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ChazzC
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I think I was in 11th grade when one of the instructors got a Leroy Lettering Set (for his use only). Sometime after that I saw an add for a “mini typewriter” gizmo that directly typed onto a drawing.
ChazzC
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In the late 70’s we moved to Pennsylvania from Florida; when we went to AAA to register our cars, they told us that since we had lived in PA fir less than 6 months and purchased our cars elsewhere we had to pay Sales Tax. We left and went back 6 months later and they didn’t say anything about taxes. [What’s this have to do about handwriting? Just be patient] We signed the paperwork, but while I was writing a check (remember those?) I was told “You can’t sign your name like that, no one can read it: they’ll send it back!” I signed the check, handed it over and said, “They’ll take the check, so they’ll take the application - send it in.” Don’t you love people who have a little power?I should have been a doctor. I have the handwriting for it!
I dropped out of med school after I aced the handwriting class.I should have been a doctor. I have the handwriting for it!
ChazzC
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Mini-Lathe Chuck Storage
As everyone should know by now, I like things neat & tidy (tickety-boo?). Chuck storage has always been an issue for me – they need to be close at hand, but out of the way, while not taking up space that could better be utilized. At the same, the chucks need to be protected from dust, dirt & swarf. Over the weekend, I came up with a solution that looks like it will work, and here's what I did.
First, I spent some time removing the labels from some plastic "jars" that were wrapped around Kirkland™ Chocolate Covered Almonds (sprayed the labels with Goo-Gone® and let them sit overnight until the labels could be easily peeled off, wiped the jars with 90% Isopropyl Alcohol and gave them a good wash & dry. Then over to the bandsaw:
Not the first time I've used a 2-4-6 block as a guide. The sawing went surprising smoothly, and shortly I was left with two pieces:
The guide did it's job, and the cut was square (and the two ends of the cut met).
After deburring the cut edges by rubbing them against a green Scotch-Brite™ pad on the bench and some detail work with a small strip of 220 grit emery cloth, my covers were done:
As you can see, I didn't waste the lids: the 4" 3-Jaw & 4-Jaw chucks sit back-down in a lid, and the bottom of the jar is a perfect cover. There is also a 3" 3-Jaw chuck back-down in a lid, but with a 16oz Deli-Cup as a cover. Also seen at the far left of the row is my 5" 3-Jaw, sitting in a larger cap with a clear food storage container used as a lid. The chucks are out of the way, but close at hand, and protected against the elements. When I need bench space, I remove two bolts that secure the lathe baseplate to the bench and push it back against the 1x8 that the chucks are sitting on:
leaving clear bench space (with numerous mounting holes for various portable tools):
As everyone should know by now, I like things neat & tidy (tickety-boo?). Chuck storage has always been an issue for me – they need to be close at hand, but out of the way, while not taking up space that could better be utilized. At the same, the chucks need to be protected from dust, dirt & swarf. Over the weekend, I came up with a solution that looks like it will work, and here's what I did.
First, I spent some time removing the labels from some plastic "jars" that were wrapped around Kirkland™ Chocolate Covered Almonds (sprayed the labels with Goo-Gone® and let them sit overnight until the labels could be easily peeled off, wiped the jars with 90% Isopropyl Alcohol and gave them a good wash & dry. Then over to the bandsaw:
Not the first time I've used a 2-4-6 block as a guide. The sawing went surprising smoothly, and shortly I was left with two pieces:
The guide did it's job, and the cut was square (and the two ends of the cut met).
After deburring the cut edges by rubbing them against a green Scotch-Brite™ pad on the bench and some detail work with a small strip of 220 grit emery cloth, my covers were done:
As you can see, I didn't waste the lids: the 4" 3-Jaw & 4-Jaw chucks sit back-down in a lid, and the bottom of the jar is a perfect cover. There is also a 3" 3-Jaw chuck back-down in a lid, but with a 16oz Deli-Cup as a cover. Also seen at the far left of the row is my 5" 3-Jaw, sitting in a larger cap with a clear food storage container used as a lid. The chucks are out of the way, but close at hand, and protected against the elements. When I need bench space, I remove two bolts that secure the lathe baseplate to the bench and push it back against the 1x8 that the chucks are sitting on:
leaving clear bench space (with numerous mounting holes for various portable tools):
Brilliant idea!
You are a very sick puppy. You need to come visit me one of these days to see how superior organized chaos is.
All that work on those covers and then you put them where they will get covered in swarf and cutting oil! Sheesh!
If I were you I'd be totally embarrassed to let anyone see my beautiful covers made with blood sweat and tears, all covered in oil, dust, and swarf.
FWIW, I stack my chucks on top of each other, mounting taper down, on the workbench opposite my lathe (behind the operator). They don't take up much room that way, they are far from the fling zone, and I don't have to lift dirty covers to see which one is hiding under which cover......
Labels = excuse to buy four different engraving machines
Tom O
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ChazzC
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I tend to work very clean, with minimal application of cutting fluid and capturing swarf before it causes any problems. The covers are intended to keep errant bits from sneaking into the innards of the chucks. I’ll take before & after photos during my next cleaning after using the lathe.You are a very sick puppy. You need to come visit me one of these days to see how superior organized chaos is.
All that work on those covers and then you put them where they will get covered in swarf and cutting oil! Sheesh!
If I were you I'd be totally embarrassed to let anyone see my beautiful covers made with blood sweat and tears, all covered in oil, dust, and swarf.
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FWIW, I stack my chucks on top of each other, mounting taper down, on the workbench opposite my lathe (behind the operator). They don't take up much room that way, they are far from the fling zone, and I don't have to lift dirty covers to see which one is hiding under which cover......
I don’t think I’ve posted the floor plan of my shop on this forum (I’ll fix that in the next few days) or you wouldn’t suggest storing something on the other side of the shop.
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I love it, 3, 4 and 5 inch chucks, imagine all the chocolate covered almonds if I do covers for my 15 inch chucks.
Ironman
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That's sickening. You could eat off that worktable, it's so clean
My shop is a pig wallow compared to Chazz
That's sickening. You could eat off that worktable, it's so clean
My shop is a pig wallow compared to Chazz
Mine is a pig wallow too. But I like it! And just to be really clear...... I'd eat off my floor, the driveway, and just about any surface anyplace. It doesn't have to be clean to eat off it in my books. I draw the line at toilet seats.
Dabbler
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Keep in mind your bathtub and your shower stall floor will have far more fecal coliforms than even the toilet bowl. Fact.
I said Lid, not bowl.
And speaking of bowls, showers and tubs are more suitable for having soup and I don't generally have soup out of anything but pots, bowls, cups, or the bowl of my hands. So no risk there!
But thanks for thinking about my well being @Dabbler!