Thread: Mini Turning Day Sunday 3rd August

I love 's hat....

Originally Posted by Black Ned

In photo 4 sent in by GRA there are 2 interesting jigs on the front right hand of the bench.

Could we have some details of what they are used for and a close up shot to see how they are made.

Thanks

You mean these Ned?

Attachment 79613

These belong to Woodwork Wally.

They are for cutting slivers off the end of spindle blanks on a GMC Bandsaw for use in laminations. By adjusting the stop, alternative thicknesses can be cut.

Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers

I love

's

hat....

We all gave him a hard time about that, he only response was "Its warm"

Couldn't argue with that, though we were threateningto get him to ride a skateboard.

Thanks DJ - yes they are the jigs that took my interest.


Woodwork Wally - could you take some close up shots of the jigs and maybe show some detail and dimensions on how they are constructed.

I love jigs

Thanks

Great day. Thanks to DJ for hosting, Dai Sensei for cooking, Tea Lady for the salad, Jeff for bringing the rougher and all for good company.

Skew, the rougher would set a record for spraying chips around the workshop. Flintstone territory ;-}

Vern, yep, it was chilly and drizzly. Calm and I were glad we hadn't set out on our motorbikes. But DJ had a 44 gallon drum burning potential pen blanks all day long.

Glad you all had a great day, was wishing I was there, looked like a great day, however I may have had my hand burnt retrieving pen blanks from the 44 gallon drum.Amos

You'll have noticed that 's beard is a bit longer than before.

My guess is that once shamed by his headwear he'll be going for a radical comb-over.

Was a good day. Had to bring my small boy because Hubby managed to have insomnia the night before so needed some more sleep. So that is that small boy in the corner of at least one photo. Was great to catch up with everyone in person for a change. Got to approach a large piece of wood with a gouge. Also learnt that if you bring a salad to a turn fest you get to take most of it home again. I had to leave early, so I don't know WHAT they got up to after 3.30. My shed is slowly getting a respectable collection of wood.

Originally Posted by DJ's Timber

oh boy is Calm getting a kick up the whatsit next time I see him

With the amount of my posts deleted i couldnt help but take the opportunity presented. There is a reason to stand behind the Mods you know.

See, shame i couldnt see an axe handy

Originally Posted by Calm

With the amount of my posts deleted i couldnt help but take the opportunity presented. There is a reason to stand behind the Mods you know.

Standing behind the mods and supporting them are two different things

who turned the miniatures? (in the show and tell pic)

Originally Posted by ss_11000

who turned the miniatures? (in the show and tell pic)

Woodwork Wally

Yep. The redgum beaker in the pic was also a fine bit of turning; long straight dead-even wall.

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(Added) Robert's whatsit .. Rose engine? .. was doing some magic on bits of perspex and melamine. Anyone get a pic?

I am so happy you like the hat Cliff. Do you want one?

With big ears like mine they get rid of a lot of body heat and I don't care that I don't have a Gucci yuppie hat. If it is warm I will wear it.

A great day was had by all. Thanks DJ for hosting this one. Must be my turn (pun intended) next time.