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MiterSet
Chips N Dust and 6 others reacted to schnewj for a topic
Point taken...however, for an above average tablesaw jockey being able to set and cut stock for segmented pieces accurately, without trial and error and wasted stock, it is well worth the price of admission. The price is less than or comparable to most tools that woodworkers buy to perform skill improvement projects. A good quality dovetail saw (just as an example) is about the same price as this tool. Not everyone hand cuts tenons or dovetails, Yet, the saws are in demand. That doesn't indicate a soft woodworking market to me. I have seen these used but have never seen them advertised. Personally, I never went looking for them. The point I'm trying to make, is, that, if they would advertise and market better the market demand would probably increase. I see these as a great tools to save time, money and frustration. I DON'T trust the accuracy of most miter gauges. You have to get fussy with them to get them just right and they don't always allow for the oddball X+1/2° angle as Herb pointed out. This tool ensures a quick, accurate, and no-brainer way to set the gauges up. Even a piece of garbage stock miter gauge becomes accurate as long as it will lock down solidly.7 points -
+1 What Bill said. I only lasted in college 3 years and couldn't take anymore of those proffessors standing up front for an hour each session spouting how much they knew and not teaching one darned thing ,not even cracking open the text book they wrote and made you buy for $20. (which was a good sum then). I went in the service then went logging and construction the next 45 years and loved every minute of it. Herb5 points
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MiterSet
Cal and 4 others reacted to Grandpadave52 for a topic
Well stated...Thanks Herb!!...I learned along time ago there are many ways up, down and around a tree. I appreciated not only your PIP review, but the awareness of such tools...it demonstrated that American ingenuity and quality can still be had an economical price.5 points -
This debate could go on forever,but the point of this thread was to review this particular tool/ jig for people looking to use the table saw for cutting miters. I agree that trim carpenters don't use table saws to cut trim, it would be uneconomical and most jobs don't have a table saw available because of the Corporate Risk Management Policies. And that type of work is not suited for table saws. Hence the Chop Saw fills that requirement. As Bill points out the miter gauge for tables saws are difficult to set at odd fractions of an angle, and I might add the chop[saws are too, without a lot of fussing. I use my RA saw for cross cutting 90 deg. cuts up to 14" wide, and use the table saw to cross cut wider material. I don't like chop saws, and they are limited too in a lot of ways. But this is all shop work not site work, and this jig is very fast and accurate for what it does,is quality made, and reasonable priced. I respect your position and admire and appreciate the fact you and others can do the same job by hand, I just don't have that kind of patients, and understand that there are many ways to do the same task. Herb5 points
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MiterSet
John Morris and 3 others reacted to schnewj for a topic
I blame the educations system! In the past four or five decades we have been pushing our children to "go to college and get an education"! NOT all kids are college material. Yet we push them into it and away from the service oriented professions. We need to get back to teaching trades and skills instead of running up a surplus of educated idiots. I was pushed into college and I don't regret it. I made a very good living. However, my first love has always been working with my hands. I learned everything that I could from basics to finished product. Not everybody is that ambitious, though! Especially, the majority of the "electronics" kids of today. Bottom line is I have much more respect for the person who can do, rather than the person who can hire it done. As for appreciating those who work with their hands, I have the greatest respect for those people. Unfortunately, true craftsmanship has been replace by the mantra "faster, cheaper, and better". The people who practice that, have no respect from me. You can only have two of the three if you want good products. Some people no longer have pride in their work...they only do it for the paycheck.4 points -
MiterSet
Cal and 3 others reacted to Grandpadave52 for a topic
...Stick apparently has been there already! @Chips N Dust will take down the two maple bars before the rest of us can get through TSA. Leaves the two muffins for Gene cause those cinnamon buns are now spoken for!4 points -
Shaker Style Vanity (Poplar)
Cal and 2 others reacted to John Morris for a topic
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Working on Summer Show Stock
HARO50 and 2 others reacted to Ron Dudelston for a topic
It's funny you ask John. I sold that at a Christmas show in 2015 but I did a show yesterday and a lady asked about it. Looks like I'll be building a couple more for a November show.3 points -
How long to set up a machine for this
difalkner and one other reacted to Smallpatch for a topic
I would like to know about how long it would take to set up a cnc using this picture below. It is from wifes stained glass catalog of patterns... I made one exactly like this then changed the birds to cardinals which better goes with our area. Don't believe any love birds are seen here except in cars. This is what I saw in the original picture. I am wondering if it would be worth my time investing in a cnc for I only do one of a kind. It always comes to me as I am putting something together to make changes the next time I start thinking to do the same picture. Or can a person make this with a cnc? I think lots of guys never being around a cnc knows what one will or can do?? Maybe you guys can help clear up the ??????'s2 points -
Road Trip!
p_toad and one other reacted to steven newman for a topic
Took a day off from the shop today.....yard sales were a bust....too nice of a day to go into the shop....Hauled the Boss, and my son off on a Road Trip... Springfield, OH has an Antique Mall.....HUGE one.....8 big rooms of stuff....Number one rule...IF a tool is INSIDE a glass case...take a look, but keep on walking. There was this one stall.....looked like someone had emptied both a Sears and a woodcraft tool section, and just piled it up on a BUNCH of shelves....Dug through over 100+ chisels....looking for a couple wood handled ones I could use.. The wide one is 1-1/4", the other is 1/4"...$6 for the biggie, $1 for the wee one... Sharp? Not even close. But, we have ways... Hoops? Not sure IF I'd hit the little one....biggie has been hit a few times too many.. For $7 and change? I think I can make do....Walked around in the place for over 2 hours, and only saw about half of the stuff. Supper was at Five Guys Burgers.....then a nice drive home.....not too bad of a day...2 points -
Putting the CNC to work!
Cal and one other reacted to MT Stringer for a topic
I will post some pictures later after I get the film developed! Got the CNC working today. I am cutting dadoes and shelf pin holes for the ten cabinet sides that I am building. These are the wall cabinets 39 inches tall. I have to flip the pieces once end for end because I don't have the cutting capacity to do it in one pass. If they were 37 inches, or shorter, that would be perfect. I could lay them on the x axis and make the cuts in one pass. So, I start the cut, then go inside the house (only a few steps away), and watch a little drag racing or other things on the computer. When I hear the router shut down, I go out and flip the piece and run the file again. The sides are identical with the dadoes cut 2 inches from each end. Then half of the shelf pins are drilled starting 8 inches above where the shelf bottom (or top) will be. So I end up with identical pieces that can actually be flipped if needed, but I won't do that. I have the top of each piece marked. Note: The work pieces are already cut to final width and length, and clamped to the bed of the CNC with the long end on the Y axis. My file cuts the dado and half of the shelf pins (1 1/4 inches apart). After flipping the work piece and cutting the remaining half, I have one side that is complete. OOPS!, I just heard it shut down. Gotta go. Only two more sides left and I will be through. Tough job, but somebody's got to do it!2 points -
Working on Summer Show Stock
Nickp and one other reacted to Ron Dudelston for a topic
I have a few shows this summer and I decided to add a few new items. Although I have made these boxes before, I decided to make a couple of jewelry boxes out of these. One is sapele and maple and the other is ambrosia maple and sapele. The dark bodied sapele box does have an upper tray but is not shown. The inside and trays are flocked. For some reason the lighting made it look like the flocking is thin but it really isn't. Now to establish a price.2 points -
What to do with a...
lew and one other reacted to steven newman for a topic
Ok....Here is what LITTLE got done, today.. . Finished ONE raised panel, and tried to fit it....Two more blanks sitting there were crosscut and ripped to size ( I hope) and feet were made on the stiles. Two of these "Top" panels were sized, one is set in the jig....then got distracted with saw work.. Panel blanks #2 and #3 ariived from the bandsaw.... Two more are waiting to be ripped for width...one doesn't look too bad.. #3. Simple cut...as for the other one.. Might take a little extra work? Will need a "back Bevel" on the raised panels, so they sit in the grooves better. I also transferred the marks for the mortises to the next two stiles, hopefully they will line up with the ones I already made. Too much going on at once....time to step back, and decide where to focus on..... Stay tuned, Tuesday is just around the corner...2 points -
Road Trip!
steven newman and one other reacted to Grandpadave52 for a topic
Yeah, probably...gonna guess Steven clicked on the sub-link by mistake...easy to do now in this forum especially after a day trudging through flea markets... @John Morris...would you please move this thread...with @steven newman approval & awareness. Thanks in advance, Dave2 points -
Road Trip!
steven newman and one other reacted to HARO50 for a topic
Should this thread MAYBE be moved to the regular "Hand tools" section? John2 points -
Road Trip!
p_toad and one other reacted to steven newman for a topic
More on the road stuff today... Needed to fill the gas tank....wasn't paying the $2.36 a gallon here in town.....drove out to Huntsville, OH.....$2.04 a gallon. Stopped in at the Junk-n-the-Box and did a bit of shopping.....entire shelf of hand planes....pass. There was a large box on the floor "anything in the box- $1" Ok, dug around for a while....picked two items and paid my $2.. Rosewood, Brass and steel...blades are 9" long. haven't tried to check them for square, yet.. BTW on the shelf above the box, there was another, smaller square...$5? Pass. Had to take the Boss to the grocery stores, then back home. BTW....Pastor LOVED his new desk!!!!!!!!2 points -
Putting the CNC to work!
MEBCWD and one other reacted to MT Stringer for a topic
Since I am still a beginner with a new machine and new to me software, it took a while. I would work on it, preview the result, then make some changes and run the preview. I don't have any idea time wise, but the bottom line is it worked perfect the first try, which was a trial run. Sorry for the wishy-washy answer. But, I already have the file set up to cut the larger bottom side pieces! They will fit with the 31 inch long side across the x axis, so only one pass to cut the dadoes and shelf pin holes. I really only need shelf pin holes in four pieces. The rest of the bottom cabinets will have drawers. Why 31 inch tall sides, you might ask? I will be putting down a 3 1/2 inch tall ladder frame and leveling it first. The boxes will sit on top of it.2 points -
What's On Your Work Bench?
lew and one other reacted to joe the gas man for a topic
Cliff, once everything settles back down, you will be able to go through everything and make your shop "New" again. I'd like to find myself in a similar situation but as soon as I think about stirring things up to rearrage and clean another project request comes in. uhoh, gotta go weld a bolt onto the smoker!2 points -
Road Trip!
steven newman and one other reacted to Grandpadave52 for a topic
Nice finds especially the 1/4" one...looks like a mortise chisel? Apparently Springfield has this too...Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market Looks like that would be worth a trip sometime...little pricey on admission IMO for the May & September events, but I'm a cheapskate!2 points -
Going from scratch without a 3D model it would involve considerable modeling time in the software, and even more time to cut using a CNC. There is some value in the hand carved look that simply won't be there if CNC cut. The tight inside corners can't be done, implying the need to make several individual pieces to fit together when done. Optionally the design could be simplified a bit just to make it simpler to cut on a CNC, but it would still be a challenge. For the time invested I think you are better off doing them the way you are. The only real advantage would come from the ability to make more than one once the needed files are created.2 points
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Sharpening a Carving Knife by Harley Refsal
Grandpadave52 reacted to John Morris for a topic
Just a great tip, for you woodcarvers.1 point -
I see a lot of Euro-hinges in my work, often just needed some adjustments to line up doors. In the last five or six project that I've done with doors, I've used them. I'll have to admit, when I looked at all the options in the catalog, I got real confused. Cups and mounting plates sold separately, soft close option, degree of opening, amount of overlap, face frame or frameless, type of mounting screws, 3 or more different brands, etc. . (Though it's somewhat easier to just go to Rockler and pick up one of the smaller number of options there). This just came in and I found it to be a good guide into helping select what you need. https://www.familyhandyman.com/smart-homeowner/all-about-euro-hinges?pmcode=IVBJJU103&_cmp=DiyTipsHintsNL&_ebid=DiyTipsHintsNL7/30/2017&_mid=159942&ehid=EBC4D8BEC6F08D97A318788DB78D9A1244AF138A P.S. I found out years ago that Blum hinges have a lifetime guarantee. If one ever fails, they'll send you a replacement. And here is a presentation Blum gave the the woodworking club last year https://gallery.mailchimp.com/85f44c62cf7023fd358e2dc03/files/c3597fcd-a098-4ddd-be57-90932b8a3976/Concealed_Hinge_Presentation_Blum.pdf1 point
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Putting the CNC to work!
Cal reacted to MT Stringer for a topic
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I appreciate the OP's question as I'm often confronted by students wanting such and such cut on our CNCs. Each project is different, and will be a one-off job. The roll I play has evolved to include being able to filter out requests which could be done more easily using other machines in our shop. I also scout around for projects that COULD be better done on a CNC than the way a student is currently planning to cut them. Having a big CNC that can cut parts from 4x8 sheets of plywood has made our students assume that ANYTHING to be cut from plywood should be cut on the CNC. I've gotten requests for a sheet full of rectangles to be cut, and had to show the student how our panel saw and table saws can cut rectangles out of that sheet in less time than it would take me to draw up and toolpath their request. I've had students show me the rough-sawn plank of some hardwood they want to cut all their parts out of using the CNC. They get to learn how our jointer and planers are better at making their plank flat and uniformly thick. They'll learn that most of their parts can be ripped from the plank on the table saw and cut to length using our compound miter saw. Now when they want tenons cut on the ends or dovetails on an edge the CNC moves up to be the best choice for handling those cuts. It is tempting to believe a CNC can be a complete shop, and one creatively configured could come close. But if time is money, then a more efficient shop has all the other tools I've mentioned, and several more. 4D1 point
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What's On Your Work Bench?
HARO50 reacted to Grandpadave52 for a topic
Think you need to change the batteries or dip it in ice....1 point -
What's On Your Work Bench?
p_toad reacted to Chips N Dust for a topic
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VCarve Pro 9.0 Woes!
MEBCWD reacted to MT Stringer for a topic
What the heck? Each time I start a new project in VCarve Pro ver 9, it is set to an offset. This has become a nuisance to say the least. I don't know how to get the box unchecked. It appears to be a default setting. Or did someone else use my software before I upgraded? I did not have this problem with Cut2D or the trial version of VCarve Pro 8.5. Help!!!1 point -
I think that's right I"ve been to shows with a lot of yard crap ("Pukey Ducks") and those with artisan works and the price & quality competition can be a key to what sells and what doesn't1 point
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Hmm, I always remembered it as "Few Tell" I have a friend, Bill Fee. On my GPS it says "Bilfy" and on my phone it says, "Feeble"1 point
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Not in MY hooch!
steven newman reacted to John Morris for a topic
Moved up from Archives, I still love reading this one, thanks @steven newman.1 point -
Shaker Style Vanity (Poplar)
Cal reacted to John Morris for a topic
One primer one coat I am thinking Gene. If it needs more I can paint in place. Leaks! Surely you jest! Appraiser is coming Tuesday. Not pictured, I just installed the Blum Tandems before I closed up shop, I wanted to get those in before the sink goes over the top, I'll install the vanity without doors and drawers, as long as it's functional we are good to go.1 point -
Shaker Style Vanity (Poplar)
Cal reacted to John Morris for a topic
Thank you for the comments guys, they are very encouraging. We got a lot done today since this morning! I'm pooped! My goal was to paint tonight, but it'll have to happen in the morning, Mrs. Morris still needs to go out with the kids and pick up a quart. So I couldn't paint even if I wanted too, thank goodness!1 point -
What to do with a...
HARO50 reacted to Grandpadave52 for a topic
Now you're talking & thinking straight! Sometimes just need to enjoy life! Enjoy your day. The project and us will all be around tomorrow if needed! Edit add: still too nice of a day to spend in a basement. Unless you're @lew with a gaggle of relatives hovering about1 point -
What to do with a...
HARO50 reacted to steven newman for a topic
Let's see, Uncle Charlie (Horse) arrived at 0445 this morning......made walking around kind of...fun. Too nice a day outside, did a bit of Rust Hunting....Meh, still too nice of a day to spend in a basement.....might just take the day off...Maybe get caught up tomorrow?1 point -
found my error: should be - MOCTRP measure once, cut twice, redraw plan..... don't follow me around, i'm lost.1 point
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How long to set up a machine for this
Grandpadave52 reacted to Al B for a topic
Some things are better left to the hands of an artist.1 point -
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What to do with a...
Cal reacted to steven newman for a topic
Actually, I went back to the shop, after lunch was over.... Both of the remaining stiles have been S4S and a groove ran in each.. Made a pound or two of "Noodles" while I was at it.. Might be a tad crunchy, but they are Maple-flavoured Set those two aside, grooved the rails... Then cut a few tenons.. And set these aside....Marked a few lines.. Built a jig.. Now..when one goes about making Raised Panels, ala Paul Sellers... You must have the "proper" plane....Stanley No. 4c ( Made in England, no less... Yes, raised panels....I thought I'd at least try one.. I worked on both end grain ends first...yes, both are about done.... I rotated the blank 90 degrees, and worked along one edge... Tried a dry fit... And right about here...I ran out of "gumption"....figured I could continue this tomorrow... 6 hours IN the shop today....in need of a cold one....settled for a cup of ice and a Mountain Dew... Stay tuned....1 point -
I can introduce you to my friend, who will help you sort out those chisels and planes by width,type, length, and get a color coded system working. On second thought, they'll need to be replaced with ones that match brands & colors on the handles. ;-) http://thepatriotwoodworker.com/topic/20385-a-shop-to-build-projects-or-a-project-to-build-shops/#comment-1182851 point
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Would something like this work? https://www.fernco.com/plumbing/flexible-couplings1 point
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Dust collection pipe question.....
Wil reacted to Fred W. Hargis Jr for a topic
Well, no...there isn't anything off the shelf that does exactly what you want (that I'm aware of). The 6" snap lock will work without forcing it, but you need a pair of what's called "crimping pliers" (and maybe a lot of patience). You will wind up with some of the connections being backward to the air flow...but what the hey, it won't make that much difference. Now if the PVC wasn't buried in concrete there would be other options (like heating it with a heat gun to expand or shrink the end), but what you want to do can be made to work. BTW, don't waste time/money trying to ground the PVC.1 point -
MiterSet
John Morris reacted to Dadio for a topic
This is what sold me on the tool was that the standard 30,60,45,90 degree angles are basically easy to set up accurately with squares ,triangles,and protractors, the odd angles become trial and error. Just .1 degree on a 11 sided polygon, (hendecagon) will give you a total error of 2.2 degree when assembled. Fer example I made a wooden bucket one time that was supposed to have 32 staves ( icosidodecagon ), when I went to assemble it the last stave was wide open on the last joint. By removing one stave it was perfect,so it ended up a 31 stave bucket (triacontakaihenagon) and only I knew the difference. But when I went to attach the bail, instead of being straight across it was one stave off. Herb1 point -
Harbor Freight new lines
Gerald reacted to Grandpadave52 for a topic
I've tried to stay out of this topic, but finally decided to toss my 2 cents in since I already had my coffee...John not picking on you at all, but using your ISO statement to further clarify what that actually means. I speak with some knowledge having met the requirements of obtaining an ISO Lead Auditor Certification via a Certified Registrar and leading and conducting a variety of formal internal audits for a Fortune 50 Company. Because a manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 Certified (compliant) does not necessarily mean they turn out high quality products. ISO certification essentially means, as a manufacturing facility, you operate under a defined and documented quality plan written internally which includes a specific process to mitigate quality errors If (when) they occur and you execute to your plan. The quality level of any product is ultimately defined by the end customer (consumer) proportional to the price paid for the product, the durability and reliability of the product as well as parts and service beyond the sale (aka dealer organization). As John noted, I believe we all try to by American made products when/where possible, but it is up to those companies to justify their value. I'm in business too...the business of doing what I need to get done efficiently and as effectively as possible while maintaining my own personal cash flow. I could rant here for hours about the obscene level of compensation CEO's and other top executives earn while resourcing the work to undeveloped parts of the world, but it's your lucky day...I won't do that However, while Bosch (and some others) makes a quality tool and may in fact assemble some of those tools right here in the good 'ole USA, Bosch Co. IS NOT an American company; therefore the overall profits earned ultimately do not stay in this country but return to the "mother-land." Note in the first paragraph below, the gross sales last year is specified in Euros, NOT American dollars...just sayin' From Bosch Co Home Page...Bosch in the U.S.A. The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 390,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2016). The company generated sales of 73.1 billion euros in 2016. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.... ...The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. The basis for the company’s future growth is its innovative strength. At 120 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 59,000 associates in research and development. The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.” The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant upfront investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.1 point -
You might also check to see if there is an update. I found a 9.008 update available today which was to fix a few errors that users have found.1 point
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VCarve Pro 9.0 Woes!
MEBCWD reacted to MT Stringer for a topic
But...but...but I have never used an offset. That is the way it was after upgrading to ver 9 from 8.5. Bummer. I will try your suggestion later this evening and report back. Thanks Mike1 point -
Working on Summer Show Stock
MT Stringer reacted to Ron Dudelston for a topic
Me too Lew. I have way too much time in them though. If they don't sell then mama will have new boxes.1 point