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Post by paulchapman on Jul 16, 2008 20:15:47 GMT
A while ago, Paul (Chisel) made me a rather nice screwdriver  As I've never done any turning before, I asked him if he would show me how it's done. Anyway, today I visited Paul for my first lesson and we decided that I would make one of those screwdrivers. Paul has a rather fabulous lathe and he also lent me a rather fetching smock  We started by me practicing the basic shapes  That turned out so well we even polished it  ;D I then went on to the next stage and made a mock-up in some soft-ish wood  I then went on to the real thing using a rather nice piece of Cherry  A little sanding  Nearly there  Job done  Here's a shot showing a Lie Nielsen at the top, another one made by Paul (Chisel), the one I made and the one Paul made me originally  A very enjoyable day  Cheers  Paul |
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Post by tusses on Jul 16, 2008 22:41:26 GMT
They look very nice Paul. Where does the hardware come from ?
Rich
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Post by paulchapman on Jul 17, 2008 7:13:26 GMT
Hi Rich, Thanks. The bit holders are just the standard ones like you would use in a cordless drill. Drill the hole slightly undersize and wallop it in with a mallet after fitting the ferrule. You could glue it as well if you wish. The one I used was made by CK - I quite like their stuff, it's nicely made and their screwdriver bits are good as well - a little thicker than some so that they fit the screw slots better. Paul already had some ferrules but I think you can get them from places like Classic Hand Tools - or use a piece of copper tubing. The proper ferrules are better because one end is slightly chamfered on the inside, which makes it easier to put on without grunging up the wood. Cheers Paul |
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Post by tusses on Jul 17, 2008 7:37:45 GMT
doh !!! obvious now you say it  there's me thinking there was some kind of fancy bit holder especially for wooden handles LOL. I might have a go at that too - the amount of times I am looking for a screwdriver with a decent tip on it ... |
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Post by jfc on Jul 17, 2008 13:16:07 GMT
Great idea and a good way to practice turning |
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Post by davyowen on Jul 17, 2008 13:32:32 GMT
They look very very nice, but I'd be scared to use it, it looks like they should be on display inside a glass box ;D How are they to use as they are sanded smooth and probably oiled by the looks of it? Can you actually get much grip on them? I think I'll stick to the Makita for now though - not having a lathe would make it a tricky project and I don't like doing work when I have a tool to do it for me  |
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Post by paulchapman on Jul 17, 2008 13:40:36 GMT
How are they to use as they are sanded smooth and probably oiled by the looks of it? Can you actually get much grip on them? They work fine and the shape makes them very comfortable to use. I keep them for jobs like adjusting the screws on my planes for which they are an ideal size. But I wouldn't attempt to use them for removing rusted-in screws and things like that ;D Cheers Paul |
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Post by engineerone on Jul 17, 2008 17:22:27 GMT
they look really nice paul, congrats as an owner of a set of the lieneilson ones, i must say that although they are great for plane adjustments, i think in hindsight, a flattened handle has some advantages. mind you not so easy to turn  ;D paul |
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Post by jaco on Jul 17, 2008 17:34:10 GMT
I say, Chappies OLD chap, very nice indeed Sir!  Just goes to show what a good passtime turning is! Can I place an order???  F...k Paul, showing a bit of age there or what??? ;D ;D ;D But, then again not too bad for 75. |
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Post by paulchapman on Jul 17, 2008 17:52:21 GMT
F...k Paul, showing a bit of age there or what??? ;D ;D ;D But, then again not too bad for 75. No, that's the lighting in Chisels workshop - I look much younger than that in real life. And that smock doesn't help - makes me look like an old Quaker ;D Anyway, after those insults - no, you can't have one ;D |
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Post by jaco on Jul 17, 2008 17:56:17 GMT
F...k Paul, showing a bit of age there or what??? ;D ;D ;D But, then again not too bad for 75. No, that's the lighting in Chisels workshop - I look much younger than that in real life. And that smock doesn't help - makes me look like an old Quaker ;D I REST MY CASE ! ;D ;D |
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Post by engineerone on Jul 17, 2008 17:58:12 GMT
at least he didn't say, SHAKER paul |
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Post by paulchapman on Jul 17, 2008 19:14:07 GMT
at least he didn't say, SHAKER Well that depends on whether I've had my cup of coffee and a fag ;D |
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Post by jfc on Jul 17, 2008 19:30:28 GMT
I thought it made you look like an umpalumpa ;D
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Post by paulchapman on Jul 17, 2008 19:51:52 GMT
;D ;D
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Post by sainty on Jul 17, 2008 20:41:00 GMT
Talk about good timing, I was just thinking today about trying to get hold of some wooden handled screwdrivers to replace some horrible plastic/rubber handled ones that I was using. Looks like this might be a little Friday afternoon project on the workshop!
.......is there nothing this forum can't do?...............
rgds
Stu
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Post by jaco on Jul 18, 2008 3:43:14 GMT
.......is there nothing this forum can't do?............... We haven't tried having an online group .................. ;D |
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Post by paulchapman on Jul 18, 2008 10:09:33 GMT
Talk about good timing, I was just thinking today about trying to get hold of some wooden handled screwdrivers to replace some horrible plastic/rubber handled ones that I was using. Looks like this might be a little Friday afternoon project on the workshop! Don't forget to post some pictures. Cheers Paul |
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Post by sainty on Jul 18, 2008 17:49:43 GMT
Well here we go. Had a go at this today, and got it right on the second attempt! Heres the piccies....   and one with my grubby mit for size  rgds Stu |
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Post by paulchapman on Jul 18, 2008 19:20:05 GMT
Hey, that looks nice, sainty - I like the black lines Do you reckon we could start a trend in these screwdrivers ;D Cheers Paul |
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Post by sainty on Jul 18, 2008 19:53:10 GMT
Cheers Paul, thought I'd try burning in some lines as I haven't done that before.
I'm going to make some more, in fact this was the second one after I messed up drilling out for the adapter on the first one. The first one was a better fit in my hand as it was a bit bigger but I guess thats the beauty of it, they are so cheap to make, an offcut, bit of copper and an old adapter.
All in all a bit of fun really and a nice way to spend a lunch hour!!
Stu
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Post by paulchapman on Jul 18, 2008 20:02:56 GMT
I guess thats the beauty of it, they are so cheap to make, an offcut, bit of copper and an old adapter. Yes, the equivalent Lie Nielsen is £33 Cheers Paul |
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Post by sainty on Jul 19, 2008 14:27:29 GMT
I am going to sell mine for £32.99, bargain!
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Post by jaco on Jul 20, 2008 8:51:22 GMT
Looks very good Stu! Also like the blacklines, just finishes it off. Are you and Old Chaps gonna go into business? |
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Post by maltrout512 on Aug 16, 2008 17:48:08 GMT
I wan't to know where the bateries go, and where can you get the charger. Only joking. They look very good, and yes I will make one or two. I have made a universal lathe chiesl which when I have taken some photo's will post them up on the board.
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;D
there's me thinking there was some kind of fancy bit holder especially for wooden handles LOL.
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