Popular Post Gerald 12,194 Posted January 19, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 After the last meeting our turning club had back in November we were diccussing covers for turning tools to protect the edges from damage and protect others from getting hurt by the sharp edges. I thought maybe Kydex and someone suggested PVC. I looked at what I had and the cost of getting different diameters. For my 5/8 Thompson I used 1/2 schedule 40 and a heat gun to soften and stretch. For my 1 1/4 scrapers I used 1 inch schedule 40 which when flattened is a perfect fit. Note that schedule 40 has a little memory so while still hot tends to spring back so I had to leave in the vise to cool and it stays that way. The cover for the bowl gouge fits so well that the gouge will not go any deeper into the sleeve. steven newman, Steve Krumanaker, HARO50 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Chips N Dust 8,753 Posted January 19, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) Gerald, When you heat up your pvc, use a wet cloth to help cool it and it will maintain the bent shape you have given it That is what we do when we have to make our own sweeps for conduit runs Edited January 19, 2017 by Chips N Dust Grandpadave52, steven newman, HARO50 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morris 22,466 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Danged slick Gerald, thanks for the great tip! Sharing this one on social media for our social media turners, thanks! Cal and Grandpadave52 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lew 18,743 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 That's a really cool idea, Gerald! Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smallpatch 9,024 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I was watching guys lay pvc in a foundation long ago and they used a pickup exaust to heat the pipe and a garden hose to set the shapes. They were probably ill eagles from another country. The unions might have frowned on something that classy and simple. HARO50 and steven newman 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HandyDan 92,502 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Very good idea Gerald. Do you use the covers all the time or just for travel and demos? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Krumanaker 3,265 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Great idea, I will definitely make some of those. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dadio 7,615 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Great idea Gerald, I don't have any turning tools but will look at adapting that to some chisels I have in the drawer. Herb Grandpadave52 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LarryS 2,214 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Good idea Gerald!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gerald 12,194 Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 11 hours ago, HandyDan said: Very good idea Gerald. Do you use the covers all the time or just for travel and demos? Just for travel or demo for me. Thanks for the comments. I will have to remember the colling tricks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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