Unicorn horn

[ElizaLeahy]

Love to get some of that to turn... However, that's not what the thread is about.

:U

So why do they call the file a "round bastard"?

[rotten_66]

" I know the bastard is round here somwhere", this is what I call out after most of my tools, mainly after the three junior apprentices have decided to help dad.

[ElizaLeahy]

" I know the bastard is round here somwhere", this is what I call out after most of my tools, mainly after the three junior apprentices have decided to help dad.


I knew there had to be a logical reason :)

[Gra]

I think it is something to do with the teeth (Because you get a flat bastard as well)

[Gra]

Ahhh.. Wikipeadia is you friend


A file's teeth can range from rough, coarse and bastard (meaning intermediate) to second-cut, smooth and dead smooth.

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastard_file

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

As I was taught, instead of having it's teeth cut in a cross-hatch pattern, a "bastard" is cut only in one direction.

ie. instead of teeth like pointy fish scales, they're more like a snake's belly scales.

But I like the wiki's interpretation... a long sword is a one-hander, a great sword is a two-hander and a bastard sword is a "one-and-a-half" hander. :)

[ElizaLeahy]

But I like the wiki's interpretation... a long sword is a one-hander, a great sword is a two-hander and a bastard sword is a "one-and-a-half" hander. :)


Must be for butchers.

[Lignin]

New Aussie went to tool store for a file.
"Do you want a 12 inch bastard??""
No thanks, a little triangular one will do!!":?:?

(V old joke, cleaned up):no:

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Cleaned up beyond funny. :sigh:

BTW, that must've been very small unicorn, Eliza. :)

[Ashore]

Yep the bastard is the coarsest , then second cut then smooth and then mill , its like using diffrent grit sand paper the finer the file the less metal it removes and the smoother the finish :2tsup:

[Ad de Crom]

Eliza, maybe they used a round bastart file for this job, but it's also possible to do it another way. Are you going to try it, or have you made what the picture shows, I'm a little bit confused, but guys of my age are most of the time confused :D
Ad

[artme]

Thought bastard referred to difficulty and hardness as in "nil carborundum desperandum" = Don't let the bastards get you down.

Apparently Carborundum and Bastard were once interchangeable.

[Texian]

And BTW Eliza, that is a great looking stick! Did you make it?

[ElizaLeahy]

Sorry for the confusion - yes, I made it.
:p

[ElizaLeahy]

I also made these...

What do you think? Have I improved? :p

[Ed Reiss]

...are the spiral ones for curly hair?:roll:

Lookin' good Eliza:2tsup:

[ElizaLeahy]

...are the spiral ones for curly hair?:roll:

Lookin' good Eliza:2tsup:


Don't get me started...

Curly hair does hold sticks better. Spirals or bumps in the sticks hold better then shiny straight ones, because they don't slip out so easily.

[Texian]

Definitely improving daily. The spirals are impressive, and would be interested to know how you make them. At this rate you will be ready to teach classes in a few more days.

[ElizaLeahy]

Definitely improving daily. The spirals are impressive, and would be interested to know how you make them. At this rate you will be ready to teach classes in a few more days.

I turned down to the size I wanted, then stopped the lathe and pulled out the old bastard. I point the bastard at the wall and file away, while slowly turning the lathe with my left hand. As long as I point the file at the same spot on the wall, the spirals turn out fine. I tried measuring and drawing guide lines - but I quickly slipped off them. This way is better!

Then I sand the edges of the spiral smooth with sand paper over my finger, then I turn the lathe back on and finish turning and sanding. :)

[Texian]

Must be your artist's eye. Most folks would need some guide lines. Not sure I could do a spiral either way or any way. They look good from here.

[ElizaLeahy]

Well, you know what they say about Persian rugs.

[Gra]

Well, you know what they say about Persian rugs.

What?, they should be on the head of bald persians? :D:D:D


Nice sticks by the way (what are they really called?

[Manuka Jock]

...are the spiral ones for curly hair?:roll:

:o 'struth Ed , your gonna get into trouble now :q



Nice hairpin Eliza , :2tsup:

nifty way of doing a small barley twist too

[ElizaLeahy]

Honest, they are called hair sticks :)

Persian rugs - hand made, dreadfully expensive. Each one has a tiny flaw - put in on purpose by the creator to show that it was made by the hand of man.

So I figure that any flaws in my work just show I'm human!

It's as good as excuse as any!

Looks like it's going to rain!

[Ed Reiss]

:o 'struth Ed , your gonna get into trouble now :q



Nice hairpin Eliza , :2tsup:

nifty way of doing a small barley twist too

...wouldn't be the first or last, MJ :U

[oldiephred]

There was once a term used for certain animals (including people) which were considered neither he nor she and the term was bastard. It was also used to describe an " illigitamate" child. Obviously,this is now politically incorrect.
A mill bastard file is neither fine nor coarse, ergo a bastard.

[Rum Pig]

I think you have improved and are doing very well:2tsup:

I like the second stick in your last post very nice:2tsup::2tsup:

[TTIT]

There was once a term used for certain animals (including people) which were considered neither he nor she and the term was bastard. It was also used to describe an " illigitamate" child. Obviously,this is now politically incorrect.
A mill bastard file is neither fine nor coarse, ergo a bastard.Best explanation I've seen so far :U


PS: and all this time I thought you were a lazy typist from New South Wales :no::;

PPSS: Eliza - give us a yell when you're ready for some "real" wood! :;

[Manuka Jock]

There was once a term used for certain animals (including people) which were considered neither he nor she and the term was bastard. It was also used to describe an " illigitamate" child. Obviously,this is now politically incorrect.
A mill bastard file is neither fine nor coarse, ergo a bastard.

Same with a bastard roof .
'A roof with different pitches on different planes'.
Unequal pitch on one side , from the other / others

[Texian]

Have heard that the term may be applied by a woman to her husband, as in, "You are a sorry medium coarse sob." Just hearsay evidence, you know.

[ElizaLeahy]

PPSS: Eliza - give us a yell when you're ready for some "real" wood! :;

I thought that is what I was using!!!!! :o

[arose62]

Hi Eliza,

just had a look at Elven Hair, and spotted a "then" which should be a "than".

First line of text:
"Nothing is warmer and more beautiful then timber".

Cheers,
Andrew

[ElizaLeahy]

Hi Eliza,

just had a look at Elven Hair, and spotted a "then" which should be a "than".

First line of text:
"Nothing is warmer and more beautiful then timber".

Cheers,
Andrew


Trust me to make a spelling mistake in the first line! LOL

Thanks Andrew :)

[TTIT]

Trust me to make a spelling mistake in the first line! LOL

Thanks Andrew :)Wow - hope he doesn't visit my site :o:C:B

[arose62]

Well, I just did (visit your site), and think it should be promoted more.

The lathe lifter is so cool, the variable speed sander - blindingly obvious, so why haven't more folks done something like this, and the circle jig - never seen one which keys from the top before.

All very inspiring and rather 'umbling.

Cheers,
Andrew

[DsArt]

if you miss and cop yourself you`ll know why it`s called a bastard:o

[DsArt]

If you miss and cop yourself you`ll know why it`s called a bastard:o