Thread: spiral candlesticks

Originally Posted by Glenn.Visca

I did see that ... But my ignorance got the better ... What is it ?

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Can't recall its correct name, but effectively its a mini belt sander. The belt was about 13mm wide on the one I had before I retired - Bummer I sold it with the factory and tools!
Bob

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Originally Posted by Glenn.Visca

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Mine was. I think I have seen an electric version, but maybe not. Others may know.
Bob

Well, I think you are correct, that must be his secret, which doesn't do me any good in my shop. I don't have the compressor nor the fancy little sander. A thin rasp helps, but still lots of finish sanding required.

I thought there was a jig that can be attached to a lathe to do this type of work ?

Originally Posted by rod1949

I thought there was a jig that can be attached to a lathe to do this type of work ?

There's more than a dozen ways of skinning a cat.

I made one that included a wheel like a capstan that you turn the chuck by hand and use a 1/2 round carving gouge to carve the wood out and it's bleedin hard work

It went in the bin marked maybe-next-time!

Hi guys,
I did give you all a little snipit of the secret weapon,
as some have already said bottom right hand corner
It, s a power file and does work by compressed air
10mm wide and just sits in between the spirals perfectly
It was a gift a couple of years ago after a few well aimed
hints i think it came from a power tool company
i can, t remember the name !!
All my secrets are out now!!
Cheers smiife

Whichever way ... Nice work smiife !!

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Originally Posted by PLD

. I don't have the compressor nor the fancy little sander. d.

I do
You can borrow them if you like
Cheers smiife

Great job so far and a very handy tool.

I have seen the electric version of the power file may have to drop a hint or 2. You are now ahead of mine in the sanding department but I have got a pair all ready drilled but not sanded

Here is a link to an electric version of the power file
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Dec...-/370513986863

Bob

Originally Posted by Dalboy

Great job so far and a very handy tool.

I have seen the electric version of the power file may have to drop a hint or 2. You are now ahead of mine in the sanding department but I have got a pair all ready drilled but not sanded

Hi dalboy

If there are no photos?.????????.
Cheers smiife

Hi guys,
Just found the power file
www.ultimatetools.com.au
Under the sanding heading
Cheers smiife