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**harrysin** · 08-24-2007, 03:06 AM

There's no stopping you Bj. I'm finding it hard to keep up with you. I don't have cutters like the ones you used so I shall improvise, but not 'till next week. Regarding sharpening cutters, because Tom uses his routers so much, in teaching and show demonstrations, he is forever having cutters sharpened, I don't know what he pays but it costs me between $7.00 and $10.00 Ozzie dollars which is very much cheaper than replacement cost.
Now Bob, seeing that you have a metal lathe and have proven that there is merit in using skis, why don't you make a pair out of solid smooth rod, just reduce the diameter of the ends to the next lower thread size, ie; 3/8" rods reduce to 5/16" so there is a shoulder to retain a large washer, known here as a mud guard washer, it really does look better!

**harrysin** · 08-24-2007, 03:31 AM

Bj. I have sent a "quick reply" and whilst it shows me as the last poster, it's nowhere to be seen. This is the second time in a few days that it has happened with posts to you. I have just sent a PM to Mike to see if he can find it floating about in the ether!

**harrysin** · 08-24-2007, 05:47 AM

It's me again, the "missing" post has mysteriously reappeared, and in spite of saying that I wouldn't attempt to make tiny feet till Monday, I felt that Bj. was daring me to have a go so here is my first effort, straight off the router, it's top, the largest surface measures just 3/8" square and after making another 3 should be suitable to fit on the last of my boxes. Because it is so small and my camera doesn't have macro, I had to blow it up quite a lot, then crop it, hence the poor photo.

**challagan** · 08-24-2007, 08:23 AM

+Harry, I have noticed a few of those glitches in the last 2 days. BJ responded to a post yesterday and it wouldn't recognize that there was a reply. When I responded it then recognized it.

Nice feets!

Those are some real tiny feet and they look great. Definitely going to have to try this myself.

Corey

**bobj3** · 08-24-2007, 11:01 AM

Hi Harry

Well I could make some solid smooth rods but they I would need to make 3 sets, short ones,med.ones,long ones, the full thread Acme full thread should take care of that with just one set that are 30" long..

all that I need to do is move the skis in or out to what I need...to a point...

Not to sure what a mud guard washer is but I think it's the same as fender washer is in the states..

small hole in the center with a big OD size. i.e. 3/8"ID x 1 1/2" OD...the same ones I'm now using now..

I like the little foot you made by the way

,,, small ones can be tricky, they are so hard to clamp down...

Bob & Rick did it a neat way, they ran the stock by on all 4 sides, then took it to the band saw and cut them to size.

say start with 1 1/2" thick stock that's about 12" long stand it on end and run it by the bit 4 times, then cut off what you need...I think it was a standard molding bit...but then it's been 4 years or so.....

Bj

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Originally Posted by harrysin

There's no stopping you Bj. I'm finding it hard to keep up with you. I don't have cutters like the ones you used so I shall improvise, but not 'till next week. Regarding sharpening cutters, because Tom uses his routers so much, in teaching and show demonstrations, he is forever having cutters sharpened, I don't know what he pays but it costs me between $7.00 and $10.00 Ozzie dollars which is very much cheaper than replacement cost.
Now Bob, seeing that you have a metal lathe and have proven that there is merit in using skis, why don't you make a pair out of solid smooth rod, just reduce the diameter of the ends to the next lower thread size, ie; 3/8" rods reduce to 5/16" so there is a shoulder to retain a large washer, known here as a mud guard washer, it really does look better!

rmaxa · 08-24-2007, 09:56 PM

Corey, that's a real cool looking box. I have not done very many boxes, but I sure would like to give this one a try. What is the "Oz Site"

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Originally Posted by challagan

I thought some of you including our friend Harry would like to see this box that was posted on the Oz site. It's got this neat inlay pattern in the top that I can't help thinking the guy used some templates like Tom & Harry. The person that posted did not do the work. Another thing that I absolutely love is the little cabriolet legs. Sweet box!

Corey

**challagan** · 08-24-2007, 10:06 PM

Hi Rolf, that's the Australian WWking site: http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/index.php
They have a ton of sub forums... one of them being a dedicated box making forum.

Corey

rmaxa · 08-24-2007, 10:07 PM

Thanks Corey that good information, I'll check them out.

**harrysin** · 08-25-2007, 10:12 AM

"Well I could make some solid smooth rods but they I would need to make 3 sets, short ones,med.ones,long ones, the full thread Acme full thread should take care of that with just one set that are 30" long.. all that I need to do is move the skis in or out to what I need...to a point..

What the heck Bj. you have more than enough routers to dedicate one to each size of ski!

**bobj3** · 08-25-2007, 10:19 AM

Hi Harry

Well that's true, but I'm running out of wall space for the jigs, they are now 5 deep hanging on the walls

on Wed. I had to put in some LONGER screws to hold the jigs ,they are now deck screws that are 4 1/2" long...and with 5 to 6 jigs on each screw...on about 4" centers ....

So I need to keep that in mind when I make a new jig...

Bj

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Originally Posted by harrysin

"Well I could make some solid smooth rods but they I would need to make 3 sets, short ones,med.ones,long ones, the full thread Acme full thread should take care of that with just one set that are 30" long.. all that I need to do is move the skis in or out to what I need...to a point..

What the heck Bj. you have more than enough routers to dedicate one to each size of ski!

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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,333 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! There's no stopping you Bj. I'm finding it hard to keep up with you. I don't have cutters like the ones you used so I shall improvise, but not 'till next week. Regarding sharpening cutters, because Tom uses his routers so much, in teaching and show demonstrations, he is forever having cutters sharpened, I don't know what he pays but it costs me between $7.00 and $10.00 Ozzie dollars which is very much cheaper than replacement cost. Now Bob, seeing that you have a metal lathe and have proven that there is merit in using skis, why don't you make a pair out of solid smooth rod, just reduce the diameter of the ends to the next lower thread size, ie; 3/8" rods reduce to 5/16" so there is a shoulder to retain a large washer, known here as a mud guard washer, it really does look better! __________________ *Harry*
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,333 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Bj. I have sent a "quick reply" and whilst it shows me as the last poster, it's nowhere to be seen. This is the second time in a few days that it has happened with posts to you. I have just sent a PM to Mike to see if he can find it floating about in the ether! __________________ *Harry*
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08-24-2007, 05:47 AM	#23
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,333 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! It's me again, the "missing" post has mysteriously reappeared, and in spite of saying that I wouldn't attempt to make tiny feet till Monday, I felt that Bj. was daring me to have a go so here is my first effort, straight off the router, it's top, the largest surface measures just 3/8" square and after making another 3 should be suitable to fit on the last of my boxes. Because it is so small and my camera doesn't have macro, I had to blow it up quite a lot, then crop it, hence the poor photo. Attached Thumbnails __________________ *Harry* Last edited by harrysin; 08-24-2007 at 07:22 AM.
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08-24-2007, 08:23 AM	#24
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! +Harry, I have noticed a few of those glitches in the last 2 days. BJ responded to a post yesterday and it wouldn't recognize that there was a reply. When I responded it then recognized it. Nice feets! Those are some real tiny feet and they look great. Definitely going to have to try this myself. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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08-24-2007, 10:06 PM	#27
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Rolf, that's the Australian WWking site: http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/index.php They have a ton of sub forums... one of them being a dedicated box making forum. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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08-24-2007, 10:07 PM	#28
rmaxa Registered User Forum King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rochester, NY First Name: Rolf Posts: 562 View rmaxa's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks Corey that good information, I'll check them out. __________________ Rolf http://www.rochesterwoodworkers.org/index.html
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08-25-2007, 10:12 AM	#29
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,333 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! "Well I could make some solid smooth rods but they I would need to make 3 sets, short ones,med.ones,long ones, the full thread Acme full thread should take care of that with just one set that are 30" long.. all that I need to do is move the skis in or out to what I need...to a point.. What the heck Bj. you have more than enough routers to dedicate one to each size of ski! __________________ *Harry*
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