I need to create a 2 1/2 circular recess in a hunk of wood for a project my=
son is working on. My largest forstner bit is 2 1/8. My instinct is to g=
et one of those adjustable hole bits and work in from 2 1/2 to 2 1/8 and le=
t the forstner gobble up the remainder. Depth is only 1/2 inch or so. I'm=
sure there is a better way to do this ... so let's hear from you guys :-)
Larry
"Morgans" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote
>>
>> Big machine for making lots of saw dust. wish Festool would make one. > LOL
>
> Naaah. You know they won't.
>
> The way I see it, they can't figure out how to make a woodchip suction
> system that would pick up 99.5% of the wood chips generated by a lathe,
> so they won't make a machine that can't keep their high standards.
>
> Ducking and running.
Probably true. But, knowing Festool they will make a machine that turns
out pieces that look like they were made on a lathe and contains 99.5 % of
the saw dust. LOL
so let's hear from you guys :-)
***********************************
Drill 1/4" pivot hole to ~3/8". Set pivot arm for 1.25" (outside cutter) radius.
Then make one circumnavigation with this:
http://patwarner.com/router_circle_maker.html
Remove the apparatus and waste to the circumferential ring.
Good to any practical radius.
On 12/18/2013 12:31 PM, Gramps' shop wrote:
> I need to create a 2 1/2 circular recess in a hunk of wood
> for a project my son is working on. My largest forstner bit
> is 2 1/8. My instinct is to get one of those adjustable
> hole bits and work in from 2 1/2 to 2 1/8 and let the
> forstner gobble up the remainder. Depth is only 1/2 inch
> or so. I'm sure there is a better way to do this ...
> so let's hear from you guys :-)
>
> Larry
>
A forstner bit will leave a small guidepoint hole at the center of every
place you use it. You probably don't want that.
Use a router, a straight bit and make a jig to guide the router.
I've never tried one of these, but maybe it would do the job:
http://www.amazon.com/Magnate-Surface-Planing-Bottom-Cleaning/dp/B009X5MXZI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1387395982&sr=8-4&keywords=router+bottom+bit
Swingman <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
>
> Lathe?? What's a "lathe"? ;)
>
It's a fascinating tool that propels long strings of shavings at you, then
if you're not careful it propels long cylindrical shapes at you.
Basically, the best excuse to wear armor in the woodshop I've ever seen.
:-)
Puckdropper
--
Make it to fit, don't make it fit.
On 12/18/2013 1:31 PM, Gramps' shop wrote:
> I need to create a 2 1/2 circular recess in a hunk of wood for a project my son is working on. My largest forstner bit is 2 1/8. My instinct is to get one of those adjustable hole bits and work in from 2 1/2 to 2 1/8 and let the forstner gobble up the remainder. Depth is only 1/2 inch or so. I'm sure there is a better way to do this ... so let's hear from you guys :-)
>
> Larry
>
Just in case, do you have a lathe?
On 12/18/2013 1:50 PM, Gramps' shop wrote:
> On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 1:31:15 PM UTC-6, Gramps' shop wrote:
>> I need to create a 2 1/2 circular recess in a hunk of wood for a project my son is working on. My largest forstner bit is 2 1/8. My instinct is to get one of those adjustable hole bits and work in from 2 1/2 to 2 1/8 and let the forstner gobble up the remainder. Depth is only 1/2 inch or so. I'm sure there is a better way to do this ... so let's hear from you guys :-)
>>
>>
>>
>> Larry
>
> Leon hit it right. Simple job on my new lathe. Karl's suggestion was an improvement over what I was considering.
Lathe?? What's a "lathe"? ;)
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On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 1:31:15 PM UTC-6, Gramps' shop wrote:
> I need to create a 2 1/2 circular recess in a hunk of wood for a project =
my son is working on. My largest forstner bit is 2 1/8. My instinct is to g=
et one of those adjustable hole bits and work in from 2 1/2 to 2 1/8 and le=
t the forstner gobble up the remainder. Depth is only 1/2 inch or so. I'm s=
ure there is a better way to do this ... so let's hear from you guys :-) La=
rry
http://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Industrial-Tools-3046012-3-Cutter/dp/B001VND728
I can mail you a router bit that size, if you mail it back to me. Best use=
d on/in a router table, slow feed or 1/8" increment feed. You'd need a jig=
to hold the stock steady, as you feed it. Click the left arrow for anothe=
r view: http://www.flickr.com/photos/43836144@N04/11439824223/
Sonny
On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 1:31:15 PM UTC-6, Gramps' shop wrote:
> I need to create a 2 1/2 circular recess in a hunk of wood for a project =
my son is working on. My largest forstner bit is 2 1/8. My instinct is to=
get one of those adjustable hole bits and work in from 2 1/2 to 2 1/8 and =
let the forstner gobble up the remainder. Depth is only 1/2 inch or so. I=
'm sure there is a better way to do this ... so let's hear from you guys :-=
)
>=20
>=20
>=20
> Larry
Leon hit it right. Simple job on my new lathe. Karl's suggestion was an i=
mprovement over what I was considering.
On 12/18/2013 1:50 PM, Gramps' shop wrote:
> On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 1:31:15 PM UTC-6, Gramps' shop wrote:
>> I need to create a 2 1/2 circular recess in a hunk of wood for a project my son is working on. My largest forstner bit is 2 1/8. My instinct is to get one of those adjustable hole bits and work in from 2 1/2 to 2 1/8 and let the forstner gobble up the remainder. Depth is only 1/2 inch or so. I'm sure there is a better way to do this ... so let's hear from you guys :-)
>>
>>
>>
>> Larry
>
> Leon hit it right. Simple job on my new lathe. Karl's suggestion was an improvement over what I was considering.
>
You mention new lathe. Are you new to working with a lathe?
If so I can recommend "3" THREE turning tools that will cover 99% of
your turning needs until you get into turning vessels.
And Absolutely little to no learning curve.
On 12/18/2013 5:14 PM, Gramps' shop wrote:
> Leon ...
>
> This is lathe 2. I started with a little Rikon 12x16 to see if I enjoyed turning and could develop a bit of a skillset. 18 months later I confirmed the former ... but am still working on the latter. I moved up to a Nova 1624-44 a few weeks ago and am still making friends with it. Both had prior owners and the first came with about 15 chisels/gouges. I've since added a Hunter #5 carbide and the Sorby Turnmaster set in HSS. I like the Hunter but find the Sorby hard to control as you need about a two-inch setback on the tool rest to accommodate the interchangeable tool head.
>
Sounds like you are vested like I was. I am on my second lathe, both
came with their own set of tools plus a few that I have bought.
Anyway the new stile of tools with replaceable carbide tips never need
to be sharpened and are simple to use. I struggled for years with the
conventional tools and finally switched over to this style and now I'm
not afraid to tackle anything.
http://www.easywoodtools.com/
Keep us posted on that new Nova!
On 12/18/2013 1:57 PM, Swingman wrote:
> On 12/18/2013 1:50 PM, Gramps' shop wrote:
>> On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 1:31:15 PM UTC-6, Gramps' shop wrote:
>>> I need to create a 2 1/2 circular recess in a hunk of wood for a
>>> project my son is working on. My largest forstner bit is 2 1/8. My
>>> instinct is to get one of those adjustable hole bits and work in from
>>> 2 1/2 to 2 1/8 and let the forstner gobble up the remainder. Depth
>>> is only 1/2 inch or so. I'm sure there is a better way to do this
>>> ... so let's hear from you guys :-)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Larry
>>
>> Leon hit it right. Simple job on my new lathe. Karl's suggestion was
>> an improvement over what I was considering.
>
> Lathe?? What's a "lathe"? ;)
>
Big machine for making lots of saw dust. wish Festool would make one. LOL
On Thursday, December 19, 2013 9:27:24 AM UTC-6, [email protected] wrote:
> so let's hear from you guys :-) *********************************** Drill=
1/4" pivot hole to ~3/8". Set pivot arm for 1.25" (outside cutter) radius.=
Then make one circumnavigation with this: http://patwarner.com/router_circ=
le_maker.html Remove the apparatus and waste to the circumferential ring. G=
ood to any practical radius.
Jeez, I could have used that when making a recessed marble top bistro table=
. The marble was 1/2" thick and 28" in diameter. I used the router, but m=
y custom jig wasn't nearly as precise as what you're showing/offering. I w=
asn't completely pleased with my marble's fit into the non-precise round re=
cess.
Sonny
Leon ...
This is lathe 2. I started with a little Rikon 12x16 to see if I enjoyed t=
urning and could develop a bit of a skillset. 18 months later I confirmed =
the former ... but am still working on the latter. I moved up to a Nova 16=
24-44 a few weeks ago and am still making friends with it. Both had prior =
owners and the first came with about 15 chisels/gouges. I've since added a=
Hunter #5 carbide and the Sorby Turnmaster set in HSS. I like the Hunter =
but find the Sorby hard to control as you need about a two-inch setback on =
the tool rest to accommodate the interchangeable tool head.
Puckdropper ...
Yup. The bowl I'm working on now decided to leave the chuck at an inapprop=
riate moment. I always wear face and head protection. =20
Larry
On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 3:59:47 PM UTC-6, Puckdropper wrote:
> Swingman <[email protected]> wrote in
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> news:[email protected]:=20
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>=20
> >=20
>=20
> > Lathe?? What's a "lathe"? ;)
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> >=20
>=20
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>=20
> It's a fascinating tool that propels long strings of shavings at you, the=
n=20
>=20
> if you're not careful it propels long cylindrical shapes at you. =20
>=20
> Basically, the best excuse to wear armor in the woodshop I've ever seen.=
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> :-)
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>=20
> Puckdropper
>=20
> --=20
>=20
> Make it to fit, don't make it fit.
>> Lathe?? What's a "lathe"? ;)
>>
>
>
> Big machine for making lots of saw dust. wish Festool would make one.
> LOL
Leon, whatever you're doing with a lathe, I suspect you're doing it wrong.
You might get some wood chips/shavings but very little dust.
A guy taught me how to use a wood lathe about 35 years ago.
One afternoon his son came to visit the shop. Let's have a little fun, says
father.
He mounted 2 bits of freshly cut ash tween centres on 2 Myford lathes.
Timber about 4"dia & 2ft long.
Longest unbroken shaving wins, loser buys the first round this evening.
Off they go and really fun to watch. Unbroken shaving going up and over
their shoulders.
Father won at 94ft. Son was about 10ft shy. Good lad, he bought the beers.
That is the cutting method. Scraping method, whilst valid, doesn't rock my
boat.
Good luck & best wishes for a happy Christmas to all.
Nick.
On 12/18/2013 2:31 PM, Gramps' shop wrote:
> I need to create a 2 1/2 circular recess in a hunk of wood for a project my son is working on. My largest forstner bit is 2 1/8. My instinct is to get one of those adjustable hole bits and work in from 2 1/2 to 2 1/8 and let the forstner gobble up the remainder. Depth is only 1/2 inch or so. I'm sure there is a better way to do this ... so let's hear from you guys :-)
>
> Larry
>
Might consider a router w/ guide bushing and template, or something similar.
--
Digger
Bob O'Dell
Gramps' shop wrote:
> I need to create a 2 1/2 circular recess in a hunk of wood for a project my son is working on. My largest forstner bit is 2 1/8. My instinct is to get one of those adjustable hole bits and work in from 2 1/2 to 2 1/8 and let the forstner gobble up the remainder. Depth is only 1/2 inch or so. I'm sure there is a better way to do this ... so let's hear from you guys :-)
>
> Larry
A woodcarver would "drill" lots of holes to the desired depth---easy
enough if you have a drill press. Then use a gouge to clear off what is
left. Maybe one of those new-fangled "oscillating" tools, could be
used to help clean up the inside surface? I can't say.
How about if I work on this one for a while, while you work on my
"blade guard"? : )
Bill
"Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]
> On 12/18/2013 1:50 PM, Gramps' shop wrote:
> > On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 1:31:15 PM UTC-6,
> > Gramps' shop wrote:
> > > I need to create a 2 1/2 circular recess in a hunk of
> > > wood for a project my son is working on. My largest
> > > forstner bit is 2 1/8. My instinct is to get one of
> > > those adjustable hole bits and work in from 2 1/2 to
> > > 2 1/8 and let the forstner gobble up the remainder. Depth is only 1/2
> > > inch or so. I'm sure there is a
> > > better way to do this ... so let's hear from you guys
> > > :-) Larry
> >
> > Leon hit it right. Simple job on my new lathe. Karl's
> > suggestion was an improvement over what I was
> > considering.
>
> Lathe?? What's a "lathe"? ;)
The stuff they used to use to key plaster? :)
--
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____________________________
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"Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote
>
> Big machine for making lots of saw dust. wish Festool would make one.
> LOL
Naaah. You know they won't.
The way I see it, they can't figure out how to make a woodchip suction
system that would pick up 99.5% of the wood chips generated by a lathe, so
they won't make a machine that can't keep their high standards.
Ducking and running.
--
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---
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Nick wrote:
>>> Lathe?? What's a "lathe"? ;)
>>>
>>
>>
>> Big machine for making lots of saw dust. wish Festool would make
>> one. LOL
>
> Leon, whatever you're doing with a lathe, I suspect you're doing it
> wrong. You might get some wood chips/shavings but very little dust.
> A guy taught me how to use a wood lathe about 35 years ago.
> One afternoon his son came to visit the shop. Let's have a little
> fun, says father.
> He mounted 2 bits of freshly cut ash tween centres on 2 Myford lathes.
> Timber about 4"dia & 2ft long.
> Longest unbroken shaving wins, loser buys the first round this
> evening. Off they go and really fun to watch. Unbroken shaving going
> up and over their shoulders.
> Father won at 94ft. Son was about 10ft shy. Good lad, he bought the
> beers. That is the cutting method. Scraping method, whilst valid,
> doesn't rock my boat.
> Good luck & best wishes for a happy Christmas to all.
> Nick.
Very cool - but you didn't explain the cutting method. So - now we know
there is a difference, but we're no more enlightened than that. C'mon man -
share the secrets...
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
On 12/18/2013 1:31 PM, Gramps' shop wrote:
> I need to create a 2 1/2 circular recess in a hunk of wood for a project my son is working on. My largest forstner bit is 2 1/8. My instinct is to get one of those adjustable hole bits and work in from 2 1/2 to 2 1/8 and let the forstner gobble up the remainder. Depth is only 1/2 inch or so. I'm sure there is a better way to do this ... so let's hear from you guys :-)
Buy, beg, or borrow this (we call it a "fly cutter" in this neck of the
woods):
http://www.rockler.com/heavy-duty-circle-cutter
Use it to cut the proper size hole in 1/2" plywood so that you can use a
router, with a guide bushing attached, to make your recess.
Remember you will have size the hole in the plywood "hole jig" to also
accommodate the guide bushing.
--
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Wood Shop: www.e-WoodShop.net
google.com/+KarlCaillouet
http://www.custommade.com/by/ewoodshop/
KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious)
On 12/19/2013 12:29 PM, Nick wrote:
>>> Lathe?? What's a "lathe"? ;)
>>>
>>
>>
>> Big machine for making lots of saw dust. wish Festool would make one.
>> LOL
>
> Leon, whatever you're doing with a lathe, I suspect you're doing it wrong.
> You might get some wood chips/shavings but very little dust.
> A guy taught me how to use a wood lathe about 35 years ago.
> One afternoon his son came to visit the shop. Let's have a little fun, says
> father.
> He mounted 2 bits of freshly cut ash tween centres on 2 Myford lathes.
> Timber about 4"dia & 2ft long.
> Longest unbroken shaving wins, loser buys the first round this evening.
> Off they go and really fun to watch. Unbroken shaving going up and over
> their shoulders.
> Father won at 94ft. Son was about 10ft shy. Good lad, he bought the beers.
> That is the cutting method. Scraping method, whilst valid, doesn't rock my
> boat.
> Good luck & best wishes for a happy Christmas to all.
> Nick.
>
>
I think you probably took me a bit to literally. Saw Dust, Saw
Shavings, it is all waste to me.
On 12/19/2013 3:35 PM, Sonny wrote:
> On Thursday, December 19, 2013 2:19:27 PM UTC-6, Mike Marlow wrote:
>> C'mon man - share the secrets... -- -Mike-
>
> It takes practice to make one continuous cut, use a sharp tool, at a certain speed, and use green ash. .... and make the stakes worth the effort.
>
> Sonny
>
What is cool is getting a long continuous stream of acrylic when turning
pen or bottle blanks.