Slowbee Posted January 10, 2020 Author Posted January 10, 2020 Take the steel work to a sandblaster, paint with Hammerite smooth. No primer needed.That is the most ideal - but taking it apart is a bit more tricky ! Going to try do it all as one part, unless I can get hold of Mr Le Turbo
DJR Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Nothing to do with woodwork, except that I managed to break my favourite hammer in the process, and skinned a knuckle. Well, most jobs worth doing involve a scraped knuckle, or not? Luckily, the little woodwork needed to repair the hammer, now allows me to sneak in and post this project here. B.t.w. it is an ammo bag, not a handbag. Tothehills, Willie2011, Ed-Zulu and 8 others 11
Hairy Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Nothing to do with woodwork, except that I managed to break my favourite hammer in the process, and skinned a knuckle. Well, most jobs worth doing involve a scraped knuckle, or not? Luckily, the little woodwork needed to repair the hammer, now allows me to sneak in and post this project here. B.t.w. it is an ammo bag, not a handbag. is that pink lipsticks in your handbag nice work DJR! I am slowly working on my first knife, a small peeler for the kitchen and she will be getting a set of (I think it is Iroko, sure smells like it) scales soon. They have been rough cut and I need to start making progress on the project ... taken way too long as I have been working without a vice and also buying basic tools as I go and need them (basics such as files for example). What I have realised, Builders is a massive rip off ... always knew they were a little pricier due to their size and the "convenience" factor, but when I can buy a better file from Fawkes Brothers in P/Island for half the price of the builders rubbish the degree of ripping off becomes clear. Long Wheel Base 1
Hairy Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 is that pink lipsticks in your handbag nice work DJR! I am slowly working on my first knife, a small peeler for the kitchen and she will be getting a set of (I think it is Iroko, sure smells like it) scales soon. They have been rough cut and I need to start making progress on the project ... taken way too long as I have been working without a vice and also buying basic tools as I go and need them (basics such as files for example). What I have realised, Builders is a massive rip off ... always knew they were a little pricier due to their size and the "convenience" factor, but when I can buy a better file from Fawkes Brothers in P/Island for half the price of the builders rubbish the degree of ripping off becomes clear.https://www.fowkes.co.za/ Albatross 1
the nerd Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 I have an old mini jointer that I'm looking to get rid of. It runs, probably needs blades or blades sharpening... I will post some pics a bit later but shoot me a PM if you interested...
madbradd Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 Not sure if this has been posted, but it looks really cool. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Lever-Espresso-Machine/ Long Wheel Base and Hairy 2
Hairy Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 Think this was a clever solution / improvisation to a french cleat DJR 1
Slowbee Posted January 24, 2020 Author Posted January 24, 2020 That is the most ideal - but taking it apart is a bit more tricky ! Going to try do it all as one part, unless I can get hold of Mr Le Turboanyone got contact details for Mr Le Turbo?
DJR Posted January 25, 2020 Posted January 25, 2020 DJR: wherefrom do you source your leather?Woodheads, the oldest shop in Cape Town. And my favorite one. https://www.woodheads.co.za/ Capricorn 1
Capricorn Posted January 25, 2020 Posted January 25, 2020 Woodheads, the oldest shop in Cape Town. And my favorite one. https://www.woodheads.co.za/omw ofc! how'd i forget that. thanks though! Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
The Ouzo Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 I thought this would be the right thread to ask in. My folks are moving to a smaller place, so yesterday I was helping my dad sort out the garage at the old place. He has a lot of tools, mostly woodworking stuff from his dad and his grand dad. Mostly hand saws, manual drills that kind of thing.It would be shame to get rid of the stuff, I've taken a few things but I really dont have the space to keep tools that I'll most likely never use. I'd love to keep everything if I could. Where could we advertise these tools ? I'm sure there are folks out there that would absolutely love to get their hands on them.
carrera4s Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) I thought this would be the right thread to ask in. My folks are moving to a smaller place, so yesterday I was helping my dad sort out the garage at the old place. He has a lot of tools, mostly woodworking stuff from his dad and his grand dad. Mostly hand saws, manual drills that kind of thing.It would be shame to get rid of the stuff, I've taken a few things but I really dont have the space to keep tools that I'll most likely never use. I'd love to keep everything if I could. Where could we advertise these tools ? I'm sure there are folks out there that would absolutely love to get their hands on them. You can try these Facebook pages: Houtwerkers Koop en Verkoop Blad Garage Houtwerkers Groep Houtwerkers Houtwerk Woodworkers Forum South Africa PS: If there is a Stanley or North Bros Yankee Brace that you want to sell, I will definitely be interested. It has this little PIN for the ratchet mechanism: Edited February 3, 2020 by carrera4s
carrera4s Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 I recently had a very specific order for a pen from a colleague in London - he collects pens. Rather than a round body pen, he wanted it hexagonal. And he wanted the Cap and Body from two separate African Hardwoods. The Cap is African Blackwood and the Body is African Rosewood. The model is called Magnetic Vertex Supreme. Gunmetal. Rollerball. The Cap "post" onto the body with a magnet - quite cool. WrightJnr, Grease_Monkey, Rocket-Boy and 7 others 10
Rocket-Boy Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 I recently had a very specific order for a pen from a colleague in London - he collects pens. Rather than a round body pen, he wanted it hexagonal. And he wanted the Cap and Body from two separate African Hardwoods. The Cap is African Blackwood and the Body is African Rosewood. The model is called Magnetic Vertex Supreme. Gunmetal. Rollerball. The Cap "post" onto the body with a magnet - quite cool. Hex 4 Small.jpg Hex 1 Small.jpg Hex 3 Small.jpgwow, as always your quality of work is amazing!Must have been quite tricky getting the sides all equal. Did you size it down after the tubes were in and then turn the tapers?I hope you used a skew!!
carrera4s Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) wow, as always your quality of work is amazing!Must have been quite tricky getting the sides all equal. Did you size it down after the tubes were in and then turn the tapers?I hope you used a skew!! Tx Rocket-Boy! No skew on this one! Firstly glued the tubes in as per normal. Roughing gouge on the ends then small spindle gouge to get the ends to the correct shape & diameter. Then I built a jig to clamp the barrels on the workbench and used a Nr 4 hand plane to shape the hex sides. I used an electronic angle finder to turn the blank 60 degrees each time to get the correct angles. Sounds easier than it was! . Next time I will build a router sled to use on the lathe so I can use the lathe's indexing for the angles... Edited February 3, 2020 by carrera4s Long Wheel Base 1
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