Thread: Trouble in the cave

Awww! The cat likes you. Isn't that nice!!!

First what did I do wrong???? Firstly with puttin it into the jaws I mean the peice of cylinder fit into the jaws bloody perfectly... it was tight... it was level... the stand was roughly 1/4in under center... I fronted the sodding thing right by gar! Heck I even had the lathe turned down LOW so... what did I do wrong?

• What jaws were you using to hold it in the chuck?
• Did you bring the tailstock up to support the piece until you removed a bit more of the wood or did you hack straight into the end grain?
• What gouge were you using?
• Were your tools sharp?

Yeah what toasty said and then one more...

Give the cat some milk ya old phart.... be nice to the moggie, be even nicer to the moggie and put a couple of drops of tobasco sauce in it. Wont hurt the cat too much but you can be sure it ont return!!!

Pete

Did ya put it between centres first and put a spigot on the end first cause if ya didn't, it will fly off and the cat was trying to tell ya that I am homeless and will you please give me a home

Hey dingo

Whats about we abduct Raffan and keep im in a cage, then we can drag im out on a chain, snarlin and a cussin, to show us how to do it.

Then back to the cage

Dingo.
Not your day for sure.

I don't know why and I know some people be able to help you out but I do have to say if that what happens when that cats around my opinion would be to hunt that cat to billyo
bye

Csn fully understand where you are at. Went to shed to make some shavings today, Been raining all night. found shed flooded. Spent most of the day drying out. Started a piece (hollow form) ended up going through and making a designed funnel. Not a good day. Luckily cat stayed out of shed. Must have a good sense of self presevation

Lemme guess - black cat? :eek:

Good idea to go in for the day, some days it pays to take a hint.

Yeah you are right but then better in the shed than being directed by SWMBO. And yes the cat is black

My guess is that it's the angle you're applying the gouge at Dingo. As long as you had a bit of a dovetail turned into your cylinder to match your chuck jaws it should have held fine, UNLESS you hit the gouge in at a savage angle causing some serious dig-in.:eek:




Or it could just have been that you weren't meant to be in the shed that day!

LMAO!

Great post mate, been there and done that!
I've had possums / cats / birds you name it in the shed mainly because I'm too lazy or forget to shut the door.

The GMC was an almost perfect wood hurling machine, I've had seemingly solid pieces explode into a gazillion bits and also come within a bees tadger of removing digits on the BS.

I've been out of the shed for a week or two, there are a heap of half finished pieces and I have a lovely bit of spotted gum that is screaming at me!

Originally Posted by dazzler

Hey dingo

Whats about we abduct Raffan and keep im in a cage, then we can drag im out on a chain, snarlin and a cussin, to show us how to do it.

Then back to the cage

Last year a gang of us did kidnap Raffan and held him hostage at Grafton for 6 days. Daily we tortured him until he demonstrated another of his techniques then made him squirm while we made him watch us try to repeat what he had done. Is there a better way to learn woodturning than in a hands on class with a master like him? Can recommend the experience.

Well another gang is going to kidnap Richard Raffan again this October. Another 6 day course and I can't wait. Last time I heard there were some seats left in the getaway car. More information at www.artsfestgrafton.com

Dingo sorry to hijack the thread, but this is a golden opportunity that I had to share with others.

P.S. Don't tell RR

No worries I hyjack all the time

The cylinder fit well inside the jaws of the chuck and Id tapered it a bit probably not enough I guess the damned thing just slid out! (mmmm wonder if Im missing something thats meant to be with that chuck? doesnt seem to have any grip on the wood once under spin power)

ah well... Ive already told her bloody highness that Im going to HAVE to join or at least go gander at them woodturners one night or two at the Bunbury woodturners group thingy

Well... the furry invader has decided that no matter what we or I... particularily I... try to do to phiss it of its stayin and we and I... and I in particular... can get well lets just say the damed thing has intentions of remaining no matter what I do... chili in the food the kids leave out for it... radishes in the milk... rat traps with "here puddy tat" written on them in catink... nothin works!! the ruddy thing has taken up residence adopted the kids and thats that.... I console meself that the mice population has disappeared since its arrival and thats a good thing eh Actually its not to bad at stayin outta the shed really... as long as I and it see each other it stays outside the doorway if I dont see it or it comes through the other door while Im busy then tough shyte me!! I mean I dont ask for much really I dont just some time in me shed alone tinkerin an makin sawdust thats all just me an the wood and me tools... kids understand that... her bloody highness understands that... so why cant the friggin cat? I mean I dont like friggin cats!! I dont seriously I dont cant abide the creatures... smartass things they are ever noticed that? noses up in the air hoity toity purrr like their bums dont stick an the blighters would whack yer across the noggin at the first sign of weekness!!... cats! uuughhhhh

JUST STAY THE BLOODY ECK OUTTA ME SHED YER FUR BALL!!! :mad:


note... I give up this is gettin just way to dangerous so Im gonna get a few lessons!! But dont tell anyone okay? I gots me a rep to think of!!... lets just say Im gonna join for the mateship and company alright?