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I think I might be checking the chuck and screw assembly with nothing in it and turned by hand. It is possible (dare I say it) that something is not quite right with the machine. Is there an adapter in the chuck and if so is it in straight? Tighten the jaws of the chuck closed and turn on the...

The travellers return! Sounds like you folks are just having too much fun :lol: I hope there was no problems this time with finding your caravan! Well, the first bobbin is made and the lady has tried it. She wanted a little different design and that is what she got. I need to fine tune a bit...

Hi Chas Let's hope Graham doesn't have too good of a time and can't find his way ... again! Tom

Answered my own question! Did some more surfing and found what I wanted. Still, any and all info about bobbins is very welcome if anyone wishes. Tom

Hello All I have been asked by a friend to make some lace making bobbins. I have found lots of photos on the net as to what they look like but I can't seem to find any actual measurements. The person that wants them is just starting and can't tell me much either. Can anyone help or point me...

A very sad message indeed. I only knew Trevor from this forum but he seemed like someone I would have liked to have met in person. My condolences to the family as well. Tom

I use a dust collector (4" hose) directly behind the piece being sanded. You can watch the ribbon of dust being sucked into the hose. I also have a 750cfm air filter up on the ceiling avove the lathes. I still get some dust flying around so I wear a resperator as well. Tom

Good idea John. I was lucky, no digits missing and only a few drops of blood from where the sharp plastic bits hit me. It is amazing ... I have found about a dozen pieces so far of the push stick. My shop is 28 feet long and some pieces were at the opposite end to where the saw was. Again...

I too am recovering from a push stick incident. I was using a plastic push stick (Came with a saw) with some hickory. The stick just touched the saw blade and exploded into many pieces. Needless to say the hickory got loose and went flying ... into me :( End result ... I still find parts of...

Hi ED. Check your private message box. I sent you one. Tom

Hi Ed. Good question. It depends if you are in a hurry or a patient person. CA (medium or thick) seems to be the glue of choice by production types (almost instant cure with accellerant) and polyurathane has to be left over night to cure. Poly is supposed to be more flexible with weather...

Ed451 You've done it now. Life will take on a whole new meaning .... but remember, the world always has been round, not flat .... that means we are right :D I started doing some pens last Christmas for gifts. These are numbers 51 and 52 since then. These were for my wife's birthday...

Yup and before he knows it he will be trying those wee lace bobbins! (By the way, I was on attempt #11 before I broke my hand, I will try again when I am better) Tom

:lol: There goes another one :lol: This weekend it will be a chairleg or two ... then ... lookout! It is indeed a slippery slope and there is no turning back ... really. Welcome Phil, and hang on ... it's a long, fast ride. Graham ... shame on you ... not only helping someone to the "Dark...

Nice combination or wood Chas. I like the shape as well. You certainly are keeping up your production rate. Tom

Hi Andrew Nice piece of wood and a nice result. It could be the photo but there seems to be small tool marks in the pesky transition area between wall and bottom. If there isn't I apologize. If there is, on the next one you could try using a power drill with a small sanding disk on it to...

Those are little beauties indeed. The one with the white powder inside looks like it might be pipestone. If it is, you can remove that powder with a wet paper towel . The captive ring is a nice touch as well. Well done. Tom

Thanks Chas, it kinda makes me wonder why I spend days putting a finish on! One of the best products to final burnish your pieces with is free! A paper sack from the grocery store ... supposed to be equivilent to 2500 grit. Try a tung or danish oil finish when you get a chance. It takes longer...

I have been told that purple heart will remain purple if it lives in a bright area. My mother in law in York has a bowl I made three years ago and it lives in a bright room. Last Sept it was still as purple as when I made it. It was finished with 12 coats of wipe on poly, the first 10 coats...

I can give some help here. The drill bits from P.O.C. work well. They will still wander a bit if you hit some very hard grain, but I have tried other brad point type bits from other places and they do the same. The secret seems to be light pressure and frequent cleaning of the bit. All in all...