Dick Smith Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 All you woodies - have a look at this over on another forum.How many would you like? Bearing in mind they come in right and left hand versions (to cope with awkward grain, natch). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Nice wood on the handles Dick, I thought it was walnut until I read further down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I see you are not the only BB BB?That is a nice bit of kit Dick. I didn't think that it was possible to do a good plane cut across the grain, but that sorts it very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I cannot believe forums like that even exist - you should all be ashamed of yourselves for posting photos like that! [:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 I don't know what you mean!Lots of retired men staying out of their wives' way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 [quote user="Jonzjob"]I see you are not the only BB BB?That is a nice bit of kit Dick. I didn't think that it was possible to do a good plane cut across the grain, but that sorts it very well.[/quote]Yes, that's the interesting part. I use a Record 078 a bit, and this looks a lot better. No word on price yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgina Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 This reminded me of a lovely old Italian guy I knew who used to spend days carving rude things out of wood. I thought we were going to see some of his work then. He had a nice set of coat hooks once [:$] they were hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 By the way Dick. My spam filter does not like your heading for this thread [:-))]!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 That link doesn't work for me Dick, maybe the pooter isn't quite right yet? Congrats on the retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thanks, Chris. Good to see you posting. I'll check the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 It worked for me Dick!!Nice to see you're beak Chris!! (No, not a smelling mastike...)[:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thanks both, good to be back in touch. You've got no excuse not to be banging stuff out to your hearts content now Dick, exciting eh? Keep taking the meds JJ, they'll work one day! Hey I got me a lathe! Ok it's only a small one and I'm still not sure which end you hold but it's been fun so far...including the time I strapped a 6" square lump of Oak on it and fired up a chainsaw to see if it was as wild as I'd hoped! It's been a summer of travel & soul searching & I reckon the way ahead is pretty clear now (if EDF don't turn the lights off!)...it should be fun. Talking of beaks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I saw this on the TF1 news yesterday and thought I would post the link for all you woodies!I know Jonz will love this and Dick Smith will wet his knickers when he see this guys workshop[:)]There is a 30 second advertisement just before and then the news presenter introduces the item - but stick with it as the short video of this artisan is quite lovely.http://13h.tf1.fr/13h/series/0,,4105840,00-rencontre-avec-un-faconneur-d-appeaux-.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I really love the emphasis on the safety with all the belt drive guards. It would never be allowed by EU regs!! But it is France, so that OK then?That is a large copy lathe he has there! The tidy aspect should please you too Chris.OK Chris, what was the result of your chain sawing on your lathe? If you need any gen on doing various things on it then just yell and I will try (!!!???) to help...Ta for the link Twinks!![:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 [quote user="Jonzjob"]That is a large copy lathe he has there! [/quote] The mind boggles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Twinks,,, behave [:-))][:-))]!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Looks like a really cool workshop but you're right JJ, way too tidy, bet it was only like that 'cos the cameras were there? Good link Twinks.I dare not say what the results of chainsaw vs lathe were, but best not repeated I think.Yeah a question, how to sharpen the gouges without ruining the bevel? No way am I putting them on the Tormek and spoiling the trueness of the stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I had a think about you and your chainsaw and the lathe!! You would have needed to stand behind the lathe because the chain on the saw is coming towards you and the wood is doing the same if you stand in front. I would not have stayed to watch you trying that Chris, nut [:-))]case or what ???I don't have a Tormek, but I do have sharp gouges. I use a bench grinder with a white stone with a home made jig. [IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Grindingjig.jpg[/IMG]To do spindle gouges you put the plate on the jig to the angle that you require for the bevel, start the cut atone side with the gouge rolled over to present the end of the cutting edge[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Grindingjig1.jpg[/IMG]And just roll it over and swing it round until you get to the other end of the edge...[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Grindingjig2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Grindingjig3.jpg[/IMG]For a roughing out gouge, bowl gouge or anything of the like just roll it over keeping the gouge in line with the wheel. The tool moves across the stone so that you keep a true stone and you have a sharp gouge. Just remember to keep the shaft of the tool against the plate and make sure that the plate is tightened down and won't move. No expensive gadgets, just an accurate cut!!!Good-ere-init [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Good post JJ thanks, I'll get round to getting a less expensive grinder than the Tormek. I had thought of a worn out belt on the belt sander? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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