Sawdust Session Ideas

[Greenvilleguy]

The simple way is to take the original metal top and exopy it into the turning.

The hard way is called thread chasing and I'd love to see a demo in a sawdust session.

[Greenvilleguy]

I have one more thing which I saw in a store recently and I'm curious as to how they made it.

It was a small wooden jar that had a thread top which screwed into the jar. It was sort of like a small spice jar but the threaded jar & cap were rather interesting. If the shopsmith can pull that off, I'd love to see that.

The simple way is take the original metal top and epoxy it into the turning.

The harder, more elegant way is called thread chasing. I'd love to see it done in a sawdust session.

(There is a third way using a jig. See http://bonnieklein.com/tjig_product.htm)

[paulmcohen]

It was a small wooden jar that had a thread top which screwed into the jar. It was sort of like a small spice jar but the threaded jar & cap were rather interesting. If the shopsmith can pull that off, I'd love to see that.

There were several ways to do what you want and yes the Shopsmith can do it. Check out the following link]http://www.bealltool.com/products/threading/[/url]

or do a search for "Robert Sorby Thread Cutting System"

[nuhobby]

Some time back there was a thread asking for a tutorial on glues.

I am not necessarily "fixated" so much on the knowing of an absolute best glue for a job, as I would like to "unglue my eyes" from assumptions held so far.

On a Sawdust Session for wipe-on finishes, there was a simple/elegant description of how the finish modifies the optics of the surface of the wood. I'll bet Nick and Drew could also make gluing mechanics seem less mysterious.

A bit of mental walk-around and "stretching our joints" could also alert us to features we may not know about... e.g., I suspect I only use epoxy for 2 things, when it probably has 1,000 uses.

Thanks!

[dusty]

Based on comments in a couple other threads, I believe there would be a significant audience for a session on the "Care and Use of the Molder Head" and "Using the Shopsmith as a Router".

Both are important because they involve significant "SAFETY ISSUES". Using either if you don't know how can be very hazardous - especially the Molder Head.

[cincinnati]

I would love to "see" the lift in action. Just how much easier does it make it.
Also how to install it. I have seen some posts of problems when installing.

[a1gutterman]

I would love to "see" the lift in action. Just how much easier does it make it.
Also how to install it. I have seen some posts of problems when installing.

And this is why I have requested that a portion of an upcoming Sawdust Session be devoted to that. (Maybe it will convince me to install it)

[Nick]

Folks, This is what I have so far, in no particular order:

Cove cutting (3)
Curved moldings (3)
Dovetails (3)
Bandsaw Boxes
Bandsaw Maintenance
Incra Fence System (2)
Kreg Bandsaw Fence (2)
Miniature Lathe Chisels
Shopsmith History
Tool Box
Jewelry Box
Making a Table Top (edge gluing)
Storage Bins
Under-Mark-V Cabinets (2)
Sharpening Jointer and Planer Blades
Setting Planer Blades
How to Use Lathe Chisels
How to Install Lift Assist (2)
Setting Up and Using the Shaper
Setting Up and Using the Molder (3)
Making Mortises and Tenons
Applying Sandpaper to Discs
Setting Up Sanding Tools
Setting Up and Using the Lathe Duplicator
Measuring and Layout Tools
Clamping Methods
Using the Stop Collar
How to Use the 17 MFO Repair Parts
Overhead Pin Router
Resawing
Duplicating Setups
Shop Lighting
Wood Storage
Space Saving Ideas
Drawer Construction and Mounting (2)
Outfeed Table (3)
Truing Wood
Making Crown Molding
Pattern Sawing
Wood Threads (2)
Choosing/Using Glues

The numbers behind the subjects indicate the several people asked to see the same subject. I ask that you look through these and tell me the top 5 in your opinion. Also mention 2 projects that you'd like to see free plans for. I'll use your input to plan Sawdust Sessions 15 through 20.

With all good wishes,

[fixit]

Here are my preferences:

Making Mortises and Tenons (you already showed how to use the tool but actually doing a project is a different kettle of fish)
Resawing
Space Saving Ideas
Drawer Construction and Mounting (2)
Outfeed Table (3)

I'd like to see plans for a sewing center and a computer work station.

[paulmcohen]

Here are my preferences:

Making Mortises and Tenons (you already showed how to use the tool but actually doing a project is a different kettle of fish)
Resawing
Space Saving Ideas
Drawer Construction and Mounting (2)
Outfeed Table (3)

I would be happy with the same list just exactly upside down.

Projects I have enough on my to do list, focus on the tool.