Thread: Am I wasting my Time with woodwork?

Originally Posted by djstimber

http://www.mcjing.com.au/

Thanks DJ -

However it is only 7-1/2" - I would like something a little larger like 15"+

New screws are just to expensive, so recycled will do me fine.

[quote=Wild Dingo;542019]So thumbie is that you in the third pic?... IF SO Ive got one issue mate


WHERE THE BLOODY HELL IS THE PLEASURE??

Where the hell is the joy?

Where the hell is the utter happiness?

LOL my exact sentiment Wild Dingo!
i'm glad TS explained his shyness in front of the camera LOL
regards
blockhed

Yep sorta relieved me mind a tad that explanation

Now me? Id be jumpin around like a headless chook on steroids if a couple of yobs Id never met stood up invited me around to help make me a bench an show me a few things

I mean Id be

SHOUTIN FROM THE FRIGGIN ROOFTOPS!!

WHAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOO!!

YESSSS!!!

WHACKOH

UBLOODY LITTLE
BOBBYFRIGGIN DAZZLER!!

oooooohhhhhhhh yes indeedydoody I would be fair doin a jig an a half... camera? "what friggin camera???"

"I got a bench!!"

"Did I tell yer I GOT A FRIGGIN BENCH!!!!"

the camera wouldnt exist with that bench an new mates helpin me out man some blokes are friggin lucky and dont even know it!!

But thats just me Im sorta like that

But thats just me Im sorta like that [/quote]

yep, i'm also very appreciative of the type of generosity that springs out of the woodwork from time to time. does'nt happen too often, i seem to give a lot more than some people i know(tightwads)
what goes around comes around though.
regards
blockhed

Just an update, Waldo and I started the assembly of the top. We also cut the trench for the tail vice.

"Unfortunately we ran out of west system resin and could not finish the assembly.

Hopefully next week.

That is for another day.

P.s. the glue run is on purpose filling in the gum vein and defects in the top as we go.

Originally Posted by bitingmidge

I think I've woken up in the middle of a fairy story!

Keep it simpe thumbsucker, don't buy stuff you think you need, or that other people tell you to. When you need something, build a project without it and work out if you really do. Your bench and vice are a fantastic start, but don't be in a hurry to take the next step.

If you do it slowly and carefully, you'll get the same feeling I do whenever I use any of my tools "this is the best thing I've ever bought!"

TS,
May I say what a great thread. Read the early posts but missed a lot of the generous offers and progress, fantastic everyone. Congrats on the the bench I'm sure it will last a life time and best of all every time you use it you will feel the glow of satisfaction we all get ie I made that and even better the memory of the help from woodworking mates.

I was bitten by the bug a few years ago, read the magazines dreamed of getting all the fancy machines and slowly bought them well some of them. I watched the videos and bought the books of all the highly skilled craftsman and wished I could do the same as they did. To the point I admit that it became difficult to start a project much less finish it for fear of failure and wasting money on expensive hardwood.

Well I have come to realise the pleasure is in the doing no matter how small or large and complicated and that has come about from following the threads in this forum. So thanks Neil and all the contributors.

Now as to why I am quoting Midge. I have a BS, TS, DT jig, SCMS, DE with cyclone etc. and I have to say one of my favourite tools at the moment is a cheap 16mm beveled edge chisel. Why because I have learnt how to sharpen it, no not quite scary sharp possibly just a little frightening but I can produce fine shavings from the end grain of softwood, yeah. The satisfaction I now get from using a cheap gift from my daughter is just great. Now if I could just use my smoother without leaving tram lines

Cheers Mike and keep at it

Originally Posted by m2c1Iw

my favorite tools at the moment is a cheap 16mm beveled edge chisel.

One of the first tools I bought where some old chisels. A Chisel is one of the finest tool I have known. It however takes a huge level of skill and I have butchered allot of wood learning how to use them. I have come to appreciate the value of chisel. I feel the most pleased when I am working and carving with a chisel.

Originally Posted by m2c1Iw

Why because I have learnt how to sharpen it, no not quite scary sharp possibly just a little frightening

This is something that I still need help with. I have pot luck. Depending on the waning and waxing of the moon. I can sometimes get a fine polished edge sometimes I just cannot get anything.

Waldo suggested that I get some one on one tuition from a forum member. Otherwise I will have to take some paid tuition.

I am considering building a set of laminated 60º pitch Krenov style planes.

thumbsucker, that bench is coming along nicely!

Related to the building of Thumbsuckers bench I am in need of a good two solid screws for the front vice. I have been considering my options on one hand I can buy the carabtec ones for $60 a pair or I can get premade (old) wooden screw. At the moment I have only found one, however.

The other idea is to make my own wooden screws using carabtec's Wood Thread Boxes for $70 however they max out at 1.5". Or is that the way wrong tool for what I need?

The way I look at it I spend $60 on two metal vices or $70 and get endless screw threads, for vices and clamps, etc etc?

Does anyone have the tool needed to make the threading or know where you can get such a tool, that is bigger. Are the carabtec's Wood Thread Boxes any good?

Also is 1.5" a big enough thread for a sturdy wood vice thread?

Sorry I didn't manage to stick it out for the full day, last time (and No... my ^%#*in' brother didn't show. ) but it looks like it was all full-steanm ahead.

So, you settled on the trenched vise instead of one with the the runners bolted on underneath? Fair enough. Next time you're down at Chris's, if he gives me a hoy I'll be more than happy to come along and spend another day pointing out mistakes after you've made them.

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

Next time you're down at Chris's, if he gives me a hoy I'll be more than happy to come along and spend another day pointing out mistakes after you've made them.

Skew that sounds good, we are getting together again this Saturday (tentative) maybe you can join us then?

We made the trench relatively easy moving, so that it has space to shrink, and move. If it is a little to lose then we will add runners bolted on underneath.

Best to point out the mistake before we make them us young fellows need all the help we can get.

Any ideas on the wooden thread?

Originally Posted by thumbsucker

Does anyone have the tool needed to make the threading or know where you can get such a tool, that is bigger. Are the carabtec's Wood Thread Boxes any good?

Also is 1.5" a big enough thread for a sturdy wood vice thread?

Go here for all you need to know!
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f44/threading-wood-8513
Cheers,

P

Here is a photo of the wooden screw that gregoryq has.

Nice now I need another one, or make two new ones.

Originally Posted by bitingmidge

Go here for all you need to know!
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f44/threading-wood-8513
Cheers,

P

Looks interesting, and with endless potential for sizes, however I am not setup with any power tools. I also do not know anyone who would be willing to put in the time in the jig and the messing around with the router, just to get two screws.

Maybe I should just ask IanW if he can make me two screws for my needs and for how much $$.