What did you do in your shop today?

TXMoon said:
The mesquite is beautiful, what is the struggle? I love my Tail Stock Steady as well.
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not a good picture to show it, but I have destroyed the rim. It was apt to come apart anyway, and it did. But just not sure on the shape as I was trying to keep the fragile edge. Maybe it was just my choice of how I started the bowl from the blank. More practice. Thanks Kevin.
 
Gdurfey said:
not a good picture to show it, but I have destroyed the rim. It was apt to come apart anyway, and it did. But just not sure on the shape as I was trying to keep the fragile edge. Maybe it was just my choice of how I started the bowl from the blank. More practice. Thanks Kevin.
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Oh I've done that. I am learning to let the wood tell me how it want's to be shaped. I can't say I follow that philosophy 100% of the time but I try. I won't say how many of my bowls start out 4" deep but end up 2 1/2" deep either.
 
@Gdurfey that mesquite looks awesome though. When you’re feeling a loose piece drizzle some thin CA on the cracks to hold it together. How thin is the top looks like a razor
 
More cleaning today, got rid of a ton of boring scrap wood, 80 pounds of scrap metal. Got a space ready to put in a new machine this weekend if all goes well.
 
Gdurfey said:
So, been helping with classes last weekend and figured I better get to the garage and see if I learned anything and start practicing. Had a few blanks ready so jumped into it. Did get a juniper finished before wife g

and....finally used my Tail Stock Steady!!

Having issues with my foot/tenon design and work......more practice.
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Garry, I hope that's not the actual position that you are useing the Tail Stock Steady. The wheels should be rotated another 90 degrees. Unfortunately, you need another tool rest, a round bar type about 1/2" OD x 4" long. I think I'm going to have to make up a bunch. Most people don't have the bar tool rests which really is better as they can get in between the wheels and support your tool like it's supposed to be supported. For those of you that have my TSS and don't have a round bar rest, if you are interested in getting one, let me know and I'll get some made up. The cost will be materials plus postage, and the welds will be a whole lot better than the thread with the bad welding job. I might even do the welding.
This offer is for the people who at this moment already have the TSS. You'll find it easier to use it after you receive it. If you want one, contact me and I'll make up a list. What I will need to know also is the length and diameter of the post on you current tool rest. I don't currently know the cost of the steel, and will get prices on Monday. ............. Jerry (in Tucson)
 
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Bean_counter said:
@Gdurfey that mesquite looks awesome though. When you’re feeling a loose piece drizzle some thin CA on the cracks to hold it together. How thin is the top looks like a razor
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thanks Mike. I used a lot of CA and everything held together except rim. Too many worm holes and such and yes, got it to thin before realizing. But yes, that little piece of wood defines character.
 
Gdurfey said:
@Nubsnstubs , Jerry, I need the tool rest. Yep, had difficulty and fully realized what I needed!! Thanks!
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It's gonna be a few weeks before I can get to it. But I do need to know what the length and diameter of the posts on your current tool rests are. The bar diameter I'm gonna use is maybe 1/2" and about 4" long.
Watch this video up to 31 to 40 seconds. Pause it in between that time. The tool rest pictured is what I'm gonna make. There is a slight curve. It was put in because when using the wheels at the narrowest or inboard position, the bottom of the rest might rub on the bottom wheel. I set it as close as possible without touching, then overhang my tool about 3/4 - 1". When the wheels are in the outboard position, the widest, there isn't an issue.
All of my tool rests have a post length of 6" because of the 20" swing I have. So, it's imperative you send me the lengths needed to make up a good rest to fit your lathe. .......... Jerry (in Tucson)
 
Got 12, 1 1/4” thick pieces from each panel, with just a bit left over.

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Because I kept the 2 panels the same size, I can use pieces from both panels interchangeably. Gives a bit more of a random look. Choices on size and shape now too.

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Considering adding an end grain border to the large one for a chess board.
 
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Got the fixture put together that is needed to mount the new mailbox on the bent stand and have it level and near the correct height. Just need to get some paint on it and screw it on. The mailbox will have to be mounted at about a 25° angle to the centerline to have it face the road.

Should work until the ground thaws and I can get a new post dug in.

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I didnt do a whole lot in the shop today, swept up a little. And I have always wanted to turn a large platter, and now I have a lathe that can do that. So I selected a large and dry cherry blank.
2011? Think its dry?
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Back side.
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Front side.
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I used my shop made large compass to draw a large circle.
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I think this will turn out.
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And hopefully this one too.
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Cut it out on the bandsaw, realized it's been awhile since I changed the blade. Time to order a couple. 16"× almost 3" blank.
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Mounted up. Test run at a 1,000 rpm and that's no problem with 500lbs of weight on the shelf and weight box. Smooth as can be. I'll probably start cutting about 900rpm.
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I got some supplies set up, bunch of various grits of klingspor paper that I bought at a garage sale. I like the paper, heavy cloth backing.
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So that's about all I did in the shop today.
 
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