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  1. 13th October 2011, 04:46 PM #1
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    Default Needle cases

    I purchased a few needle cases from Jim Carroll recently
    and made one for the Wallan Expo.

    The Kilmore Quilters Club had a stand just near ours and
    one member purchased it. The next thing ... they went
    crazy as a few wanted one.

    Consequently I have been busy for the last few days and
    in my wisdom created two different styles. One is a
    standard type with the wooden casing turned by me and the
    components pressed together.

    The second type is a magnetised version. Before pressing
    the components together I do the following:
    a) Drill a neat 1/8th inch hole through the base cap.
    b) Glue together a small rare earth magnet, a 1/4" long
    wooden plug and a rubber disc.
    The magnet sits on the table, the wooden plug on
    top of it then the rubber disc on top of the wood.
    c) When dry push the three components into the base cap
    with the rare earth magnet next to the hole.

    d) Press the other components together.

    This then allows the user to pick up dropped needles
    very easily by pointing the base cap at them.

    Needles can be stored inside safely and emptied easily
    as the magnetic field does not reach them inside the
    case.

    From Sandalwood (magnetic), New Guinea Rosewood (magnetic),
    Minirici (standard), and Forest Red Gum (standard).


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    Magnet sounds like a great idea!
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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    Magnet sounds like a great idea!
    The magnet in each is quite strong and has no difficulty
    picking up a two inch nail or quite a few needles at once.

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    Very nice Its good to have a few different small saleable items like that.
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    Who needled you for those Allan
    was it pointed out you needed to make them
    or your conscience was pricked

    Nice work by the way
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    Hmmmm! Needles eh?!?!? I put one together to keep toothpicks in in my briefcase - bet your magnet won't pick them up
    Neat idea Allan and well put together . Now if I just knew someone that could sew....
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    Clever idea the magnet. What about one in the lid so as you open in the needles will follow. Save tipping them up and needdles going all over.
    Wheelinround you very pointed in your wit today
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    Good stuphph there Wallan Allan!!
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    A lady saw the one I had for sale at the Wallan Expo recently
    but missed out on buying it.

    I made some more and she asked me to come to the local
    "Circle of Friendship" this morning and show the women.
    They purchased the three I took there and ordered another
    eleven, plus an order for a blackwood bowl and another woman
    ordered 10 wooden wheels about 3" diameter.

    Another woman put in an order - her husband recently retired
    and she wants him to get out of the house and give her some
    peace. (Hope she doesn't mean permanently). I have invited
    him to come to my home and have a look at woodturning.

    The woman at the Circle of Friendship is President of the
    Quilters club and purchased the three needle cases to take
    to them and show at their next meeting.

    I hope Jim Carroll has a few kits in stock.

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  11. 17th October 2011, 01:29 PM #10
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    That will keep you busy better save you a lathe tues. night & wends morning
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    Quote Originally Posted by chucky View Post
    That will keep you busy better save you a lathe tues. night & wends morning
    Jim only has fourteen needle kits in stock ... I have taken the
    lot. Reserve me the Woodfast M305 variable speed.

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    if you find yourself short I've a couple I could loan you
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker View Post
    if you find yourself short I've a couple I could loan you
    Thanks Nick, will keep that in mind.

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    Nice work Allan,
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