Again, I thank you folks for the thoughtful responses. Much to digest...The tips come tomorrow, weeeeeee!
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Again, I thank you folks for the thoughtful responses. Much to digest...The tips come tomorrow, weeeeeee!
As an addon to my last post, a request. Could someone measure the length of the handle, and the shaft of a normal sized lathe tool please. I see the basic sets usually have a 10" handle. I think 2"...
Well, after several days searching for tool deals, I remembered I had a hobby machine shop at my disposal... I've decided to make a few carbide insert turning tools. I ordered a set of inserts that...
What did you think of them? How did they perform? And, which set?
i have the standard bench grinder, and another set up with an alox cup wheel, and a diamond cup or carbide. I have an adjustable table built by a tool and die maker friend. I have just downloaded a...
I am interested in learning to turn wood projects such as tool handles, spool knitting jigs, etc. I have a small lathe.
Can I get recommendations of lower cost starter tools that I can learn with,...
Mike, do you still have the Arduino sketch to read the scales for TouchDRO? I had it working years ago bit lost the sketch somehow. I would like to get it working again.
Chuck
Tank you, Andrew. Another good idea.
I wonder what the thread on the outside of the insert is, and can I find or make a tap for them? I like the super glue idea, to!
Chuck
Thanks, Doug. Saved that for future reference.
Chuck
BTW, there will be edge connections in this project. Any advice there? I don't want to split the mdf. MDF thickness will be 3/4 in. I do want to be able to disassemble during build in case of design...
The project in mind will probably be assembled and disassembled many times during the build, so strength is a factor. Final assembly might be permanent. I like the idea of adding epoxy to increase...
Looking for fastener system for project built with either mdf or plywood, 3/4" thick.
Looking at the threaded inserts like these from Lowes.
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Found an example of what I'm looking for at buildyourcnc.com. Got a copy of the book and a studying it. Looks like a good candidate for a build. Any other examples?
Chuck
I am wanting to build a small cnc router/engraver based on plywood construction. Work area to be aprox. 24" x 24" to 36" x 36".
Does anyone know of plans, build threads, magazine articles, books,...
As a fellow career Airman, let me add my thanks, also. I only did 22 years, and retired as an E-7, MSgt. I was happy to retire as promotions were extremely limited and my grade was way over loaded....
I too, used to use the bread machine on dough cycle and bake the loaf/loves on a sheet or in bread pans. Today I made a fair basic Italian loaf with just the stand mixer and baked it on a sheet....
I like to make bread. Have a bread machine that does fair. I even bought a Kitchen Aid stand mixer just for bread making. My x wife made good Italian bread, and I've been trying to figure out the...
Jeff, there are lots of websites devoted to trunk restoration. My wife and I used to be into it. We collected a few, and restored a couple of dome tops. We had friends that were into it and got us...
Thanks for the explanation, John.
I'm having fun re-sawing some Bradford pear from trees that came down in my yard. Some is spalted, probably beyond use, but some is real nice. I don't have a wood...
What is 'reaction wood'?
Chuck
I have been experimenting with re-sawing pear wood from a couple of trees that were in my yard. One was blown down several years ago, and one was cut down 2 years ago.
I made a saw mill sled for my...
Hey, Nick!
Per the blow out above, would a dado stack cut ply better than a router? By better, I mean less blow out? I did have a backer board behind the jig.The blowout was on the front of both...
Thanks, Jerry, will pick up a can tomorrow.
Meanwhile, thanks again Glenn. I patched one of the 2 ZCI's I had made. One cracked and chipped out a bit just at the end of the saw kerf. Repaired that...
Thanks, Glen. I will try the epoxy and tape.
I did make several blanks from what material I had. Only finished 2, because I needed them NOW(impatient old bugger, that's me)... I have a piece of...
I know there is a term that describes this problem. I can't make finger joints because I can't cut stock to fit the jig for setup and set over because I don't have a zero clearance insert...
I have...