Bruceputman

Thank you. Yes it is interesting. People will buy bags of shredded money and and place in a acrylic bath but they don’t get the density like these blanks. Also I found that the ones I purchased at Woodturningz turn a lot better than other stores as the material does not seem so Brittle, and thus turns better

WOW. I guess I did. It works great, I like having the extra table on the side even without the router. One thing you might benefit with is drilling the holes a bit higher as the holes I had required me to recess the area for the bolts. Any questions please ask. My neighbor has a shop with the 220 3hp and added one as well. My only complaint is based on my garage, the levers for the wheels to move the saw are on the same side so I have to reach under with my foot to push them down.

Everything was sprayed. 2 coats of primer and 2 to 3 coats of paint. There was a lot of sanding and sealing before painting, but no overcoat.

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The planks that I chose were 9” wide x 5’ long. See photo of box. The bullnose is a separate piece that is matched to the flooring and about 4” wide and 96” long. The flooring is porcelain tile and 12” x 49”

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Not sure. I bought mine just over a year ago and had 3 holes on the table, and both fence rails.

Thank you. Cleaning stairs is not a lot of fun with carpet.

Thank you.. I’m really I took this on

Great Job... one of my favorite comics and I purchased all the books.. Looks just like the cartoon.. Very talented.... I have an orange cat that I could not resist to name Hobbes. My wife takes tons of photos of him and posts on Instagram.. @_hobbes

Thank you,It was a lot of fun, and I learned a lot . The Stair Tread Tool worked well and I’ve used it for shelving inside of 2 walls.

Thank you. They were a joy to make

I just completed the 5 tools.. I have one on eBay for sell. The other sold before I put them up.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wood-Lathe-Tool-for-carbide-Insert-11-x-11-x-2mm-with-2-rad-Homemade-in-USA/152609214021?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

I also hope to get the tools finished soon and will put a few on eBay.

ThanksI'm am very happy with the tool.. if you need carbide inserts let me know.

Very nice.. Great description and a lot of work, but you were rewarded in the end.. Good to see you won the grand prize.

Thank you and good luck. It will take a lot time but well worth it in the end

Thank you and good suggestion on copper pipe. I used the brass for the thick wall but either will work. As far as a flat insert vs slightly rounded, I tend to be able to cut without catching with the rounded insert and struggle with the square bit, although it is a 14 mm vs an 11 mm

Nice attention to detail, looks great. I'm jealous that you have someone to help with the photos and project. Good luck in the contest.

Thank youI am out of the country, but when I get back plan to have 3 to 4 tools on eBay by end of May or sooner and currently have the Carbide inserts their. I will let you know when the tools are up and post photos.

Thanks and good comments.Start from the bottom.. For the next 4 tools, I plan to drill first, agree that it will be a lot easier and keep the center true.. I originally planned to drill on the Lathe, so yes I totally agree.On the Brass, I thought the same thing, and with the Carbide Cutter I did trim some, but stopped as the hot brass shavings were gathering on my hand.. I did not want to suggest this and have someone get burned. Plus the file was quick.End gluing is all I do when making pens, and Gorilla Glue is amazingly strong..For this tool, I drilled into the second piece of wood and tapped a SS pin between the 2 halves with Med. CA on it.. I do like the tenon joint idea.. Thank you great comments..

Thanks Tim. Nice tools. Where have you been buying your inserts. I sell the 11 x 11 x 2 R50 for $4.95 ea for info.

On the tool that I bought, when you tighten the carbide Insert it wants to twist, that is because when they machined it they put a 30 deg angle on it which matches the Insert but let's it ride up on it. Second, the wood that was used is cheap, from China.. Third the metal is lightly chrome plated over bronze..I used Iron Wood and Wild Almond, but exotic woods and both a lot harder. The SS is much harder than Bronze and when I tighten the cutter it does not spin..I have since turned 2 pens with it and like the solid feel and the movement across the tool rest.. So yes this *tool* is better.. Thank you for asking.

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Agree. But I was asked to keep the background. If I was paid, I would have spent more time and pulled molding off the web and added. In the end her Mom was happy, and quite honestly that is all that matters.

Based on using this table and knowing that even though I marked and drilled everything on a drill press, they are not "exact" and have had no issues. The metal rollers on the other hand leave marks, especially on softer wood which is why I choose to use wood rollers.. I have had experience with both as we had the rollers in the cabinet shop I worked in.In the end we all have preferences.

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Thank you.. I did not realize he number of processes I do to make a pen

Great. A lot of people ask how I make them, so I thought I would put something together. You don't realize how much is involved until you walk the process

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Thank you.. I was 20 at the time and was glad I took photos of the build. I have made a lot of things, but this by far was the biggest.

Thanks. I went to a lot of antique stores getting ideas before I started

Take's too long, plus I have a day job.. I sell pens

A lot of work but you will be glad when you are done

Thank you... 35 years ago and it seems like only yesterday that I made it..

Thanks and good luck..

Just cheap... :) good luck and spend the time getting it balanced... Before I started the project I read that you need a 1 hp min.. Not the case.. Could not stop the motor when sanding.. Looking forward to seeing the results..

Thank you... My dad was one that said if you want a new bike, take it apart, sand and paint it... New bike.. I did that 5 times when growing up.. Not afraid to tackle anything

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I worked in a cabinet shop in high school and we had a dust explosion in an outside dust collector that was not grounded. This was back before you were required to put grounding straps on the duct collection tubes. Velocity in the pipe is like socks on carpet in winter. You build up a nice shock.