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I usually save everything, but i am running out of space. i dont want to throw it out and it doesnt seem like we have any highschool shop programs in my area. so i was wondering if anyone had some good ideas on how to not waste it?
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« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2012, 10:54 PM » |
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With a name like "WoodChucks" and you don't throw anything away?  I try not to throw a lot of cut off away. I like to use them for backers for the router table. Or for clamping. But then I get to a point where it drives me crazy having it around and I just "chuck" it into the dump. The scrap bin fills up fast for me. |
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« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2012, 11:08 PM » |
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most of my scrap is exotics like wenge, purpleheart, zebra, bloodwood, canary, etc.... i cant see throwing them out
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« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2012, 11:10 PM » |
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make small / micro projects with them?
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« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2012, 11:14 PM » |
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How about making nice plugs for screw heads?
Or some kind of inlay?
Or small boxes with hand cut dovetails?
Or test different finishes on them and save them and glue them to a piece of plywood and hang it on the wall for reference for upcoming projects.
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« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2012, 11:38 PM » |
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erock, i like the finishes idea i might do that with some as far as plugs go i could probably supply every foger with free plugs for life  . |
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« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2012, 11:53 PM » |
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Do you have a lathe? Segmented turning.
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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2012, 04:01 AM » |
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Do you have a lathe? Segmented turning.
Thats Exactly what I do when my off cuts take up to much room. Here are a few pics of the segmented lamps i have made. |
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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2012, 04:20 AM » |
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Wow, nice scrap, Wayne!
Love the avatar, too; that's me, pre-coffee.
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2012, 04:25 AM » |
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Wow I'm going to buy a lathe tomorrow!! And keep all my scrap thanks
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« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2012, 06:54 AM » |
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Pen kits are nice as well, if you have a lathe. Lovely work Wayne, not seen much from you lately. You been busy ? Any nice projects to share  |
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If its made of wood, i can make it smaller.
Shirt size medium
p.s- ive started reading these too
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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2012, 07:17 AM » |
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Pen kits are nice as well, if you have a lathe. Lovely work Wayne, not seen much from you lately. You been busy ? Any nice projects to share Hi woodguy, The end of last year was not easy, I had work coming out my ears, and the guy I had working for me had to move so I was stuck finishing everything off myself. On top of that my Carpal Tunnel is back. Hopefully this year will be a bit kinder and I can get some nice jobs in that I can share with you guys. |
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« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2012, 07:20 AM » |
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I just collect mine in various piles ... becoming homes to spiders and the like ... and generally annoy the wife!
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« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2012, 07:33 AM » |
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I just collect mine in various piles ... becoming homes to spiders and the like ... and generally annoy the wife!
I also have piles with spiders, but I dont think black widows are what i want in my shop. |
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« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2012, 08:15 AM » |
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Wayne, Now that is recycling at it's finest. Instead of smoke and ashes you make keepsakes. Great work!
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« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2012, 08:44 AM » |
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Thats Exactly what I do when my off cuts take up to much room. Here are a few pics of the segmented lamps i have made.
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« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2012, 03:57 PM » |
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Wood stove.
I really refuse to keep something that is under 16".
It becomes to dangerous to work with. Has to be 12" to run through the planer (butted) and I really don't like edge or face jointing something under 16" long.
I have burnt a ton of SA Hardwoods. Ipe will give off some heat once you get it going.
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« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2012, 01:24 AM » |
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so i took everyones advice and made a little box today. the miters aren't perfect but its only the second box i've ever made, the next one will be better(i hope). my daughter loves it so thats enough to make me feel good about it  |
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« Reply #18 on: January 05, 2012, 01:51 AM » |
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Nicely done inlay!
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« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2012, 05:24 AM » |
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Dear Charles
I hate throwing anything away. My wood scraps go through a crazy but well ordered process...
- First they lay around the workshop wherever they were created - next to the saw mostly.
- Next, I tidy up and the potentially useful scraps go into a scrap rumage box. From here they may be used but otherwise stay in the box until the annual tidy.
- Any scraps deemed too small or rough for further use go into the firewood box.
I now use a cyclone to separate my wood dust and shavings. All of this goes on the compost heap. Only the man-made material dust (MDF etc) goes to the dump.
When I am between jobs I often have a dig through my scrap box and it is amazing what you can knock up in a very short time. Here are some examples from the last few weeks.
The clock is only 4 inches high and is made from walnut and maple. The movement came from a travel clock with a broken case. The handle is just a piece of brass tube with two bits of threaded stud soldered in and some miniature brass drawer pulls for the ends. You may remember that I did a video review of the OF 2200 router - that big beauty was perfect for all of this delicate work as it was so smooth and easy to use.
The tray is just big enough to take the two mugs of early morning tea. The sides are walnut and the base is a sample of Corian left over from a job 3 years ago.
The box is made of walnut with an inlay of (I think) maple. I made the stay from a leftover piece of flat brass.
I do not do wood turning any more (I was never good enough) but my one commerical success was made from small pieces of exotic wood left from other jobs. The gavel and striker are shown in their mahogany stand. I forget what the other woods were but I supect there is some cocobolo amongst it.
You can always store the scrap in your attic, in a garden shed or under the bed - I have used all of these methods during my career!
Take care,
Peter
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« Reply #20 on: January 05, 2012, 05:32 AM » |
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Very impressive use of scrap, too, Peter.
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Very impressive use of scrap, too, Peter.
Happy New Year Paul, It is winter here in the UK and so we have a woodburner going in the evening. Laying up the fire with kindling originally from the workshop can be quite nostalgic - some of the pieces are quite old and may have been from some failed exeriment, a reject (never had a customer reject anything but I reject loads) or an accident (mostly without blood stains). Peter |
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« Reply #22 on: January 05, 2012, 05:53 AM » |
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Hey Peter
Great pics the gavel is a great idea my aunt is in the process of trying to become a judge right now and that would be perfect. Better wait until she makes it to give it to her though lol. I'm going to do more small things I usually make furniture and don't give much thought to the small things but I feel I've been missing out on some fun projects. I will post pics on this thread as I complete, others should do the same
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« Reply #23 on: January 05, 2012, 12:14 PM » |
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I use mine for clamp handles although I don't build as many as I would like to. Not as pretty as some of the other options but very useful.
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Gerry
Did you buy the threaded rods or make them? Clamps is a wonderful idea I think all would agree you can never have enough.
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« Reply #25 on: January 06, 2012, 01:40 AM » |
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Was I the only one that read the subject line and thought of pictures about Betty Page  Cheers, Steve |
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Was I the only one that read the subject line and thought of pictures about Betty Page Cheers, Steve I'm over 50 and I had to Google her ... I think we read different forms of literature |
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Gerry
Did you buy the threaded rods or make them? Clamps is a wonderful idea I think all would agree you can never have enough.
Hi Kev, I made the threaded rod. I used this wood threading kit from Lee Valley. http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=41791&cat=1,43000The clamps on the workbench are my favorites. Because of their shape they are very useful. If you clamp one on the top & bottom edge of a door with the long side in opposite directions you can lay the door on it's edge & work the hinge mortises without it falling over. Beall has a book that is worth the money if you are going to get into wood threading. Lee Valley did carry at one time but I can't locate it on their site now. http://www.bealltool.com/products/threading/book.phpAs you say you never have too many clamps. Gerry |
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Gerry
Did you buy the threaded rods or make them? Clamps is a wonderful idea I think all would agree you can never have enough.
Hi Kev, I made the threaded rod. I used this wood threading kit from Lee Valley. http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=41791&cat=1,43000The clamps on the workbench are my favorites. Because of their shape they are very useful. If you clamp one on the top & bottom edge of a door with the long side in opposite directions you can lay the door on it's edge & work the hinge mortises without it falling over. Beall has a book that is worth the money if you are going to get into wood threading. Lee Valley did carry at one time but I can't locate it on their site now. http://www.bealltool.com/products/threading/book.phpAs you say you never have too many clamps. Gerry so you set it up with a router then feed it through the jig with the router on? is it easy to do? i have been trying to make a wooden spring for a mechanical piece of furniture and i think that rod could work well threaded down the middle to adjust the spring |
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Hi Charles, It is easy to make the threaded rod once it is setup. You need good quality dowels & setting the depth of the router can be finicky if your router doesn't have a accurate depth adjuster. The videos on this page for wood threading depict the process. http://www.bealltool.com/instructions.phpDon't know where I got Kev on that last reply  Gerry |
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