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Nice acquisition Bob! :clapping:
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I think have a tie somewhere.
Yeah, I've been around enough machinery in my life to know how to keep my parts from being altered. I can still count to ten on my fingers.
I was watching a YouTube video the other day and when I broke out laughing, my Bride thought I was going cookoo.
It was a guy giving a turning seminar and I happened to notice he was missing half of his right index finger. Nope.......this guy ain't teaching me anything!
Anyway, I got to making it my own today. Didn't like the bed or motor location. So......I worked up a base for a new bed.
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My neighbor gifted me with all of his old kitchen cabinet doors. They're maple core with maple veneer and hardwood bands. 1950's vintage and really flat. Had enough to make a 1 1/2" thick bed with some left over. I'll top it with some hardwood faced underlayment and band the edges. Haven't worked out the motor mount as yet but, the belt will be feet shorter and the mount will reduce vibration to a minimum. I'll add a proper switch to it as well as provide for chip and dust collection.
Love a new shop toy ;D
Rg
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Well the lathe is coming along nicely
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Plenty of room at the right end for accessory storage.
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Moved the motor up top to shorten the belt and reduce the vibration. Should work well till I get my hands on a treadmill motor and controls for a variable speed drive. I have a glue up for the clamps that I'll mount tomorrow. Should make a fair tensioning system.
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I figured out a way to make the motor reversible using a 4 way, 20amp light switch. Nice to have reverse for sanding and finishing. Should be turning tool handles tomorrow if I get my sharpening jigs made.
Rg
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Nice job so far Bob.
Instead of the hinges and destaco toggle clamps for the motor, how about a nice turnbuckle setup so you can dial in proper belt tension.
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Yeah, thought about that Mac. Too much screwing around to change speeds quickly in the middle of a turning. This way I can pop the clamps and switch pulleys and get back at it.
Won't be long till I put a variable speed on it anyway. It's definitely the way to go.
Rg
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Looking good. If the shelf under the motor was gone at the hinges, the weight of the motor alone would tighten the belt and allow for super quick changes. Also, be careful about running it in reverse. I only see one left hand nut on the end of the spindle, and that could loosen in reverse. Double - nutted would be better, but a left hand 7/8"-9 (just a guess) lock nut might be hard to find unless you know a good machinist somewhere. ;D
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LH 1" 8 tpi to be exact.
The way it's set up, the weight of the motor will do most of the work anyway. As you see it, it's not finish mounted. I'll post the final tomorrow assuming I'll get it done. The clamps will help alleviate any belt jump......I think ;D
Not too worried about excessive torque on the pulley nut with only 1/3 hp driving it. The pulley is double set screw on a key way. Should be fine for small diameter turning.
Rg
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Oh, how foolish of me. Of course it's a 1"- 8. Ha Ha. :D
I couldn't see the set screws. ;D
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Yeah, thought about that Mac. Too much screwing around to change speeds quickly in the middle of a turning. This way I can pop the clamps and switch pulleys and get back at it.
Won't be long till I put a variable speed on it anyway. It's definitely the way to go.
Rg
https://www.mcmaster.com/#motor-bases/=14z039u (https://www.mcmaster.com/#motor-bases/=14z039u)
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjustable-Other-Electric-Motors-Steel-Motor-Mounting-Base-For-NEMA-Frames-56-/222236935393?hash=item33be5a84e1:g:ViQAAOSwFV9XyHkS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjustable-Other-Electric-Motors-Steel-Motor-Mounting-Base-For-NEMA-Frames-56-/222236935393?hash=item33be5a84e1:g:ViQAAOSwFV9XyHkS)
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Looked at those too Mac. Along with some others including single lead screw adjustment bases. Thought about using one of them with a hand crank. Got more complicated than it needed to be. Even thought about builidng an X/Y axis base so I could use any combination of pulleys. Then I did the ratio and shaft speed calculations and found little to no advantage.
Something like this would be fun.
http://catalog.lovejoy-inc.com/image?categid=1102&prodid=1829&imgname=a1124.jpg
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Of course it costs way more than the lathe :-\
No, my YouTube studies have shown me he light. A variable speed, 1-2 hp D.C. Treadmill motor is the ultimate answer. Dirt simple for me to wire using the treadmill control board. And...........CHEAP! You know I like cheap stuff that works ;D
If I'm smart about it, I could even use the magnetic pickup and sensor from the treadmill to devise a digital speeed indicator. Not that it's necessary.....just brain fodder. I'm also thinking seriously about using one on my drill press :w00t: . But, that's another project.
For now, I'll get her working. I want to turn new handles for the tools. Need to make some chips !
Thanks for the interest guys.
Rg
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Looks great Bob. I sure wish I had your gumption....
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No, my YouTube studies have shown me he light. A variable speed, 1-2 hp D.C. Treadmill motor is the ultimate answer. Dirt simple for me to wire using the treadmill control board. And...........CHEAP! You know I like cheap stuff that works ;D
If I'm smart about it, I could even use the magnetic pickup and sensor from the treadmill to devise a digital speeed indicator. Not that it's necessary.....just brain fodder. I'm also thinking seriously about using one on my drill press :w00t: . But, that's another project.
Rg
ahem..............I just might know of a guy with an old treadmill.
Motor works but the belt just didn't stand up to the weight of the guy using it.
:whistling:
Let me know if you are interested.
I'm sensing another road trip.
8)
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Got her working today.
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Motor mount worked great.
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Turned a rock maple long and strong handle for the gouge.
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Fun stuff. It's coming back to me.
What brand/ model treadmill Mac?
Rg
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Forgot to mention...I added a reversing switch and a safety stop button.
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I also found that by adjusting the tension of the two destaco clamps on the motor mount, I can fine tune the pulley alignment. I slotted the base so there's plenty of adjustment.
Rg
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I like it. ;D
The first wood lathe I used was a simple little thing on an angle iron frame table that my grandfather built for me. It had a light switch for on and off, an emergency stop switch, and he also installed a foot switch so it wouldn't run unless your foot was on the peddle. I spent a lot of time at that machine. ;D
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What brand/ model treadmill Mac?
Rg
I dunno.
Want me to check?
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I dunno.
Want me to check?
If it's not too much trouble. I'd just like to verify that the motor and controls are suitable before we get too crazy.
I've seen a lot of home made wood lathes. Some are pretty darned good.
Next up for this one is a sharpening system. I'm leaning towards a belt sanding system using my belt disc sander and some sharpening stones for finishing. I'm steering away from grinders because I don't really want a hollow ground edge on the tools. Especially gouges, skews and scrapers. Only problem with my belt disc sander is it's a 4x36" belt. I can't seem to find any belts finer than 320 grit. But, I think I can work with it until I run across a decent low rpm wet grinder for finishing or a 2" belt sander.
Sorby has a really nice belt sharpening system for around $600 ::)
It's a great toy for sure.
Rg
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http://www.randomproductsinc.com/pages/productcatalog/catalog2010.pdf#d36 (http://www.randomproductsinc.com/pages/productcatalog/catalog2010.pdf#d36)
They have belts to 600 grit, and I know they do free samples for testing. ;D
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If it's not too much trouble. I'd just like to verify that the motor and controls are suitable before we get too crazy.
Rg
lol
ok.
I'll send Donna downstairs and get it for you.
:rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
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Thanks Donna!
Found a source on eBay for belts to 1000 grit. A company in Michigan. They've got a sample pack with 600, 800 & 1000 grit.
Now we're talking ;D
Rg
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Thanks Donna!
Found a source on eBay for belts to 1000 grit. A company in Michigan. They've got a sample pack with 600, 800 & 1000 grit.
Now we're talking ;D
Rg
She says that it is a ProForm 920
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Did some digging on line -
The Proform 920 model treadmill was built in the mid-1990’s by Proform Fitness Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Weider Health and Fitness, Inc. This treadmill has since been discontinued to make room for newer models. Used models can be purchased Online secondhand for up to $150.
Features
The Proform 920 provides basic treadmill features including handrails, electronic display console, incline adjustment lever, safety key/clip and speed control knob. In addition, the Proform 920 can be folded for compact storage.
Speed and Incline Specifications
The Proform 920 treadmill has a 1.5 horsepower DC motor. The speed is adjusted by turning the speed control knob to speeds up to 8 mph. The incline can be adjusted via the incline adjustment lever located on the console. The user must stand on the foot rails toward the end of the treadmill to increase the incline and toward the front of the treadmill to decrease the incline. Per the user’s manual, to prolong the life of the walking belt, the 920 treadmill walking deck must be lubricated with a silicone lubricant every 10 hours of use.
The spraying of the underside of the belt with silicone was a royal PITA.
This is what is worn out - the belt.
The last time I plugged it in, the motor worked fine.
I can drag it out tonight and test it again for you.
I'll test the variable speed dial on it too.
Here's the link to where I found the above -
http://www.livestrong.com/article/280038-pro-form-920-treadmill-specs/ (http://www.livestrong.com/article/280038-pro-form-920-treadmill-specs/)
I have been meaning to drag it up from the basement and out to the curb for a few years.
It's large and it's not really light.
When I took it down there I was 20+ years younger.
And going down is easier than going up.
;D
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Perfect! Leave it there. My son and I will drag it out for you ;D
Rg
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Perfect! Leave it there. My son and I will drag it out for you ;D
Rg
Not tomorrow, unless it's mid to late afternoon.
I have errands to run.
Out to the lake, oil change in the car, Donna to lunch, etc.
PM me or call my cell Bob
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And no fair looking at my messy basement.
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I can wait till after thanksgiving if it's ok with you. I have another vacation the first week of december.
Rg
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No problem Bob.
Also, if I'm headed out your way I'll toss it into the vehicle and drop it off.
Lunch would then be on YOU. 8)
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Thanks,
I'll take you to my friend's restaurant for a perch sandwich.
Rg
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Thanks,
I'll take you to my friend's restaurant for a perch sandwich.
Rg
I'm more of a lobster and king crab guy, but ok.
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You've just never had this perch sandwich. I invented it years ago. I don't think he's hit the million sold mark....but it's real fish and people like them.
Rg
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You've just never had this perch sandwich. I invented it years ago. I don't think he's hit the million sold mark....but it's real fish and people like them.
Rg
ok
;)
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..... This is cool 'ol boys! ..... ;D
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Well, it's 26 in the little wood shop this morning. I'm starting the move to the basement today :-\
Been pondering dust and chip collection. I'm leaning towards putting the shop vac and baffle cyclone outside and piping to it to keep the noise down. I'll probably replace the shop vac with a high pressure blower at some point, but for now it'll work. I already have 3 shop vacs. One is wall hung in the basement already but it sounds much like an F-16 doing full throttle ground engine tests. That needs a baffle cyclone and an enclosure. Then I have a compact 5 hp vac that I'll probably dedicate to the table saw. The rolling stand I built for the router table and belt disc sander was also made to hold the table saw, shop vac and a small cyclone when I remove it from the job site base I use in the garage. I'm also thinking about a temporary partition between my side of the basement and my Bride's laundry area to control stray dust.
So.....I'll be shuffling stuff for a week or more to get settled in for the winter.
Always stuff tod ;D
Rg
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Well, there's a bunch of stuff coming this week. A set of roughing gouges and a set of general purpose turning tools, a Super Nova 2 chuck with insert and a dead end center with changeable center points. Got my sanding belts yesterday...320, 400, 600, 1000.
I've got a pretty fair idea how I'm going to build a sharpening station. Hope to finish the floor in the basement area before the weekend. The weather just has to turn soon, I would expect.
Rg
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The new fly tying setup. My guests will have to share the room with my stuff ;D
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Some storage and a place to hang my hat.
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I missed the natural light for tying and was never really comfortable with the bench in the basement. This setup will be nice. Now ........ on with the woodshop setup.
It never ends :-\.
Rg
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It looks good, RG. As a plus, the spare bed is right there if you need a nap in your spare time. ;D
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Right!
It's darned comfy too ;D. 10" memory foam mattress.
Got my turning tools today. Haven't unpacked them yet. Have some outside stuff to do while this weather is good. Looks to be going downhill next week.
Rg
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Got the new toys out to play.
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Stuck a hard maple billet in the lathe and put the steel to the wood. Man.........do they cut nice. Only played with the roughing gouges....smooth as silk.
Down the path I go ;D
Rg
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They're pretty! ;D
I'm just curious. Do you know what the steel is? ;D
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M2 HSS. They should hold up and respond to belt sharpening very well. A reasonably priced set of tools for the quality. The 2" roughing gouge is a moose! Makes quick work of square stock for sure. I'll probably replace all the handles just because I can. I'm sure the collection will grow over the years. I'll be keeping my eye out for a few skew chisels to add. It's as versatile a wood lathe tool as one can own. There are several different grind shapes for skews that fit specific operations. 4 or 5 skews wouldn't be too many. Maybe I could commission a machine shop to grind some flat tool stock to accept a handle and do the finishing shaping work myself.
I'll be fabricating the jigs for the belt sander soon. The only problem I need to work out is dust collection for sharpening. I use the disc sander quite a bit and it naturally creates fine wood dust. No worries about collecting that dust. However, mixing sparks from sharpening with fine wood dust in a collector could present a bad problem. I may need to build a small Thein separator just for the sharpening operation, split the piping to the blower on the sander and install a couple blast gates to switch from the main cyclone to the little one for the sharpener. Sounds complicated, but it shouldn't be too bad really.
I think I solved the noise problem that the shop vac creates in the basement. It's going outside. Turns out it fits in a 42 gallon plastic trash can perfectly. I can place it outside and pipe into it and use the remote to turn it on and off. Perfect!
Rg
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I would highly recommend wet grinding when sharpening. I wouldn't touch those knives with a dry belt for anything. Heat is your enemy. If you change the color of the steel, it's no good, and it's going to be right where you don't want it, right on the cutting edge, the thinnest part of the knife. Come up with a "wet belt" idea. You'll be happy you did. ;D
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.......... Maybe I could commission a machine shop to grind some flat tool stock to accept a handle and do the finishing shaping work myself.
I missed that statement, but I bet you probably could. Maybe even one that barters.... :whistling:
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Well, I've watched a ton of videos and instructionals on sharpening lathe tools. That coupled with my own experience, which is significant, leads me to understand a few things. Heat is the destroyer for sure.
Most wood lathe operators use a dry aluminum oxide wheel or a belt sanding rig with not much more than a 120 grit belt. I don't like grinding wheels, wet or dry because I don't want a hollow ground edge on all my tools. It weakens the leading edge and for most it's a detriment. Scrapers and gouges especially need a square edge with a bit of a burr to function properly.
Robert Sorby Company sells a slick belt sanding rig for around $600 that is their choice for sharpening. Dry belts to 320 I think. Mine will go to 1000 dry. From there I can take it to the wet stones if I like. Wet belt would be very nice for sure. Not sure how I'd do that without spending a ton of money.
I'm pretty sure I can keep things under control with a dry belt.
Rg
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I mean absolutely no disrespect to your research, skill, or experience, quite the opposite. I only want to see you achieve the best results. ;D
I'm not talking about flood coolant. I'm suggesting a simple water bottle with a petcock to control the drip, drip, drip.... suspended over a horizontal belt. That little drip of water will make a world of difference.
You are well beyond the common wood lathe operator, but because you left this bone out there, I have to jest, "Most wood lathe operators should leave the sharpening to the tool and die makers." :D
;D
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That's not a bad idea at all. I'll give it a think ;D
Spent the morning putting the tractor, lawn mower and boat in hibernation. The weather has already taken a dramatic change here. Went from calm and 67 to 20+ wind and dropping temps. Already down to 50.
Guess the honeymoon is over :-\
Rg
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just finished snowing here.
It was sticking too.
Sux.
:'(
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Looks like West Seneca is gonna take a big hit :rotflol: :rotflol:
Still raining here. Down to 37 from 67 at 11:30. Like they say....if you don't like the weather....wait a few hours.
Linguini and clam sauce for dinner.......mmmmmmmmm! Comfort food.
Rg
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Looks like West Seneca is gonna take a big hit :rotflol: :rotflol:
Still raining here. Down to 37 from 67 at 11:30. Like they say....if you don't like the weather....wait a few hours.
Linguini and clam sauce for dinner.......mmmmmmmmm! Comfort food.
Rg
I made some Jambalaya.
With shrimp and some Andouille sausage.
Some really good French bread with it too.
Good day for comfort food.
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There's a guy who brings jambalaya to our game dinner every year. He uses his home made venison sausage. Really good.
It's Minestrone Fra Diavolo for us today. My Bride loves spicy soups.....so do I. Gonna make up some suet cakes for our birdie friend's too. They'll be needing some extra energy.
No snow here as yet. Looks like it could crank up around mid day and go all night. I'm gonna start bringing in some of the stuff that could freeze like glues and paint. Other than that, I think I'll make some more progress on the basement floor and get the lathe moved inside today. Always something to do no matter what the weather may be.
Makes me smile knowing that tomorrow I'll be wandering around a nice warm store for a few hours instead of freezing my nunnies outside in the snow on a bucket truck fixing lights. Yes..........life is good! ;D ;D ;D
Rg
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'Tis a fine day for soup. I believe I'll put together an old fashioned beef and vegetable soup and let it summer on the wood stove all day.
It was pouring rain at 5 AM. I made the executive decision to NOT go sit in the deer woods. We have an inch and a half of snow now. Going to snow all day and into tomorrow morning. I'd bet we lose power before its done. Good day for soup on the stove! ;D
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Yup! Hung out with my son....played some gin ( the old man won again) ...a couple beers.....peanuts......home made pickles.....home made bean soup........life is definitely good ;D
Snowing like it means it most of the afternoon. I might even have to get the shovel out tomorrow.
Rg
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A question for you FM.
What tool steel would you choose for a wood turning skew. I was looking at precision ground bars, 1/4" thick x 1 1/4" wide.
If I search M2 tool steel I get specs listing several grades such as A2, 01, 4140 etc. this is all foreign to me. Could you help with any explanation?
Thanks,
Rg
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RG, the letter designation after a tool steel generally refers to its quenching medium. O1 quenches in oil, A2 in air, W1 in water. They each have their own characteristics once hardened, along with hardness that can be achieved.
M2 is a high molybdenum content allows this material to maintain sharp cutting edges even at elevated temperatures. It's used to fabricate high-speed cutting tools. It is expensive, and requires high heat (2250 F) and an atmosphere controlled furnace to harden and temper.
If it were me, and I wanted to make my own lathe tools for wood, I would probably try an oil hardening (O1) steel. It's readily available. It can achieve a Rockwell hardness of Rc 63-65 (the same as M2) without being brittle. It hardens from a much lower temperature (1450 F), and blacksmiths have hardened it for years with an open flame and an bucket of used motor oil. And, it's much less expensive to purchase. M2 - 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 18"Lg. - $167.83+ shipping compared to O1 - 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 18" - $27.53+ shipping.
I hope this helps. ;D
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That's great information. Thank you much. So I guess I did ok buying tools of M2 tool steel anyway. I'll give the 01 a look see.
Thanks again.
Rg
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My son and I whipped up some suet feeders for the cakes I made. Fun stuff in the shop.
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Also got a jig made up to sharpen gouges on the belt sander. Sweet!
Rg
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Those look nice, RG. I'm full of questions..... Does the suet cake load from the top? Will the standard "store bought" suet cake fit?
How about a picture of your sharpening jig? Thanks.
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You're too funny FM ;D
The suet packs into the holes I drilled in the feeder. I made my own mix and poured them into a mini muffin pan with paper muffin cups. They fit the 1 5/8" hole pretty well. You could melt down store bought suet cakes and pour them the same way, or just make rolls and cut off some slabs. I stuck mine in the fridge and then in bag in the freezer.
The recipe for suet cakes is really easy. All you really need is lard, corn meal, flour, and seed if you want. I used a recipe that called for peanut butter, but the birds don't care one way or the other whether it's in there or not.
I'll put some pics of the sharpening jig up when it's completed. Still want to do some fine tuning. Preliminary results were great.
Rg
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Enquiring minds want to know..... ;)
Okay. I can see it now. Good idea and very nice. ;D
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Pretty simple really. Picked up a Doug Fir 4x4 and cut it up. We did 6 for Christmas presents. I thought about turning a couple, but that stuff is so tough and granular, I doubt it would be much fun on the lathe.
Wish I had a reasonable source for Western Red Cedar. I'd glue up some blocks and have some fun. My Bride and I love to feed the birds.
Rg
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I agree on the doug fir. We built some stuff for a chicken farm out of it. It was miserable trying to even drive a nail into it. I used it for joists in an addition on my house as the span was pushing SPF. Not a bounce in the floor.
I thought of you the other day. There is a big old J.D. Wallace cast iron band saw on a local online auction. Only at $24.00 right now. Looks like something you could restore and resell. It has to be around 6 foot tall.
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I've been sort of keeping my eye open for another restoration.........sort of. I've got a ton of work to do to get the wood shop in the basement for the winter, so I'm not looking too hard.
Rg
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Pretty simple really. Picked up a Doug Fir 4x4 and cut it up. We did 6 for Christmas presents. I thought about turning a couple, but that stuff is so tough and granular, I doubt it would be much fun on the lathe.
Wish I had a reasonable source for Western Red Cedar. I'd glue up some blocks and have some fun. My Bride and I love to feed the birds.
Rg
Bob, try your local fence companies.... I picked up 4"x4"x8' from a local company near me. Box stores here used to carry them too. Not sure if they still do though.
Nice projects you have been working on! 😎
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Thanks for the tip Larry. I haven't tried the fence companies yet. The only Western Red in our store is a mail box post. Runs about $45 for the equivalent of 8'. I found some dimensional at 84 lumber, but I didn't look for 4x4. Might make a stop there next week. I can order it from a few different sources, but I don't need thousands of board feet.
Glued up some pieces for the finished sharpening jig yesterday. Gotta put my mind to work for he final assembly today. I'll be picking up a treadmill from my buddy Attack as well. Also talked to my friend at the gun shop where I worked. He's going to barter some machine work to make the pulleys for the conversion and an outboard face plate/hand wheel for the lathe. He's a good machinist and one hell of a gunsmith.
I ordered up a precision ground 6" x 1/2" 6061 aluminum plate and an adaptor with 1"-8 left hand thread for the face plate. I'll turn a wood wheel to attach for the hand wheel. And have outboard turning capacity besides. Should be interesting.
Turned up another handle for the tools that came with the lathe. (Just so I don't lose sight of a lathe's purpose). Played with burning in the lines using a piece of copper wire. First turning with the new chuck. It's a thing of beauty!
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I have the feeling my vacation is gonna fly by and I'll need to go back to work for some rest :-\
Rg
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Nice handle. :)
You certainly have a few irons in the fire! ;D
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Yeah...an idle mind is the devil's workshop....I think. Still tinkering with the sharpening jigs. Just not quite right yet.
But, right now....I'm relaxing in the recliner with a bit of bourbon before dinner. Meatloaf, mashed taters, beans from my garden (frozen) and home made biscuits. My Bride requested comfort food for dinner. I'm happy to oblige.
Rg
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Nice. And I don't mean that table leg.
I mean whats for dinner.. ;D
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It was tasty ;D
Rg
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Been busy in the little wood shop this week. Got fed up with the crappy table on the drill press.
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Came up with a simple sacrificial insert.
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Still working on a solid dust collection port, but this works.
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Also came up with a simple sharpening jig for gouges, skews and parting tools.
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Easy, simple, and adjustable with repeatable results and sharp turning tools. I haven't gotten past the 400 grit belt as yet. I can only imagine how nice they'll be when they get 600, 800, 1000 for finish.
I'll be Finishing the floor in the basement tomorrow and then I can start the move. Getting too darned cold for my old hands in the garage.
Rg
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Cold hands are no fun! >:(
Looks like some nice tooling. I really like the table. That fence is slick for setting up small production runs. What if you mounted the vacuum nozzle thru the back of the fence on center? ;D
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It's substantial. Not those chintzy, overpriced aluminum t-track things they sell at the wood working places.
It worked like a charm the way I used it today. Drilled a bunch of holes for my lathe tool rack. Not a teaspoon of chips around the table. I'm thinking of an adjustable PVC attachment of some sort. It'll come around ;D
I've got some table clamps gluing up. Hopefully I can get them finished out in the morning. It's looking like a very cold weekend so I need to get stuff inside pretty quickly. It'll take a couple weeks to get settled again.
Rg
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Whipped up some hold downs for the drill press table today. I like the way they came out and the way they look. Pleasing to the eye ;D
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1309_zpsfwn0d87l.jpg&hash=a07cf314959d9afb5ae5bbe52873f461) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1309_zpsfwn0d87l.jpg.html)
Finished the main portion of the basement floor this afternoon. I'll fill in the edges tomorrow. Then I can start moving stuff around. I've been kicking around the idea of putting the big shop vac outside in a container of some sort and piping into the basement with PVC. I have a window adjacent to the area where most of the machinery can sit. I hate to lose the light so I may make a replacement window with plexiglas so I can pop a hole in it for pipe and power.
If nothing else, I have stuff to keep me busy ;D
Rg
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Those clamps are beautiful, in an industrial sort of way! Nice work. ;D
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Sexy, aren't they ;D
Rg
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More curves than Mae West! ;D
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Gotta be our age to understand that reference.
Rg
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How about Nicki Minaj, for the younger folk? ;)
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Ahh...they don't build anything. They just order foreign junk on the internet.
Rg
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:rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
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Well....I pretty much gutted the little wood shop today, moving it to the basement lair. Guess I'm just too bloody old to work in the cold.
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Lot s of reorganizing to do :-\....but it looks like it will be workable.
And, to top the day off, my son.....bless his heart.....scored this dust collector for free from the golf course he works at. They used it on the old blade sharpening station they've replaced. It'll be a fine addition to the garage shop next year.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1312_zpsj2zqled1.jpg&hash=fabbc4e90d7ff5335adf89224ed852b0) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1312_zpsj2zqled1.jpg.html)
Rg
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That might just do outside the basement window.... ;D
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I'll stick with the big shop vac for the basement operation. Easier to run 2" and actually more suction.
Got some organizing done today.
The lathe has a home.
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Drill press and sander are comfortable. Figured out clamp storage too.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1313_zpsqtdgjji5.jpg&hash=841854bd9719148b6e309b8575ccfd4f) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1313_zpsqtdgjji5.jpg.html)
Tomorrow I'll get to the table saw and and its accessories. Still thinking about that. Then it's a major overhaul of the tool chest. Just a few more sessions and I'll be operational. Hoping to turn out some Christmas presents.
Rg
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Been busy in the wood shop.
Got the table saw set up nice.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1321_zpswezj97zk.jpg&hash=c1bb3885f5e5fc78edae49f436226113) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1321_zpswezj97zk.jpg.html)
Put together a smaller fabricating/off feed table.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1322_zpshgpm9fs8.jpg&hash=0499abb8250f98c994a43c419457e831) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1322_zpshgpm9fs8.jpg.html)
Made a mount for my sander
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1323_zps3tmwfe8p.jpg&hash=f0d9895f7149a7349300494e16728bb6) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1323_zps3tmwfe8p.jpg.html)
Table revolves to save space.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1324_zpsh55ofjdf.jpg&hash=f4745ed4612b038f2de196cf991aca9d) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1324_zpsh55ofjdf.jpg.html)
Cleaned out the tool chest and got the table saw accessories, drills and chargers organized.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1318_zpsmwhls8oy.jpg&hash=2022a93d23d4deffbc470016a112906c) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1318_zpsmwhls8oy.jpg.html)
Got the old drawing board up
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1319_zpskxv7bjs3.jpg&hash=9cad13110e8600aec5adbc55d393ec85) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1319_zpskxv7bjs3.jpg.html)
Still a few more items on the set up list. I'll be working on the dust collection next. I needed to get the machines in place first. Feeling comfortable in the new shop. Building it gets one used to the setup.
Rg
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CAD station?
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Looks like it's all coming together; nice, cozy, and warm. ;D
Here's a thought for your dust collection. Just tap into Mother's central vac that's hanging there. I'm sure she won't mind. ::)
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CAD.....Computer Assisted Dumbass ;D
That's the basement vac on the wall. A guy gave it to me for fixing an outlet in his garage. It's ok....sounds like a 747 winding up though. I decided to keep the shop vac indoors. It's in position and I'm working on piping, blast gates etc. I turned a pvc fitting on the lathe to make an adaptor for the vac. Worked pretty slick. The vac will probably get a sound dampening box before I'm through. Although, it's not all that bad.
The table saw is the biggest noise offender right now. Dang that thing is loud. I'm mulling that problem over :-\
Rg
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The table saw is the biggest noise offender right now. Dang that thing is loud. I'm mulling that problem over :-\
Rg
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(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1189.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz439%2Ffishnmachine1%2F4405233_f520.jpg.cf_zpsnhatfwxj.jpg&hash=4badb81aed4cbc5eec9caab061274d16) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/4405233_f520.jpg.cf_zpsnhatfwxj.jpg.html)
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I've got both....and tinnitus to boot. No one talked about that stuff when I was a younger man.
Rg
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what?
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:rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
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shhh....
stop
I think he's saying something.
;D
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what?
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what?
exactly
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Roger....Victor....Over......huh?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2OBZf0QdKdE (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2OBZf0QdKdE)
Rg
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Worked up some blast gates today for the dust collection system.
Used some scrap 5 mm plywood and a few 2" carlon emt conduit male adaptors.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FDSC02966_zpsnhrtj7ie.jpg&hash=f5d0a98dd2319d3e1fcd0cc6b06d0a79) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02966_zpsnhrtj7ie.jpg.html)
Had to turn them down on the lathe. Made a tool for the purpose from an old file.
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Did some test holes with a fly cutter and got it to thread just into the plywood so the gates would seal well.
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Made use of my little fabricating/glue up table. Mounted my roll of craft paper to the table. I do a lot of glue ups. Saves on the mess.
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Laid out the gates and adaptors.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FDSC02971_zpse0wdp5sl.jpg&hash=b481ddd9a8783b0720642b567a348131) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02971_zpse0wdp5sl.jpg.html)
Spritz the wood with water and glue them up with gorilla glue.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FDSC02972_zpscbstlgzu.jpg&hash=b45ef09eca8ce1f9897dfb71b27660b8) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02972_zpscbstlgzu.jpg.html)
Clamped up the parts and let them set.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FDSC02973_zpsqigtvjoz.jpg&hash=136b4d4f889733da4cb416e768ea7eeb) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02973_zpsqigtvjoz.jpg.html)
Tomorrow I'll seat the gates and glue on the travel stops. I'll be hanging the pipe and building a sound insulated box for the shop vac and little compressor.
It's getting here ;D
Rg
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I should have visited this post before, Rg, you have a sweet wood shop going! :flex: :clapping: :bowdown:
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I think I need to try a new solvent.
What is the brand of solvent in the back of the picture with the water spray bottle?
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That's not a solvent. It's water in a spray bottle. Gorilla glue is activated by moisture. Dampen the wood a bit and apply a thin coat. Clamp it up for a bit and it makes an extremely strong bond.
Best way I could think of to bond the pvc fittings to the plywood.
Rg
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Gorilla glue is activated by moisture.
Rg
It's awesome for rod repair too.
8)
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YIKES!
Rg
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YIKES!
Rg
You shoulda took before and after pics of my rod Bob.
A tutorial on what not to do, and how to do it the right way.
For me, the right way is to drop it off to a guy that know what he's doing.
:D
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Great looking set up Bob..
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It's getting there Dom. Picked up the material to build a sound reducing cabinet for the shop vac and compressor. I need to cut down on the noise they make. Hoping to have the dust collection system complete in a couple days.
I've also been tinkering with a center drilling device for the drill press table and another style of lathe tool sharpening jig for my bowl gouges.
It's good to keep the old brain pan occupied ;D
Rg
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RG, what was your choice for the pint glass? Does it help measure like it does aiming in golf or darts?????
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That's not a solvent. It's water in a spray bottle. Gorilla glue is activated by moisture. Dampen the wood a bit and apply a thin coat. Clamp it up for a bit and it makes an extremely strong bond.
Best way I could think of to bond the pvc fittings to the plywood.
Rg
Either you did not under stand my Q or you are working your way around it. I understand what H2O is. What I am wondering, what is the solvent in the glass in the back of that picture as I am looking for a new solvent??
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Sorry....Heineken.....as always ;D
The glass is from Goodwill.
Rg
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Nice blast gates. Why buy when you can build? ;D
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Speaking of building, I just received a 36" 1/2"x1/2" ss bar to make a couple carbide tipped turning tools. I'll grind a flat at the tip and alter the shape some. Then I'll drill and tap for a carblde bit.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2F4B7A554A-D01C-4A44-8D89-8D3E7C48068F-1301-00000163F050823A_tmp_zpsvpzoiayk.jpeg&hash=7ff488f5f98449508bc4feeacddcf84c) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/4B7A554A-D01C-4A44-8D89-8D3E7C48068F-1301-00000163F050823A_tmp_zpsvpzoiayk.jpeg.html)
I'll do 2 tools. One for round bits and one for square and 2" radius. The steel cost me $20. The bits vary in cost but average around $10. Complete tools equaling the quality run around $80-$100 each. I may have my gunsmith friend mill the flats and tap them. He'll be more accurate than I can be.
Just one more for the project list.
Rg
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They'll be sweet. ;D
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I've never put one to the blank, but after watching a bunch of videos....I'm impressed. I'm sure there will be a learning curve. Finding the danger point on any wood turning tool is an experience. It's part of what I like about it. There's a lot of feel to the process. Wood has characteristics.....grain....defects....etc. The turner has to read what's happening.
Anyway, I'm almost done with the drill press center jig. I have a couple free days this week so I'll be finishing that up and building the cabinet to silence the shop vac and compressor. At least the list is getting shorter.
Rg
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I've never put one to the blank, but after watching a bunch of videos....I'm impressed. I'm sure there will be a learning curve. Finding the danger point on any wood turning tool is an experience. It's part of what I like about it. There's a lot of feel to the process. Wood has characteristics.....grain....defects....etc. The turner has to read what's happening.
So true, even when working with steels and other mediums. A wise old toolmaker once told me, "It's not the machine or tools that makes the part, it's the person using them." Of course, good tools help! ;D
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Speaking of good tools....I've been wanting to make a center drilling jig for the drill press for quite a while. I found a design on YouTube and adapted it to my new drill press table. Didn't like the idea of having to add a fixture to the table each time I wanted to use it, so I made it an integrated fixture.. I set 2 bronze bushings into the table to accept the jig.
It's a difficult thing to contrive a perfect rectangle and therefore a perfect parallelogram. Given the properties of wood and the tendency of a drill bit to wander with the grain of even a "grainless" wood like rock maple, it's hard to be seriously accurate without a Bridgeport or the like. Anyway, I got pretty danged close as evidenced by my fixture.
Started out with a paper plot of the table and what I wanted to achieve. Found dead center using a center punch in the chuck.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FDSC02974_zpsjp8kesff.jpg&hash=83300d920660e13cafc4df0eb833c6fe) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02974_zpsjp8kesff.jpg.html)
Transferred the pattern to the cross arms.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FDSC02975_zpshce040sc.jpg&hash=eaa9f86b5bf5a21a0eadf0554f3b99d4) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02975_zpshce040sc.jpg.html)
A little wood working magic and ......... voila'......a nearly perfect jig.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FDSC02976_zpslhkdwwtt.jpg&hash=5ec129a88894be7b470c3740890eb409) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02976_zpslhkdwwtt.jpg.html)
Centers up very nicely.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FDSC02977_zpsrevs1wmx.jpg&hash=972d9387209b180d9605c8ac2872087e) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02977_zpsrevs1wmx.jpg.html)
So then, I decided that a stop would be nice for repeatable accuracy.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FDSC02981_zpsys4w9wmw.jpg&hash=45718604cb798894505b01e6191a5c03) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02981_zpsys4w9wmw.jpg.html)
Piece of rod, some threaded rod couplings, knobs and a custom spacer.....and.....a stop ;D
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Made some progress on the shop vac box too.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FDSC02983_zpsf9tbgvrl.jpg&hash=87bd1f9c11f7d46437f989a25b0ea577) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02983_zpsf9tbgvrl.jpg.html)
I'll finish that tomorrow and hopefully run some pipe.
Fun day in the basement.
Rg
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Speaking of good tools....
Rg
:w00t:
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Gutter brain.....
i also added a couple rare earth magnets to the table. I hate the little clip on the drill press that holds the chuck key.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FDSC02982_zps412cdych.jpg&hash=caeab8f6a49de21bbfb73fd8f9dab248) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02982_zps412cdych.jpg.html)
Rg
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i also added a couple rare earth magnets to the table. I hate the little clip on the drill press that holds the chuck key.
Rg
Good idea.
The straps and chains are even worse than the clip.
Especially when you leave the key in the chuck and turn it on.
'course, I have never done this. :whistling:
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So...I've been working on dust collection too the past couple days. Decided to quiet down the shop vac.
MDF cabinet with carpet lining.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FDSC02983_zps7kwcxaus.jpg&hash=6f2305e6bd7e39f5df025d48537826f5) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02983_zps7kwcxaus.jpg.html)
Exhaust vents into a chamber below the platform and out the side.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FDSC02985_zps0tbqmxiq.jpg&hash=c321b69d1bb7201529f8f2b8dd7bc85a) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02985_zps0tbqmxiq.jpg.html)
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FDSC02986_zpskkbw0re4.jpg&hash=4b18002e64725148ad3f9bd6778f9c82) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02986_zpskkbw0re4.jpg.html)
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1326_zpsohdccrgk.jpg&hash=751f026b016e01c20a29eca30168c1a4) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1326_zpsohdccrgk.jpg.html)
The vac pulls from the Thein separator .
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Blast gate at the lathe.
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Gate for the belt disc sander.
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Gate for the drill press.
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Made up a hose for general cleanup. Uses the extension wands for the shop vac.
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I put a decibel app on my phone for kicks. Before the box....112 db.......after.....68db. Slightly louder than a conversation. And.........it sucks ;D
A few final connections to configure, but a successful project. Now I can make chips and not drive my Bride nutz with the noise.
Rg
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Great looking shop RG!!
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Either the cutter goes around or the work goes around. Get something turning! ;D
(Nice work, by the way.) :thumbup_smilie:
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Yeah...I'm about to make a mess........and clean it up ;D
This is my 5th wood shop. Nice part is, it's all for me. I have no aspirations of making a dime with it. Pure therapy.
I keep going back to your suggestion of water drip for the belt sander when sharpening my lathe chisels. My concern for a spark igniting some residual fine dust from sanding is a real possibility.
Still pondering that one.
Rg
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One thing you might want to consider, RG is to ground your Thein separator can to that junction box above it. ;D
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I'm guessing that you're hinting at the possibility of a static spark explosion?
Rg
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It's a remote possibility. Especially with fine sawdust. If it were to happen, that would be the place. The vacuum is grounded and your machines are grounded. The can is not linked through the PVC. A wire to the junction box connects it to the same ground as the tools. Just a thought, is all. ;D
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Yeah..remote. Nearly impossible really. Never been a documented case of such an incident. I've had this discussion before. Had an insurance guy try to tell me that the system in my millwork shop had to be grounded. I took him to task. He had no basis. There is none.
I really should give this one to "Mythbusters".
I am going to make another separator for the belt sander. Maybe a bit of water in the bottom.
Rg
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Turned a couple wood string tops for my Grandson for Christmas.
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Got a message a bit ago that he got them spinning. ;D
Merry Christmas everyone!
Rg
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:thumbup_smilie:
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:thumbup_smilie:
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More to come ;D
Rg
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Working on dust and chip collection for the lathe. I'm guessing I'll end up with several different length setups . This one will accommodate turnings 10-15" or so.
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Works fairly well. ;D
Rg
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Also doubling as a safety shield.
Sweet.
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Yeah, the effects of chips in the face came back to me very quickly. Especially with oily heartwoods like the Mopina. Rock maple isn't so bad. Cuts like soap with sharp tools.
It all evolves ;D
Rg
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Very nice. ;D
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Very nice collection system, do you still get that fresh wood smell in the shop?
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Thanks guys. There's so much fun stuff associated with the process. The old drawing board is full of projects. There's several turning tools to be made, an air filtration system to install, and a couple more collectors to make. The belt disc sander is going to get mounted to the block wall to reduce the noise level. ( the cabinet it's on acts like a resonator). The drill press is getting bolted to the concrete floor with isolation pads............and the list goes on.
Oh....and I've got my eye on a scroll saw that's about to be cleared out at the Lowes where I work. :whistling:
Good times in the little wood shop ;D
Rg
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Oh....and I've got my eye on a scroll saw that's about to be cleared out at the Lowes where I work. :whistling:
Rg
The one you prominently displayed behind the washers and driers in the warehouse back when you started there?
:whistling:
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Nah....it's the last one on display. Has a couple missing parts and no stand with it. It appears they won't be reordering them either. It's been marked down already, but I'm pretty sure they'll make me a deal.
Rg
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I sure hope after all this work that you're not moving it all back out to the garage come springtime! ;D ;D
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Nah....it's the last one on display. Has a couple missing parts and no stand with it. It appears they won't be reordering them either. It's been marked down already, but I'm pretty sure they'll make me a deal.
Rg
I did the same thing many years ago at Sears.
The drill press they had on display (floor type - not benchtop), was in rough shape.
The table crank was missing and the power cord was pulled out of the J-box grommet.
But it worked.
I asked if I could buy that one instead and the manager seriously discounted it for me.
I got it for like 50%
Took it home, stuffed the grommet back into the J-box properly, and clamped an old set of vise grips onto the shank where the crank was supposed to go.
The vise grips are still there and work fine for raising and lowering the table.
The grommet never came out again.
Maybe 15 yrs of use too so far.
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I'll get the scroll saw for under $75. Original retail was $199. It's not going anywhere soon. The department manager is back from vacation on Friday. Then we'll play "let's make a deal" ;D
I'll move the table saw, sander and drill press back out to the garage in the spring. The lathe is in its home.
FM...question for you.
What will I need to tap an 8-32 thread in 1/2"X1/2" 304 stainless steel? Will a normal HSS tap do the trick?
Rg
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Attack
At least you could deal with Sears. My fridge quit and I went to Sears with card in hand to haul one home. None in the warehouse so I had to wait two days to have one shipped in. I needed a new fridge now, not in two days but I could not have the one off the floor. I borrowed the clerks shears and cut my card up in front of him. Stopped at a local appliance store and came home with a fridge.
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Sears is the worst. No doubt about it. I worked there part time when I was a young man. Can't be better now that they own KMart ::)
Rg
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Sears is the worst. No doubt about it. I worked there part time when I was a young man. Can't be better now that they own KMart ::)
Rg
they are going under
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A new, sharp HSS tap will work. Use a sulphurized cutting oil when drilling and tapping.
Drilling stainless requires a "Slow and Go" attitude..!
That means slow speed on the drill bit. The charts will tell you 1600 RPM for a 1/8 drill, but I suggest 600 - 1,000 max. That's the 'slow" part.
Next is "Go" which means lots of pressure pushing the drill through. Don't let it sit there or "peck" drill. You will wear/dull the drill bit and work harden the stainless.
Use a good, sharp drill bit and a good new gun or spiral point plug tap. (Avoid Vermont American. I find them to be the dullest "New" taps on earth.) ;D
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Thanks for the info I'll pick up some oil and new tap & drill bit. I might even tithe pieces to the gun shop and have him mill the end, drill and tap. It certinly woipuld be easier on the Bridgeport.
I've been watching some videos on DIY carbide tipped turning tools. Guys make them out of all Kinsey of stuff. One guy used a set of cheap Harbor Freight automotive pry bars. I'm thinking of making a set of small tools out of long, square shaft screwdrivers. I'll see how these work first. Carbide tips should be here in a few days. I've got a couple narrow parting tools in the works. Ground the blades and glued the handles yesterday. Cheap experiment.
Rg
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Sears is the worst. No doubt about it. I worked there part time when I was a young man. Can't be better now that they own KMart ::)
Rg
http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/sears-and-kmart-just-announced-a-fresh-round-of-store-closures-see-if-your-store-is-on-the-list/ar-BBxFCRk?li=BBnb7Kz (http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/sears-and-kmart-just-announced-a-fresh-round-of-store-closures-see-if-your-store-is-on-the-list/ar-BBxFCRk?li=BBnb7Kz)
2 large Sears in my area are closing.
Galleria Mall and also Boulevard Mall.
Strange they are keeping open Eastern Hills Mall but closing the larger and newer one at the Galleria.
Also, the Galleria gets FAR more traffic.
In any event, Sear (and Kmart) are going away.
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Attack
I saw that about Sears and Kmart this morning. I did not look to see what was closing around here. I could care less about Sears as I have had more troubles with them than just the refridge thing I mentioned.
Kmart is the only place I can find tall shirts of good quality and at a decent price. I bought a bunch of nice shirts before my local stores were closed so I am set for a long time. Most of the things they sold were of good quality but every one started to go to Walmart for the prices, not paying attention to the bad quality.
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RG, that may be advantageous. That way he can drill and power tap in one set-up without moving the shank, not stopping the tap once it starts through. Ask him before you buy cutting oil. He may have some Molly-Dee (the very best for tapping stainless) and you won't need to buy any. All it's going to take is half an eye-dropper full.
I also recommend that the back shoulder of the shelf should match the contour of the cutter so that when the #8-32 screw is tightened, the carbide insert is "seated." Otherwise the screw will be taking all the cutting forces on its own. The you-tube guys may not be doing that, but it will make a better quality tool, and you'll be happier in the long run. ;D
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RG, that may be advantageous. That way he can drill and power tap in one set-up without moving the shank, not stopping the tap once it starts through. Ask him before you buy cutting oil. He may have some Molly-Dee (the very best for tapping stainless) and you won't need to buy any. All it's going to take is half an eye-dropper full.
I also recommend that the back shoulder of the shelf should match the contour of the cutter so that when the #8-32 screw is tightened, the carbide insert is "seated." Otherwise the screw will be taking all the cutting forces on its own. The you-tube guys may not be doing that, but it will make a better quality tool, and you'll be happier in the long run. ;D
Thanks for the info once again. The YouTube guys aren't too terribly fussy from what I've seen. Yet, the tools all seem to work pretty darned well.
I'm sure he'll have the cutting fluid he needs. He does SS barrels all the time. I have two shanks. One to accommodate a square edge insert and the other for a 2" radius insert. Eventually, I'll do a round and diamond shaped for detailing and bowls. Dave is a very good machinist. If they don't fit right he won't be happy.
Rg
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I'm sure he can do just what you need, but if he has doubts, mail them my way. I could use a couple furled leaders....... ::)
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What weight/length rod and what are you tossing? Next spring(or maybe before) I'm going to refine the furling setup and make it long enough to do Tenkara leads. That will involve creating a three spindle, motor driven head.
Might need some help with that one.
Rg
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We had some friends over the other night and showed him this thread and he loved it.. Bet he is in his garage right now making a dust sucker...
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Get him on here if he needs enabling ;D
Got my inserts today. Gonna take a whack at DIY for the turning tools. Most I can lose is 1/2" off the bars I bought. What the heck.... ;D
Rg
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Ground up some carbide turning tools today.
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They're not real pretty yet, but they'll work.
Handles are glued up and waiting to be turned.
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And then..............
I made my first home made pasta with the beautiful set of rollers and cutters my Daughter gave me for Christmas.
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Garlic/Thai basil Fettucini a' la RG
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The result was nothing short of spectacular.
Thai Basil/Garlic home made Fettucini Alfredo with Spiny Lobster Tails and Sea Scallops and a side of fresh steamed asparagus.
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Lions and tigers and bears.....oh my!
Happy New Years all!
Rg
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The result was nothing short of spectacular.
Thai Basil/Garlic home made Fettucini Alfredo with Spiny Lobster Tails and Sea Scallops and a side of fresh steamed asparagus.
Lions and tigers and bears.....oh my!
Happy New Years all!
Rg
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Holy crap Bob!!! :thumbup_smilie:
One question though.
I don't remember getting the invite?!?!?
8)
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And I (still) have an old treadmill looking to be "repurposed".
8)
Along with an old wife giving me crap about getting it gone. :whistling:
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Buffalo seems to get further away every year :-\ Actually, I'm not too sure about driving the little red truck that far.
Rg
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Buffalo seems to get further away every year :-\ Actually, I'm not too sure about driving the little red truck that far.
Rg
Show me what you want out of it and I'll strip it out.
Then I can drop it off on one of my trips.
Or...............I can toss it to the curb in the Spring.
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Basically the motor and whatever control board there is. Hate to put you to the trouble. What if I take a ride in the car and dissect it. I can help you put the remains on the curb.
I'll bring the home made pasta and sauce ;D
Rg
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I'll keep you posted
;D
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Turned up a handle for one of the new carbide tools today.
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I think it's pretty.
Rg
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Made egg noodles today.
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And finished the first of three carbide,turning tools.
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I put it to the wood and it cuts like butter. I'm good to finish the next two.
Rg
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I know more about pasta than I do wood lathe tools and they both look great.... ;D
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I'm having fun with the pasta maker Dom. Made spinach fettuccine last week.
Rg
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Finished the set of carbide tipped turning tools.
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Got my new collet chuck set today. Love Amazon Prime. Ordered it Friday afternoon, delivered this morning.......Sunday morning. Don't know how they do it.
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It allows me to use the pin chuck I made to turn small pieces.
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Great way to while away the hours on a blistering cold, windy, snowy winter day.
More to come from the "Little Wood Shop".
Rg
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Looks good Bob
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Fun stuff for an old wood mite Mac.
Rg
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6000
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Not,sure I understand.
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Not,sure I understand.
your post count.
not sure why I even noticed it.
:D
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Hey...what do you know. ;D
Rg
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Finished up my router table / table saw combination. Had to make the router table base a bit smaller to marry it up with the table saw. Levelers on the base make it adjustable.
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Mounted a male plug inlet so I can simply attach an extension cord.no machine cords to drive me nutz.
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Compact and functional....I like it.
Rg
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And on casters. Great space - saving idea. Very utilitarian! ;D
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Gotta be flexible in a small space. ;D
Rg
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I've been using the carbide tools for turning. They are really sweet. I see a 3/8" set of finer tools in the very near future.
Question......are the inserts for wood turning any different than the inserts for metal work?
Rg
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That's a good question. I'll have to research that. There are e different grades for different applications, but truthfully, I believe if it will cut tool steels, it will cut wood. I'll let you know what I find out. ;D
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Thanks. I have to believe that $15 for an insert is a bit on the high side. Although, they may be a different spec. Sure is nice to have a machinist around to answer some questions. I appreciate it.
Rg
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Working on the chess sets. The pawn.
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The threaded mandrel and collet chuck are a slick system. Drill the block, thread it, screw it on the mandrel and turn away.
We're still deciding on a final design for the pawns.
It's addicting when I get a blank spinning in the lathe.
Rg
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Been busy in the wood shop. Finished the new and by much improved sharpening system for my lathe tools.
Gouges... of all sizes.
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Skew jig
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Parting tools
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And bowl gouges with a fingernail grind.
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Between the three fixtures and the adjustability of the fixtures, I can sharpen all my tools in a variety of ways with repeatable results. Very....very sharp tools, time after time. Took a while, but I got there. ;D
Fun stuff.
Rg
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I like the concept, but won't the cutting angle change as your gouges get shorter?
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How about something like this? ;D
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Well..you're correct. The angle does change as the tool gets shorter. I'll compensate with the length of the base and the angle of the belt. The block mounted to the sander is only for locating the fingernail grind fixture and isn't used to locate the other tools. I actually have more adjustability in finding the proper angle because the belt tips to the rear and the base extends. The tool handles I make are typically in the 16" range, making the overall tool up to 26" long. Plenty of room to adjust and get the angle right.
When I think I have everything adjusted, I mark the bevel of the tool with a sharpie and lay it against the belt. Turn the belt a bit and inspect to determine if the belt is hitting the tool as I want it. It really only takes a few seconds and it's set.
Take a look at the Oneway Wolverine or Robert Sorby sharpening systems and you'll get a better idea of how I combined their processes to use the belt sander rather than a grinding wheel.
It's wood turning tools and the angle of approach is part tool and part eye/feel. Basically, one rides the bevel of the tool to start then angles the cutting edge into the workpiece by raising the handle till it cuts. There's nothing really fixed in the operation. That's the fun part. Depending on how one angles, tips, turns or approaches the piece, the tool will shear, dig, scrape or cut. Every piece of wood and every cut is different. Lots of technique to master.....I've a long way to go.
Anyway, I went through and took all my tools to a 400 grit finish yesterday. They cut like a hot knife through butter. My guess is that going beyond a 240 finish is really unnecessary.
Rg
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Turned my first bottle stopper yesterday.
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Little wine barrel ;D
Rg
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Way cool....... :thumbup_smilie:
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nicely done!
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Great job Bob.
You even got the cork on the side.
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Thanks guys.
Just the start. Practicing on some oak dowel before I get into the exotic blanks I have.
Picked up a treadmill yesterday about a mile from my home for free. Stripped it this afternoon and will be setting up the variable speed motor on the lathe. Looks like a pretty simple conversion. I'll give me 0-3700 rpm with a 1 1/2 hp motor. Probably the last I'll do to the current lathe before upgrading :w00t:
It's the most addicting thing I've done next to tying flies. Has everything that peaks my interest.
Rg
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Picked up a treadmill yesterday about a mile from my home for free. Stripped it this afternoon and will be setting up the variable speed motor on the lathe. Looks like a pretty simple conversion. I'll give me 0-3700 rpm with a 1 1/2 hp motor.
Rg
Soooooooooo.........................got tire of sitting around waiting for my fat ass Bob?
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Nah...just bumped into one on Craigslist. Yet to see if this will work. I'm pretty confident it will though. Next up will be the drill press. I have a big old powermatic variable speed drill press at my friend's gun shop. It's a moose.....just too big for my basement and for what I do. He's been using it for years. He's building a woodworking shop and I have no doubt I'll have complete access if I need it.
I'll be tinkering around with the new drive the next few days.
Rg
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So.....got to tinkering around this morning. Here's the salvageable parts.
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Motor, rectifier/control board, circuit breaker, old on/off switch, speed control pot.
Here's the bare components wired up for testing
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Had a problem with the speed control to,start with. The motor would simply wind up to top speed without any speed control. Then I realized that when I removed the fan blade,(didn't think it was necessary) I also removed the integral tachometer magnet. Once reinstalled, the motor varies from a crawl to zoom Zoom!
Just ordered a hand held laser tachometer to positively determine the spindle speeds at the chuck. I'll be able to use the existing motor mount system after fabricating a new platform. The control box will be dirt simple and I can even use the existing pulleys on both the motor and lathe. My new ACCULINK belt will also work .
If I'm real creative and able to find a 4 step pulley to fit the motor shaft, I can have 4 ranges of variable speed........not that I really need that ;D
Love a cheap, effective project.
And...yes....that's my chop Saw still in pieces in the background.....no parts yet. >:(
Rg
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Fun, fun, fun!
Nice stopper, too. Not just for wine, but that would look sharp on a bourbon decanter, too! ;D
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Nah...just bumped into one on Craigslist.
Rg
So do I drag mine to the curb?
Or would you still like it?
Our annual Spring drive to Bass Pro in Auburn is coming up for Donna and I in the next month or two.
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I can make use of it Mac. I'm already thinking about the drill press.
My son posted the little barrel on a bourbon lovers site and they all liked it. I'll be making more of those.
Rg
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When you turn the little barrel do you hold on the plastic insert? ;D
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No that's a silicone sleeve that's glued on to the stopper after it's turned.
Chuck up the blank between centers
Rough it down to a cylinder
Turn a 1/2" tenon the length of the sleeve and shape the bottom of the stopper
Switch to the collet chuck and hold the piece by the tenon
Turn the shape
Do some sanding and finishing....... voila'.
Rg
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Okay. So then the little bung on the barrel is only decorative and not actually a dowel through the silicone insert. Nice. ;D
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Okay. So then the little bung on the barrel is only decorative and not actually a dowel through the silicone insert. Nice. ;D
Yea, I thought it was a dowel too.
Two fold - to pin the wood to the plastic stopper, and also simulate the cork in the barrel.
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Okay. So then the little bung on the barrel is only decorative and not actually a dowel through the silicone insert. Nice. ;D
I actually drilled the barrel and turned a tiny bung to fit the hole. Pure silliness ;D
On another note, I mounted the control board in a 6x6x4" box this morning.
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Made connections and mounted the box and switch to the lathe.
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Installed the variable speed pot and circuit breaker.
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Did a temporary mount for the motor to test it out.
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Had to make some adjustments to the min/max speed pots, but ....it works like a charm. Slow to zoom !
Tomorrow I'll have my laser tachometer so I can accurately mark my speed control. Something I didn't expect was how quiet it would be. I can hardly hear it running at full speed which I'm guessing is about 4000rpm. My guess for the minimum is around 150rpm.
I'm especially pleased with myself. It might be my best "Rube Goldgpberg" ever :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
Rg
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All up and running smooth as silk.
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I'll probably make a cover for the motor so I don't stick my fingers in the fan ;D Should have my tachometer today to figure out spindle speeds. Couldn't be more pleased with the outcome.
Rg
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Which way does the fan blow?
Is it going to blow chips into the motor seeing that the motor is not enclosed?
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The fan does cool the motor and I might cover it at some point. I did some turning this morning and again this afternoon and nothing really ended up in the area of the fan or motor. I'll work with it for a while and see what it needs.
Rg
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I know you need the fan for the speed control, but if it becomes a problem you could always turn off the fins. ::) :whistling:
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True....very true.
It seems very balanced as it is. I'll probably leave well enough alone.
On another note the tachometer tells me that a 3/4" diameter spindle turns at 231 < 3744 RPM. I can't ask for better from a $25 upgrade. Definitely gonna do the drill press.
Rg
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Are you talking a 3/4" input spindle or the output? Remember, rpm's is rpm's. It's surface ft./sec. that changes with diameter, and that rules. Just curious what the motor is turning. ;D
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Well, some further experimentation and study was revealing. The rpms at the chuck with the current pulley ratios are 594 <1952. Using the accepted formulae for approximate wood lathe feed rates of 6000 IPM for roughing and 9000 IPM for finishing, I'm way low on speed for the small diameter turnings I'm doing with them running 1.25 < 2.5" in diameter.
After removing the flywheel and retesting, I got 811<2542 at the motor shaft.
Since the pulley on the spindle is probably as small as it can be at an O.D. Of 2.5" on a 1" -8 TPI SPINDLE, I'm calculating that I would need a motor pulley of at least 4 1/2" < 5" to get into the safe speed ranges for the small diameter projects.
Problem is, the motor shaft measures .454" so a part will need to be machined to make a normal pulley work.
I suppose that if I could come up with a 5" diameter sheave with a 5/8" bore, I could drill out a 5/8" O.D. x 1/2" I.D. bushing with a 29/64 drill and come pretty close. But then again, I could end up with an out of balance, vibrating mess as well. Not easy to hold a small round object to be drilled true on the equipment I have.
I understand the use of a heavy flywheel for momentum in a D.C. Motor application, but I've read several accounts of installs on milling machines where it was eliminated without difficulty. Since the existing pulley is cast into the flywheel, I'd have little choice but to remove it if I opt for a new pulley.
I'm open for suggestions .
All that said, I turned a couple things yesterday and they ended up just fine. Another bottle stopper and a handle for one of my tools. So feed rate may not be as critical with small stuff as it is when the parts get larger in diameter.
I'm still learning ;D
Rg
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.454 is darned close to 11.5mm, which I'll bet a tread mill motor would have. Look in that direction.
Is it keyed? You can always look for a pulley with a 7/16 bore and run an 11.5 mm drill through it. ;D
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Well I took a 3/8x1/2" bushing and drilled it out to 29/64 and bushed a 1/2" bore pulley, 5" in diameter. It's not cloves to being in line with the shaft, but it was good enough to do some RPM testing. About 960 at the low end and 3250 at the high end.
Think I'll go see my gunsmith buddy tomorrow. I can certainly turn on the lathe with the flywheel and pulley. So....no rush.
Rg
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Woke up thinking this morning. (I think better in the morning ;) )
A jackshaft is the best answer. Simple with limitless possibilities. Should add some torque and leaves the motor and flywheel as is.
Further tinkering to come ;D
Rg
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Started turning up wine bottle stoppers.
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Yes...that's gold plated ;D
Fun stuff.
Rg
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Nice! ;D
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How about some duck calls become a uncle sI over night that guy from duck dynasty lol's
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I've thought about duck calls. I used to make them...and crow calls, rabbit squealers and squirrel calls. Down the road maybe. I have a market for the wine bottle stoppers. I'll be doing a bunch of them.
Rg
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Was just a suggestion.. by the way the wine stopper look awesome.. my dad has been building a finger box jig for his table saw.. to make finger joint boxes.. I will try to get a few pictures of it when finished.. and in use.. me I try to avoid the shop now a day since wile turning a few rod handle found I was senitive to wood dust mainly burl and the molds that grow on the wood and under the skin of burl.. got so bad I even swell up now to red oak.. have now turned to eva foam for my rod handles can still do a lot with it and does not cause a alergric reaction.. if you don't have a problem with wood keep at it till you do cause you never know what will be next.. also don't forget pens and cheese knife sets etc to go with the wine stoppers..
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Kinda like this set?? Maybe make a cutting board to.. to go with..
http://www.rockler.com/rockler-four-piece-cheese-knife-turning-kit (http://www.rockler.com/rockler-four-piece-cheese-knife-turning-kit)
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They're all nice, but the suppliers kill you for the components. The pen turners are like some sort of cult. The stuff they have on the market to make a stupid pen is ridiculous.
the bottle stoppers are kind of lame as well, but I have a solid outlet for them. Gotta pay for the toys somehow ;D
Rg
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They're all nice, but the suppliers kill you for the components. The pen turners are like some sort of cult. The stuff they have on the market to make a stupid pen is ridiculous.
the bottle stoppers are kind of lame as well, but I have a solid outlet for them. Gotta pay for the toys somehow ;D
Rg
That is the truth.. you need to find a good knife maker locally that will deal with you.. to make a cheese knife wine stopper combo so their affordable to sell.. lol's it is like that ever ware was looking at amish outfitter spoon pads there $10 a piece I can get better pads on ebay not meant for spoons maybe for shipping that will work qty of 20 for $35 it's all in the supplier.. like you said.. but any just trying to give some ideas to keep you busy..
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Was just a suggestion.. by the way the wine stopper look awesome.. my dad has been building a finger box jig for his table saw.. to make finger joint boxes.. I will try to get a few pictures of it when finished.. and in use.. me I try to avoid the shop now a day since wile turning a few rod handle found I was senitive to wood dust mainly burl and the molds that grow on the wood and under the skin of burl.. got so bad I even swell up now to red oak.. have now turned to eva foam for my rod handles can still do a lot with it and does not cause a alergric reaction.. if you don't have a problem with wood keep at it till you do cause you never know what will be next.. also don't forget pens and cheese knife sets etc to go with the wine stoppers..
When my uncle was logging one of the guys working with him would not cut or work on a tree that had a burl on it. He always said the burl was cancer.
This same uncle was building a lot of stuff out of cedar after he retired. He finally had to give it up as the dust really got to him.
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That's sort of funny. I've heard the burl/cancer thing before, too. My Grandfather also always said to never transplant a cedar tree or someone close would die. I don't know, I never did. ;D
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I have the dust pretty well under control. At least the fine stuff. My vacuum system works very efficiently. I've also taken to sanding with a mixture of paste wax and mineral oil to help control the really fine dust on the exotic heartwoods.
Lately I've been experimenting with some fresh cut sticks. Cutting greenwood is very different. I have a small assortment of beech and black birch in sticks 3-4" in diameter and a couple feet long that are drying for a bit. My son and I turned some of the beech the day we harvested it. Turned like a bar of soap. One continuous ribbon flying through the air. Tons of fun.
I have a limitless supply of saplings in beech, ash, maple and many other species in my area. I suppose it's a natural progression for wood turners to seek out materials to play with.
Thanks for the suggestions Boon. Who knows what I'll end up turning out.
The bottle stoppers will go to a couple area liquor stores on consignment. I have no interest in doing craft shows. Way more hassle than I want. Too much investment at my age. The insurances they generally require are ridiculous. Last year I looked into a small space at the town farmers market. They wanted a $1 million product liability policy plus $75 a day for the space. I would have been a grand in the hole before I sold the first piece.
Not bloody likely!
Rg
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Thought I'd share some recent shop improvements.
Finally wrapped my head around a pickup for the drill press.
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Went with a 2" pvc/emt coupling for the port. This way I can adapt any number of fittings or 2 1/2" vac hose as necessary. Very adjustable. Worked out well.
Fabricated a plexiglass cover for the fan blade on the new D.C. Motor. It blew fine dust everywhere and I almost stuck my pinkies in it a couple times. Had a pile of green wood shavings get tangled up in it the other day. Motor runs extremely cool even for extended periods.
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Good upgrades.
Rg
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And you did it all without one pc of duct tape Bob.
Nice job.
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But....I did use Gorilla Glue ;D
Rg
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But....I did use Gorilla Glue ;D
Rg
ha!
Jeff was looking for it last night for some floats he is making.
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I have no interest in doing craft shows. Way more hassle than I want. Too much investment at my age. The insurances they generally require are ridiculous. Last year I looked into a small space at the town farmers market. They wanted a $1 million product liability policy plus $75 a day for the space. I would have been a grand in the hole before I sold the first piece.
Not bloody likely!
Rg
That's the truth I think the show people know the quality of our work better then we do.. ya price less !! Wonder if you could use that out side shop as a show room?? Do all the wood working in the basement?? and put a add on craigs list but then your in danger of getting your tool ripped off cause some one knows were you live.. etc etc.. would be nice to sell like the amish do around here...any how just keep your self busy in retirement it all you can do.. dad made a babby cradle our of red oak sucker must have been worth a million it's self he put that much work into it..... that what comes to mind with the insurance of the farmers market.. lol's how do they expect any one to make a buck??
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Hers a cool plan I just text my dad see if he want to build it..
http://woodarchivist.com/2682-fishing-rod-cabinet-plans/ (http://woodarchivist.com/2682-fishing-rod-cabinet-plans/)
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That would be an heirloom project for sure.
Rg
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A slight design change to include a fold-down desk top/ fly tying/ lure making bench with cubbies and that would be the cat's meow! ;D
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Oh ya ..
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Unfortunately, it wouldn't hold 5% of my fishing stuff. I'd be inclined to use it for reels, lines, leaders, hats, vests, cameras and miscellaneous fishing stuff. Replace a couple of the door panels with shadow boxes and display my collectibles. Bamboo rod, reel and book collections come to mind.
Rg
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Rg you are so right wish I had the space for all that gear to.. and to keep it neat and simple like in pictures of this mud room at this link below..
Here is s mud room dedicated to a fly fisher it is seen at this link.. rod storage boot removal benches etc.. hanging area for tackle packs.. in the storage cabinets.. so see link for pictures..
https://doradomagazine.com/back-to-nature/ (https://doradomagazine.com/back-to-nature/)
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I agree with RG. It would be nice for the collectibles. ;D
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I have a whole basement of "collectibles".. ::)
But if I had the money to afford the house in the article I would have a whole separate finished building for my "collectibles" ;D ;D
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Turned up a few more bottle stoppers today.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2Fcc136365-f534-4749-82f7-851e71dcd8b1_zpsf3tiuxx0.jpg&hash=9581734e654b6272000118f774b60b02) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/cc136365-f534-4749-82f7-851e71dcd8b1_zpsf3tiuxx0.jpg.html)
I'm getting the process down. Pretty pleased with the results.
Rg
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You're having too much fun! ;D
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Bob those stoppers are incredible... Great job... You cant even buy them that nice...
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Thanks guys.
I'll be adding quite a few more.
Can't have too much fun at my age ;D
Rg
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Couple more done yesterday.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1377_zpsy1tkjl6v.jpg&hash=6b273ec19e353c7efe6106a63c95b243) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1377_zpsy1tkjl6v.jpg.html)
Rg
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Donna wants to know how much you will sell those for
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My son and I are working on that. He's working on a website. I'll let you know. You'll probably have some treadmill credit coming anyway :whistling:
Rg
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My son and I are working on that. He's working on a website. I'll let you know. You'll probably have some treadmill credit coming anyway :whistling:
Rg
I was sure we could talk a deal of some sort.
8)
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More fun with mushrooms ;D
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1379_zpsoynfdklg.jpg&hash=35536ab9c2ff37a6b0480a57040e98b5) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1379_zpsoynfdklg.jpg.html)
Rg
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Shroooms......... ;D Nice....
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Kind of cool the way it's out of shape....like a real mushroom.
Rg
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The newest member of the "little wood shop"
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1381_zps0eb0llnj.jpg&hash=a01d964380ef2846ff586bbcea082769) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1381_zps0eb0llnj.jpg.html)
Dewalt DWS709, 12" dual bevel, sliding mitre saw.
I gave up on the old Ridgid mitre box. Put a new field coin in it and discovered it also needed an armature. No way I was going to put another $150 into that Saw.
This thing is really sweet and I got a great deal on it as well. I really love working at Lowes ;D
My son turned another mushroom for the collection today.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1382_zpsqfm05igs.jpg&hash=c78fbd2c0f89be92c9998db1839c88f5) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1382_zpsqfm05igs.jpg.html)
He's learning and I'm enjoying passing on some of what I know.
Looking forward to birdhouse season ;D
Rg
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Did you build any of these yet rg??
https://www.woodlogger.com/2012/08/window-bird-house-nestbox/ (https://www.woodlogger.com/2012/08/window-bird-house-nestbox/)
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No we haven't. We're looking more towards the creative side of design. Different shapes and materials.
Rg
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What about bird feeders seen a few that look like bird houses?? I got s good example of a wood one if you want it?? I can get pictures if you want them?? So let me know if you want to build bird feeders?
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Here is a few pictures I went and snapped them real quick my brother built this probally 20 some years ago at work..
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm224%2Frhino13357%2F20170211_194938_zpsczl2uki7.jpg&hash=2fcaacf8c87de8e1d22d51f03de2eb4e) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/rhino13357/media/20170211_194938_zpsczl2uki7.jpg.html)
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm224%2Frhino13357%2F20170211_195016_zps1c36aqdk.jpg&hash=cfcae9434b1985f11615cc90b8b9ef5d) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/rhino13357/media/20170211_195016_zps1c36aqdk.jpg.html)
Hope you enjoy the bird house feeder.. lol's
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Nice design. I like it.
Rg
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A few more bottle stoppers to add.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1387_zpslwxz7nt8.jpg&hash=a1f5fa784f55c184c4334b43eea372ca) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1387_zpslwxz7nt8.jpg.html)
Rg
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OK Bob my bride wants a a wine stopper.. Whats that gonna cost me? ???
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I seem to remember a shipment of really good zucchini relish that appeared out of nowhere. Then there was that lifetime supply of peacock herl.
Pm your address Dom ;D
Rg
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Cork glued onto a stem? Nice! ;D
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Good thing theirs a market for stoppers cause duck calls good ones are selling for 99.99 to 300.00... that was for nice production ones sold by stores like cabelas, gander mtn ,and bass pro.. glad there is a market for them stoppers cause those stoppers are d**n nice!
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The cork stoppers are the inexpensive style. The silicone stoppers are next. Need to order up some more materials today. I'll be doing duck calls Boone. That's a whole different set of fixtures, mandrels etc.
Rg
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Made a couple more carbide turning tools. They may look crude, but they work like a charm.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1405_zps5xjs7p5b.jpg&hash=71f6f60e77e7713ef168c57e00ce2baf) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1405_zps5xjs7p5b.jpg.html)
I especially like the round tool. It seems to have endless possibilities.
Rg
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Don't matter what they look like as long as they work.. ;)
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I think they look pretty darned good! ;D
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Not bad for the rudimentary tools I have to work with. My kingdom for a Bridgeport :-\
Here's the latest set. I finished them off this morning.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2F34c1a7e1-d179-4fcf-b5b3-7aad0f6e70aa_zps6njpm3p2.jpg&hash=d672b03977f258a41fcf8bf3c640b466) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/34c1a7e1-d179-4fcf-b5b3-7aad0f6e70aa_zps6njpm3p2.jpg.html)
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1407_zps4blauzzp.jpg&hash=760553473391356d59bb0410a5282a20) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1407_zps4blauzzp.jpg.html)
Kind of hard to see them , but I made a couple full sized tools and a couple mid sized tools. Used them today for some fun projects with my Son. Relatively simple to make. About 45 minutes each. Less than $50 in the lot. Over $250 to buy....without handles. They work really well. A departure from traditional turning tools.
We're happy.
Rg
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:thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
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Played around making a few toys.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1408_zpso58z80ma.jpg&hash=5a15b56bebafb4de4f255d10496981b7) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1408_zpso58z80ma.jpg.html)
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1410_zps4a704mqs.jpg&hash=76bb471ae75772310b724b4eeb018ed9) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1410_zps4a704mqs.jpg.html)
My son made one from some green birch. It checked.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1409_zpse1qctfow.jpg&hash=a0308adc06b649fae148b143e80fcd58) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1409_zpse1qctfow.jpg.html)
They really do spin well.
Rg
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Those are awesome rg to bad the one your son made broke but that's what green wood is know to do..
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Sweet! Too bad about the check, but I'm sure there's another stick in the pile. ;D
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I think some gorilla glue will rescue it. I've got a pretty good stash of sticks drying
We're having fun with the chatter tool. Getting it figured out.
Rg
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RG
I have not seen one of those tops in years. I have quite a bit of walnut that has been cut for years. It is too bad that shipping is so high.
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I'm having a lot of fun with some backyard wood Tom. Ash seems the most stable in sapling sizes. I also have live oak, Apple, black birch, cherry and a couple yet to be identified.
Won't be too long before the "garage shop" will back in production. I'll probably move out there in April. I've got orders for birdhouse and feeders. The lathe will stay where it is.
Till then, we'll keep on building toys and stuff.
Rg
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Worked up a steady rest for turning longer small diameter items.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1411_zpsxparvre2.jpg&hash=e2646998b12c88378ee7ff8fd7a932a4) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1411_zpsxparvre2.jpg.html)
Played with it yesterday for a while. Works like a charm!
Fun building stuff that works.
Rg
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Made 6 hand chugging boards today. and in the process of building a rod wrapper along with a rod wrapper bench will try to get pictures in a bit of it all .. plus made it to the local wood working show friday they had some stuff their was not as big as past year bought some tee track to make the rod wrapper out of.. and some sand papper to replace what I have been using in 120 ,150 and 220 grits hope every ones having a great day..
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NICE! Very nice work....
I like tinkering around with my lathe too... made several wooden grips for Bamboo fly rods and Ice rods....
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For those that don't know chugoing or hand lineing was invented here in Detroit area but for those that don't want to buy a short rod and penn reel or a a&s hand line reel these are the next best thing to a victrola record box lol's any how I will get a link on how to use the chugging board in a few..
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm224%2Frhino13357%2F20170306_212155_zpshx19cenp.jpg&hash=d26804b396b63ed1dc7290034afe90b8) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/rhino13357/media/20170306_212155_zpshx19cenp.jpg.html)
Rod bench..
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm224%2Frhino13357%2F20170306_211837_zps7xvq84ki.jpg&hash=4fb059a65d33735184eb88cdd35bc412) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/rhino13357/media/20170306_211837_zps7xvq84ki.jpg.html)
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Here's a little info on whipping ..
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm224%2Frhino13357%2Fimage002_zpstkge4yw4.gif&hash=7c8c6be06fce15874203bbcc8df71e20) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/rhino13357/media/image002_zpstkge4yw4.gif.html)
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm224%2Frhino13357%2Fimage004_zpsesvhhrfj.gif&hash=9a393de57a46cb58b412778daf114160) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/rhino13357/media/image004_zpsesvhhrfj.gif.html)
Chugging is like jigging and hand lineing is similar to whipping and it's motions all can be done with this simple cut out of a board above..
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Here's something I turned up for the kids.
A magicians wand.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2F5099a14e-658e-4903-8f69-de78051ea36c_zpszooruxox.jpg&hash=b9273f2abf096831c6002a1d95e30ced) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/5099a14e-658e-4903-8f69-de78051ea36c_zpszooruxox.jpg.html)
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv15%2Fbrfixit%2FIMG_1413_zpsmje3cdy4.jpg&hash=f698f94d8b60be4f1e04e2d935eafa78) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1413_zpsmje3cdy4.jpg.html)
Not sure what the feather has to do with anything, but it's there ;D
A fun turn anyway.
Rg
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Well that's what holds the magic, silly! ;)
A very fine foray into wandcraft! ;D
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My son is working on one too. I have a piece of oak dowel I found in the bin at Lowes that's pretty unbelievable looking. Mostly burl and flame. I'm going to make one from that as soon as my back heals up. Right now I couldn't stand at the lathe for very long without being in pain.
Should be ok by the weekend ......I hope.
Rg
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Not sure what the feather has to do with anything, but it's there ;DRg
Maybe to tickle the toes of the pretty assistant who you are about to cut in half? ??? ;D ;D
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It'll tickle something anyway :-\
Rg
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Here's a really cool top my Son and I turned up yesterday.
The "Self Winding Top"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=438iFqrMm8Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=438iFqrMm8Y)
Pretty neat design eh?
rg
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Cool! ;D
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I had a bunch of different people mesmerized with one of the tops at work today. They just couldn't understand how it re-wound itself. They watched it work like a bunch of 2 year olds. Very interesting.
Rg
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Here's a really cool top my Son and I turned up yesterday.
The "Self Winding Top"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=438iFqrMm8Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=438iFqrMm8Y)
Pretty neat design eh?
rg
What is that glass of amber liquid in the background Bob?
Linseed oil?
8)
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Well, it oils the wheels of ingenuity anyway.
Rg
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Well, it oils the wheels of ingenuity anyway.
Rg
awesome!
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In reality, my Son and I were hanging out playing with the lathe turning tops and drinking a few beers. Now, before the safety police yell at me, we were perfectly under control. No one died, lost any limbs or digits and no tops were harmed during the process.
It was one of those "What If" kind of things.
Love it when stuff works!
Rg