Thread: Woodturners and their workshops

Originally Posted by red_budgie

My argument exactly! But she informs me that technically two are sewing machines, the other two are overlockers.

Well, I asked her why she had two of each - apparently she only uses one of each type, the others are newer ones that are "spares" for when the in-use machines break down. The 2nd overlocker was recently bought as it was on a good special, and too good to miss - which I understand because that's how I buy things too

small penny ante stuff those 4.

I use to run and maintain embroidery machines, those big industrial types.
We had a single head, 4 head, 8 head and 12 head machines.
Kept you busy if you had them all going at once.

My choice of shed footwear are Japanese safety thongs, and real quick fancy footwork if you drop something oh and

I take it that they are the ones with the steel capped toe nails?

Originally Posted by Jonzjob

I take it that they are the ones with the steel capped toe nails?

Not quite as old fashioned as that.
I'm talking state of the art star wars style invisible forcefield stuff.

Re: late posts.

"Save your watch, your boots are ruined."

Said while holding ones arm with wristwatch over ones head.

Referring to the amount of male bovine excrement accumulating in the room.

Originally Posted by Jonzjob

So she spent money on a machine that she doesn't use so as to save money ??

We normally reserve that kind of logique for blonde ladies from Essex

"I don't agree as many have pointed out we just don't turn and to turn one needs tools of all sorts its just the depth of involvement that varies"

Wheelie, I do, but I agree that a lot more goes on aswell.

I think it is more the case that she'll save money when her current machine breaks down, because she won't have to pay full price for a replacement one.

But she is blonde

Originally Posted by Jonzjob

You callin me a 'chisler'? If so then I resemble that remark and demand satisfaction

Handbags at 20 paces ! OK

Chislet indeed

Ok handbags at 20 paces at dawn - nominate your second

Chislet(n): person who collects chisels; person whom, according to his SWMBO, has too many chisels (this could be any number greater than one)

Originally Posted by Pat

the tools on magnets

Had tools on magnets at work for a while. Just the ones in use making a particular thing. Even o0ver just a few days the tools got magnetized and stuck too the tool rest when in use, making it hard to slide the tools easily along the rest. Not good when you are trying to do fine work.

TL, the tools on magnets are the spanner for Woodfast faceplates, Nova spanner and SNII T Handle key. I placed them there so someone cannot put them in 15 different locations and temporarily loose them, even though I have multiples of the Keys and Woodfast Spanner. My parting tool (1.6mm) is also on a magnet, I tend not to try to slide that on a tools rest

My turning tools are safely on the bench . . .

Originally Posted by Pat

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My turning tools are safely on the bench . . .

playing hide and seek amongst the curlies ...

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

playing hide and seek amongst the curlies ...

More like the dogs burying them like bones

I'd like to that the ones who have helped thanks Pat

I'd allso like to thank the ones who have taken over my thread its clear to see who spends time in there workshop and who sits in frount of there computer just like a bunch of little school kids

I'd just like to say it took me 45 min to read all the posts and there's 45 min of my life I will never get back

but did you have a chuckle?

and some of us cannot get into the shed during school holidays - I daren't take my eyes off the youngest for any length of time. Last time I did he ended up with a number of stitches (over 30) in his forehead - scar to make Harry Patter proud

Yep not having my usual stool to work from has made my time in the shed ARPIA Not to mention the heat from mid day on. Neighbours on holidays so I am inclined to give them some piece.

Thanks for responding to my questions Dave.

It would be nice to see what you have decided on in setting up your work area again. Maybe we can learn from you.

At the mo I am spending more time in front of my Mac. It's better here than it is trying to pick up tools in a sub zeroº workshop. It doesn't do a lot of good for arthritic hands and I don't turn wearing gloves.

Now I have a variable speed Record CL1 I don't have to look for it very ofter but before that there was the call of "where's that ******* spanner. It's the one for the motor to change speed..



The frequently used tools, live tail stock pieces, etc. are located in holes drilled in the 'A' frame whit the least used tucked behind the drill for power sanding. The drill is/was held in place with the drill clamp from my old Wolf drill powered 'lathe' (that lasted about 3 days before I decided that it was making me deaf!!! ) The power sander pad was on the other end of the flex drive. That's all gone and I have an Axminster Heavy Duty Flex Drive Unit. with a foot control. Almost silent and so much easier to use than a damm great drill!



I too hope that you had a chuckle, I mean, what's life without a smile on yer visage