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11th October 2018, 10:21 PM
Thread: Developments in Dust Sensor tech
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The vendor did the right thing and gave me a full...
The vendor did the right thing and gave me a full refund today. Thanks for your help Bob.
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11th October 2018, 12:23 AM
Thread: Developments in Dust Sensor tech
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https://www.ebay.ca/itm/292304859123#rpdCntId ...
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/292304859123#rpdCntId
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11th October 2018, 12:16 AM
Thread: Developments in Dust Sensor tech
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Thanks Bob, I am aware of that, I am just giving...
Thanks Bob, I am aware of that, I am just giving them the option to send me a replacement screen. I bought it from ebay, using the link you posted.
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10th October 2018, 11:30 PM
Thread: Developments in Dust Sensor tech
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My monitor didn't survive shipping
I bought one of these units too. It arrived a few days ago and I was surprised how poorly it was packed for an electronic device. A couple wraps of bubble wrap and stuffed inside a plastic envelope....
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12th July 2018, 12:58 AM
Thread: Budget Shop Vacuum Suggestions
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This does exit, it is called a water scrubber....
This does exit, it is called a water scrubber. They are usually used on engine exhausts, but they do exist for dry wall dust and wood dust too. I do not know if anyone makes these commercially for...
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25th July 2014, 04:28 AM
Thread: Crazy idea - question
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Try a drywall dust bag for your shop vac. Lasts...
Try a drywall dust bag for your shop vac. Lasts 1000x longer before clogging compared to the standard foam/cloth filters in the centre of the canister. The drywall bags fill the canister and have a...
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10th May 2014, 03:42 AM
Thread: Storing all your pen parts
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A quick way to label the boxes is to peel the...
A quick way to label the boxes is to peel the label off a kit bag and stick them on the drawer front.
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7th May 2014, 07:24 AM
Thread: Disc/Belt Sander combo extraction
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I have a similar sander and the 50mm port is...
I have a similar sander and the 50mm port is badly undersized.
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18th April 2014, 02:12 AM
Thread: Disassembly using pen press
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It can be difficult to press a pen apart without...
It can be difficult to press a pen apart without damaging the wood, especially if the wood section is close in diameter to the nib. The selection of wood for the block is tricky too. Too hard and it...
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17th April 2014, 04:39 AM
Thread: Disassembly using pen press
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I couldn't find the old post either. You need to...
I couldn't find the old post either.
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9th April 2014, 03:51 AM
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Can you add a 250mm gate at the far end of the...
Can you add a 250mm gate at the far end of the pipe? If you can, you could open that gate up at the end of the day and allow the dc to clear the pipe of any build up from that day. The gate could...
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19th June 2013, 02:33 AM
Thread: Cleanspace2
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step into dust collection idea
I am in the process of upgrading my dust system and also reading the great information on this forum. I am going to throw out an idea for you, but I am also looking for Bob's feedback on it. The...
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26th April 2013, 04:27 AM
Thread: dust collector exhaust muffler
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Yes the principles will work and depending on the...
Yes the principles will work and depending on the size and construction, they will add back pressure. There are two common methods of muffling used, only one is shown in your example:
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1st February 2013, 05:48 AM
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I put my buffer on the bench too and fastened the...
I put my buffer on the bench too and fastened the bench to the wall so nothing moves it. Built tool holders into the bench and put a drawer underneath.
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29th January 2013, 06:40 AM
Thread: Facebook Pages
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Harding-Pens-and-Wo...
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23rd January 2013, 04:28 AM
Thread: Cracking pen parts(when assembled)
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Some glue left inside the tube is the most common...
Some glue left inside the tube is the most common reason for the cracking. Other causes can be metal burrs on the end of the tube from squaring; or mis-aligning the parts when pressing together. ...
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7th January 2013, 06:23 AM
Thread: Knob or finial?
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I like the shorter final. Looks fancier than the...
I like the shorter final. Looks fancier than the knob. The knob is OK, but it looks like a cookie jar to me with the knob. The final makes it look special.
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4th January 2013, 02:33 AM
Thread: cracked pen. any hope?
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This is normally true; but CA is a glue, not a...
This is normally true; but CA is a glue, not a finish. Most finishes bond by absorbing into the surface to ahere. CA attaches by means of molecular bonding the ends of its chain structure onto chains...
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29th December 2012, 01:27 AM
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I don't think switching to wet sanding is the...
I don't think switching to wet sanding is the answer. Wet sanding keeps the MM clearer and results in removing material faster. I sand with MM dry and wipe the pads clean on a denim rag. I only sand...
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24th November 2012, 01:30 AM
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I love this jig. The cam clamp and knob allow...
I love this jig. The cam clamp and knob allow quick and easy adjustment. Well done!
A suggestion for using these types of jigs is to use only one clamp, that is enough to keep the jig from... -
22nd November 2012, 04:13 AM
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This is an old trick that I have used from time...
This is an old trick that I have used from time to time. Another version of this trick to to rub the part with a piece of a paper bag, which I first read about in Russ Fairfield's finishing methods....
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22nd November 2012, 03:43 AM
Thread: Cracky burl turning? I have issues!
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Here are a few tips to help with burls. First...
Here are a few tips to help with burls.
First make sure you have good glue coverage when glueing the tubes in the blanks, work the glue in fully and look inside to be sure all the wood is covered -... -
26th October 2012, 01:09 AM
Thread: Sound Insulation
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Bob, How about using a water manometer to...
Bob,
How about using a water manometer to measure air pressure at the fan outlet? I kow it is very difficult to calculate accurate flow from the pressure, but you should be able to get a... -
13th October 2012, 01:53 PM
Thread: It's Breast Cancer Awarness Month
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WOW that is pink! I love the curved transition...
WOW that is pink! I love the curved transition into the centreband. Beautiful pen Ed.
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9th October 2012, 01:43 PM
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Here is a picture of my jig. The jig is made from...
Here is a picture of my jig. The jig is made from some wood scraps a piece of 1/4" all-thread, and a couple 1/4" nuts.
The advantage of this type of jig is it aligns to the tube, not the blank. This... -
9th October 2012, 01:55 AM
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I can't find a picture of my squaring jig. They...
I can't find a picture of my squaring jig. They are not difficult to make. I based mine on the Jay Pickens tutorial made in 2005:...
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6th October 2012, 04:00 AM
Thread: Skew chisel question
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Oval Skew
I think I am in the minority here, but I love my oval skew, it is the tool I reach for most often during spindle turning. I like the fact that it slides along the tool rest easier and does less...
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5th October 2012, 03:35 AM
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knights
The knights are the most complicated part of a turned chess set. Most sets use carving to get the knight shape or come up with a new and unique shape to call the knight. There are a few decent turned...
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4th October 2012, 04:03 AM
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looks like a standard brad point drill bit:...
looks like a standard brad point drill bit:
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21st September 2012, 10:41 AM
Thread: Faqs.
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Yes, Russ Fairfield's site. A must read for every...
Yes, Russ Fairfield's site. A must read for every turner, especially the finishing sections. I go back and review that site a couple times a year and I alway find something I missed before.
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20th September 2012, 10:17 AM
Thread: surely not a new idea...
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Ohhhhhhh! I like this idea. I have lots of tools...
Ohhhhhhh! I like this idea. I have lots of tools that only see occasional use. This could be very handy. Thanks for sharing!
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20th September 2012, 10:08 AM
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Nice idea, has applications on other tools that...
Nice idea, has applications on other tools that drop cuttings down thru an open bottom; like my table saw maybe?
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18th September 2012, 03:43 AM
Thread: Candle bowl
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Should be no issues with this holder. Lots of...
Should be no issues with this holder. Lots of wood tea light holders, just search google images for turned tea light holders. You can pick up a tea light when burning - it is hot, but not "set the...
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11th September 2012, 10:07 PM
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If you look at the wear, it shows hundreds of...
If you look at the wear, it shows hundreds of deep scratches. This pen has been tumbled and rubbed against hard metal object(s) for quite a while. I would consider this normal wear for poor handling...
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9th September 2012, 03:56 AM
Thread: Micro mesh
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I use MM dry on all my wood pens. This is a Russ...
I use MM dry on all my wood pens. This is a Russ Fairfield technique. Use all the grits and get an ultra smooth finish on the wood before you apply the CA and it causes the wood grain to pop and...
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4th August 2012, 01:37 AM
Thread: Fountain Pen refills
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In the link above, they refer to the cartridge as...
In the link above, they refer to the cartridge as a Universal Cartridge.
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3rd August 2012, 08:54 AM
Thread: Teak
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BLO will make it pop too, but this pen was done...
BLO will make it pop too, but this pen was done by sanding the wood all the way to MM12000, then a CA finish, sand and a buff. When you sand the wood ultra smooth, the grain pops very similar to...
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3rd August 2012, 04:00 AM
Thread: Teak
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Teak is a great wood for pens. I do not find it...
Teak is a great wood for pens. I do not find it too plain at all, the grain pops out with a good finishing technique. I have only made 4 teak pens, but they all have sold.
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1st August 2012, 03:47 AM
Thread: Pen Kit Storage
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Good looking set-up. I use a different type of...
Good looking set-up. I use a different type of flip out bin system for my kits. I found that you can load more kits in each bin if you remove the refills from the kit. The refills were always getting...
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20th July 2012, 03:44 AM
Thread: Pen Finishes
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Hank Lee over on the IAP did some development and...
Hank Lee over on the IAP did some development and layed out a process to get a great satin finish with CA. He simply does a CA finish, sands up thru all the MM grits to 12,000 and then starts working...
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13th July 2012, 04:41 AM
Thread: Brass tube reamer
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The madrels are actually D size drill rod, .246"...
The madrels are actually D size drill rod, .246" diameter which works out to 6.25mm.
I clear the glue and any burrs with a small knife run around the inside end of the tube. I often get glue in... -
7th July 2012, 04:18 AM
Thread: Storing chisels
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I know many people don't like storing tools...
I know many people don't like storing tools behind the lathe since you have to reach across for the tools. I alway stop the lathe before changing tools and I find this wall rack is excellent for...
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7th July 2012, 04:09 AM
Thread: Pen holding Jig for drilling blanks
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I just use a machinist V block. You can often...
I just use a machinist V block. You can often find these cheap from China. I got mine when the set at work got rusty and they were throwing them away.
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29th June 2012, 04:01 AM
Thread: Wedding Pens ?
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A few years back I did a detailed study of how...
A few years back I did a detailed study of how much I should charge for pens. I calculated how many pens I got from a bottle of CA and a roll of sandpaper. I did time studies of how long it took me...
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27th June 2012, 10:33 PM
Thread: Pricing Bowls?
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I have heard that comment many times and I do not...
I have heard that comment many times and I do not agree with it. Admittedly, I do sell pens and small turnings more often then bowls.
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23rd June 2012, 12:19 AM
Thread: home made wood lathe
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Check out some other threads on this site for...
Check out some other threads on this site for what others have done. Here is one:
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22nd June 2012, 03:30 AM
Thread: Metal contamination
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I also use the dishwashing scour pads. There are...
I also use the dishwashing scour pads. There are a few cheap imitations pads out there now that help reduce the cost. Go with the finest weave pads.Make sure you stop the lathe and rub along the...
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20th June 2012, 10:47 PM
Thread: Wood Pic Library
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There is the "New Posts" button at the top of...
There is the "New Posts" button at the top of each page. This gives you a list of new activity across the whole site.
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18th June 2012, 11:13 PM
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If the CA was lifting, the white mark would go to...
If the CA was lifting, the white mark would go to the end of the blank.
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18th June 2012, 02:54 AM
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Cloudy CA is sometimes oil on the blank or too...
Cloudy CA is sometimes oil on the blank or too much moisture in the wood. In this case with the cloud happening at the ends, I think the CA might be lifting from the wood. I was taught to always seal...