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Thread: Needle cases
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13th October 2011, 04:46 PM #1
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).
AllanLife is short ... smile while you still have teeth.
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13th October 2011, 04:54 PM #2
Magnet sounds like a great idea!
anne-maria.
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13th October 2011, 04:59 PM #3
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13th October 2011, 05:50 PM #4
Very nice Its good to have a few different small saleable items like that.
Michael
Wood Butcher
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13th October 2011, 06:27 PM #5
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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13th October 2011, 10:26 PM #6
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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14th October 2011, 02:57 AM #7Old Fart (my step daughters named me)
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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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14th October 2011, 07:23 AM #8Skwair2rownd
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Good stuphph there Wallan Allan!!
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17th October 2011, 11:19 AM #9
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.
AllanLife is short ... smile while you still have teeth.
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17th October 2011, 01:29 PM #10Intermediate Member
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That will keep you busy better save you a lathe tues. night & wends morning
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17th October 2011, 03:47 PM #11
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18th October 2011, 08:42 PM #12
if you find yourself short I've a couple I could loan you
regards
Nick
veni, vidi, tornavi
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18th October 2011, 10:11 PM #13
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18th October 2011, 11:10 PM #14
Nice work Allan,
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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