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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-10-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,041
Posted By adson
I would suggest you try something other than...

I would suggest you try something other than grease
look for some LPS 1 ..it's a dry lube , works great on bare metal
tools etc
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-03-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,644
Posted By adson
aircraft spruce supply carries 308L tig wire in...

aircraft spruce supply carries 308L tig wire in .045 and ss safety wire in .041 .032 and .020

I'm thinking .031 is going to be softer than you expect.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-25-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,454
Posted By adson
you don't need a motorized unit to do the epoxy ...

you don't need a motorized unit to do the epoxy
make a small hand turned one for applying the epoxy
just make it the same distance hook to hook as your spinner so you can unhook the ends and move...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-20-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,446
Posted By adson
yes the the line between your tailstock and...

yes the the line between your tailstock and headstock needs to be directly over the center line on your template. the same needs to be true with your cutter and the piece that hits the template. I...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-01-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,316
Posted By adson
this one hangs under a shelf in my shop to save...

this one hangs under a shelf in my shop to save space

I mounted the light bulb in a small unit under the bottom to keep the spinner box as small as possible.

the door is hinged on the bottom,...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-08-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,462
Posted By adson
am I the only one that get a squeal from the...

am I the only one that get a squeal from the drill bit when doing this ?
way too loud, I can stop it with WD40 on the bit but that only lasts for a plug or two...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-30-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,069
Posted By adson
the stuff they use to install screens in doors...

the stuff they use to install screens in doors works fine...I forget what it's called...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-28-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,768
Posted By adson
Ed, are you saying that you give your plugs...

Ed, are you saying that you give your plugs multiple coats ?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-27-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,768
Posted By adson
Ed, thanks for the info and reply...I wasn't...

Ed, thanks for the info and reply...I wasn't questioning the exterior stability of the epoxy, i was just surprised to hear of someone using a thinner to help epoxy penetrate when sealing wood. in...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-26-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,768
Posted By adson
I haven't tried to use it for a top coat. On...

I haven't tried to use it for a top coat. On boatbuilding projects we always use varnish for UV protection if it is exposed to sunlight, so I have been reluctant to use it for a top coat. it does...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-26-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,768
Posted By adson
I use the RAKA 350/127 no blush epoxy not...

I use the RAKA 350/127 no blush epoxy
not sure why you says it's not thin enough to seal, thats what it is designed to do. I heat the plugs in the oven first so that helps with absorption. ...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-08-2010, 08:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,233
Posted By adson
bondo works well, it sets up in minutes so you...

bondo works well, it sets up in minutes so you can sand it quick and move on ( but it does smell up the shop )

I used to use 30 minute epoxy or the plumbers putty,
but it is harder than...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-14-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,346
Posted By adson
Krylon makes a small spray can called "make it...

Krylon makes a small spray can called "make it pearl"
not a color but can be sprayed over a white to make it like a pearl.
never tried it over anything but white though
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-08-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,293
Posted By adson
you can also print on rice paper. it will...

you can also print on rice paper.
it will almost completely disappear under the epoxy when you wet it out.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-06-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,404
Posted By adson
looks like an old Dunlap lathe , they were sold...

looks like an old Dunlap lathe , they were sold by craftsman
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-05-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,692
Posted By adson
I saw some on Burden Sales surplus center ...

I saw some on Burden Sales surplus center
prices looked reasonable
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-03-2010, 09:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,404
Posted By adson
no you don't need a chuck on the other end you...

no you don't need a chuck on the other end
you just center the blank on the point of the tail end and slowly slide the tail towards the drill bit.
a 1/2 inch at a time and then clear the chips...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-02-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,404
Posted By adson
can you find the model number ? most of the old...

can you find the model number ?
most of the old craftsman lathes take a morse taper #1
pick up a craftsman jacobs chuck part 25354 and a 5/32nds bit about 6 inches long and you should be ready to...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-22-2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,873
Posted By adson
I have been suspending the hooks in the mold as I...

I have been suspending the hooks in the mold as I pour.
seems to work so far.

the first few I did with two colors ( pour one color, wait and then pour the other ) had a seam along the side...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-21-2010, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,873
Posted By adson
I just started pouring a few weeks ago. are...

I just started pouring a few weeks ago.

are you trying to get a new shape ?

I tried the silicone molds but didn't like the texture

plaster of paris molds work better for me as I like to...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-12-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,473
Posted By adson
I use the Kilz in a spray can.

I use the Kilz in a spray can.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-27-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,180
Posted By adson
I run it thru the band saw. but on most cuts...

I run it thru the band saw.

but on most cuts I put a dowell about 8" long into the swivel hole so I can make sure I have it perfectly on its side
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-05-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,355
Posted By adson
I'm looking for a birch source on the north side...

I'm looking for a birch source on the north side of Boston too...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-24-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,378
Posted By adson
are you sure the first coat was "dry" some of...

are you sure the first coat was "dry"
some of the Krylon paints say at least 24 hours before recoat
those feel and look dry but will screw up the next coat of you rush it
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-11-2010, 11:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,492
Posted By adson
have you thought about doing a laminated darter ?...

have you thought about doing a laminated darter ?
WRC top and maple bottom ?
wouldn't sink as much
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