2020 POTD Thread Archive

[devils4ever]

Slitting saw arbor:

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Robert

This my next project. Looks good.

 

[rwm]

Thanks. Pretty easy. Make sure you have clearance where the saw rests on the arbor. The nose radius of your lathe tool getting into that corner can be a problem unless you make a little grove there where the ID of the saw hole sits. Does that make sense?
Robert

 

[Nogoingback]

Thanks. Pretty easy. Make sure you have clearance where the saw rests on the arbor. The nose radius of your lathe tool getting into that corner can be a problem unless you make a little grove there where the ID of the saw hole sits. Does that make sense?
Robert

What material did you make the parts from? Nice job.

 

[rwm]

I just used mild steel. I don't think this needs to be hardened. Keep in mind, tool steel does not have significantly less flex than mild steel. Mine is made with a 0.627 shaft to fit and R8 5/8" collet.
Robert

 

[francist]

It was always a tradition in my family to decorate the tree on Christmas Eve. I think I’m probably the only one who still follows this, but I do and as I put on the ornaments I’m always reminded of who gave this or that one to me, what I was doing in life when I got another one, etc. Each one has its own story for me and often involves people who are no longer among us. Many are handmade, some very old by now. So I thought to myself, “self, you should make an ornament this year for your sisters..” So I did......



Merry Christmas, and stay safe out there!

-frank

 

[DHarris]

Made this for my oldest grandson for Christmas (He's 20). Took most of the last 3 weeks.

 

[mattthemuppet2]

wow!

I finished my wife's Christmas present at 1.30am this morning

 

[silverhawk]

Made this for my oldest grandson for Christmas (He's 20). Took most of the last 3 weeks.
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How did you do the knights? The rest looks lathe-ready, with some differences in the kings and queens. I'd love to see a write up on that, or even plans.

joe

 

[brino]

Made this for my oldest grandson for Christmas (He's 20). Took most of the last 3 weeks.

@DHarris , That is stunning! Well done!

 

[extropic]

@francist
@DHarris
@mattthemuppet2

More than anything else, this lousy year, your homemade ornament and gifts have rekindled my Christmas spirit.

Great stuff.