Popular Post Dadio Posted November 30, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Well it is that time again. We have our last meeting of the year a week from tomorrow that is when I give the members something I made as a present. This year I made a beam compass for that once in a lifetime time they have to mark out a circle too large for the standard Scissor compass. There are many ways to do this,a string and pencil, not very accurate, a stick with a pencil taped to it and a nail driven thru,that will work. But not as good as a fancy made wooden beam compass that should last a lifetime and be handed down to a youngster who says "Whats that thing for"? The first picture is the mock up and the rest is the build. Herb Cal, Grandpadave52, p_toad and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 I love the compass Herm. Always wanted to make something like that but never got around to it. I've made "one time only" compasses by drilling a hole in a narrow board to hold the pencil and located a screw at the proper radius to provide the centering point. I'm sure your club members will cherish them. Great design and craftsmanship HARO50 and Dadio 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAB Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Sexy HARO50 and Dadio 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Sure beats the heck out of trammel points HARO50 and Dadio 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Those are great Herb. I use one I have had since college drafting days. Not near as good looking at those you made. Dan Dadio and HARO50 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 superb Herb... Dadio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Very nice! Wish I was a club member. Dadio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Really really nice gifts Herb, lucky club members. Cal Dadio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 58 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: Wish I was a club member. Yep me too! Dadio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Those are heirlooms indeed Herb! Simply amazing. You come up with the most useful, thoughtful and creative gifts for the members each year... So, now a jillion questions for simple un-creative minds like mine... (1) First & foremost...you did sign all of these, right? (2) Where did you purchase the brass stock? width & thickness? (3) What method did you use to adhere to the beam? Superglue? Expoxy? (4) Where did you purchase the brass screws for the pencil lock & beam head? (5) Assume the pivot pin is a brass trim nail cut to length? Local source for it? Alas probably would do me no good to possess one...I'd just lose the pencil and well, since it's attached to the beam arm all would disappear. Cal, HARO50 and Dadio 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmealy Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 How do I join this club? Very nice. I always look in the background of people's photos for ideas. I see a Zyliss vice -- do you use it often? Someone gave me one and I sort of always forget I have it somewhere under the work bench. Dadio, Cal and HARO50 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnewj Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Outstanding as always, Herb! Dadio, HARO50 and Cal 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gerald Posted November 30, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 7 hours ago, Gene Howe said: Very nice! Wish I was a club member. You mean we are not the Club? some good looking stuff you make to giveaway. Dadio, Grandpadave52, Gene Howe and 3 others 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted November 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, kmealy said: How do I join this club? Very nice. I always look in the background of people's photos for ideas. I see a Zyliss vice -- do you use it often? Someone gave me one and I sort of always forget I have it somewhere under the work bench. Kieth ,I bought my first one in 1969 at the county fair, and had it in my tool box to use for years clamped to a saw horse. Then at home clamped to my work bench. I lost it in the fire, so bought another one for this shop. I use it it constantly more than my bench vise because it sets up higher and I can do so many things with it I can't do with the bench vise. Also can be removed when I want the space for flat work. I can clamp things any length, I clamped a set of cabinets 20' long once on the job by attaching it to a 24' 2X4. https://www.ebay.com/sch/items/?_nkw=zyliss+vise&_sacat=&_ex_kw=&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_sop=12&_fpos=&_fspt=1&_sadis=&LH_CAds=&rmvSB=true Herb Edited November 30, 2017 by Dadio Cal, HARO50 and Grandpadave52 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted November 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 7 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said: Those are heirlooms indeed Herb! Simply amazing. You come up with the most useful, thoughtful and creative gifts for the members each year... So, now a jillion questions for simple un-creative minds like mine... (1) First & foremost...you did sign all of these, right? (2) Where did you purchase the brass stock? width & thickness? (3) What method did you use to adhere to the beam? Superglue? Expoxy? (4) Where did you purchase the brass screws for the pencil lock & beam head? (5) Assume the pivot pin is a brass trim nail cut to length? Local source for it? Alas probably would do me no good to possess one...I'd just lose the pencil and well, since it's attached to the beam arm all would disappear. 1. Haven't signed them, might do that 2. 1/4" X 1/16" X 12'' brass strips, https://www.ebay.com/itm/K-S-064x1-4x12-Brass-Strips-1-8245/282748354425?epid=691173798&hash=item41d51d7f79:g:VPcAAOSw9hdaGZIo 3.I found that superglue worked the best. 4.https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Vtg-Stock-25-Harper-Knurled-Head-Thumb-Brass-Screws-6-32-3-4-Made-in-USA/132382678389?hash=item1ed29f5d75:g:5nsAAOSwo4pYQdy3 https://www.ebay.com/sch/items/?_nkw=brass+thumbscrews&_sacat=&_ex_kw=&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_sop=12&_fpos=&_fspt=1&_sadis=&LH_CAds=&rmvSB=true 5. Yes, http://www.rockler.com/solid-brass-escutcheon-pins HARO50, Al B, Cal and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips N Dust Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Awesome Gift!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Dadio said: 1. Haven't signed them, might do that Assignment for tomorrow...please do that. These deserve the maker's mark to preserve the history. HARO50 and Dadio 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schweitzer Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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