On Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 4:49:28 PM UTC-6, Electric Comet wrote:
> If I made all my own tools I'd need to figure out how to alter
> time.
Initial and date your mallet?
Sometimes, improvising/making a tool is a project, in and of itself, so the time value doesn't matter. It's the accomplishment, even though it's a usable tool. Later, it may become an heirloom, for your son(s)/daughter(s)/grands, not just "a tool".
Sonny
Sonny wrote:
> On Thursday, January 8, 2015 11:59:40 AM UTC-6, Bill wrote:
>> Impressive video, you may enjoy (fast too):
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfOIfd_PuxU
> The write-up, under the video, notes that the free plans can be had here:
> http://www.ibuildit.ca/Workshop%20Projects/chamfer-plane-1.html
>
> Sonny
Thank you, Sonny. The SU model helped me understand what
was going on better. The project is "beyond me", at least at this point,
but I appreciate the "artistry" of the craftsman. Most of us would
have reached over and grabbed a block plane--so uncivilized! ; )
On Thu, 08 Jan 2015 12:53:39 -0500
Bill <[email protected]> wrote:
> Impressive video, you may enjoy (fast too):
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfOIfd_PuxU
I turned a carving mallet but it was time measured in minutes and
additional materials were not needed. Just one piece of firewood.
If I made all my own tools I'd need to figure out how to alter
time.
Sonny wrote:
> On Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 4:49:28 PM UTC-6, Electric Comet wrote:
>
>> If I made all my own tools I'd need to figure out how to alter
>> time.
> Initial and date your mallet?
>
> Sometimes, improvising/making a tool is a project, in and of itself, so the time value doesn't matter. It's the accomplishment, even though it's a usable tool. Later, it may become an heirloom, for your son(s)/daughter(s)/grands, not just "a tool".
>
> Sonny
>
About 8 years ago I decided I was interested in making a banjo something
like this:
http://www.bluestemstrings.com/pageBoucher1.html
And after studying it for a while, I realized I should learn how to make
a box first.
The banjo project is "almost" in sight. I bought the hoop (Oak).
The banjo doesn't look much more difficult than the plane above!
I still may seek my entryway into luthery via mountain dulcimer, we'll see.
Bill
Bill wrote:
> And after studying it for a while, I realized I should learn how to
> make a box first.
> The banjo project is "almost" in sight. I bought the hoop (Oak).
> The banjo doesn't look much more difficult than the plane above!
> I still may seek my entryway into luthery via mountain dulcimer,
> we'll see.
No Bill - please... no! I like you too much to see you go down that path.
Go with the banjo - those dulcimers are awful instruments.
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
On Thu, 8 Jan 2015 16:07:39 -0800 (PST)
Sonny <[email protected]> wrote:
> Initial and date your mallet?
No. Now if I give it to someone I may do so they can blame me.
>
> Sometimes, improvising/making a tool is a project, in and of itself,
> so the time value doesn't matter. It's the accomplishment, even
> though it's a usable tool. Later, it may become an heirloom, for
> your son(s)/daughter(s)/grands, not just "a tool".
Agree with all that. But too many other things need doin