Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Splitsville or bust?

  1. 03-05-2004, 11:56 PM #1
    Michael Cody's Avatar
    Michael Cody
    Michael Cody is offline [OP] Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    Richland, Michigan
    Posts
    429

    Unhappy Splitsville or bust?

    <center>When Good Bowls Go Bad!!<hr></center>Well at least the walls were looking very even!!!

    This is what happens when you make the spigot to small for your old nova chuck that you can't find the smaller jaws for .. but you have to use it on your new Jet Mini "stealth gloat" because your Vic 120 that is for your Nova 3k is wrong spindle size.. So now you have to cut a recess for an expansion holding and the sucker just splits while you are hollowing it out .. launched quick too -- bounced off the wall with a nice sharp crack!!

    What a waste of nice mesquite ....
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Mike-in-Michigan (Richland that is) <br> "We never lack opportunity, the trouble is many don't recognize an opportunity when they see it, mostly because it usually comes dressed in work clothes...."
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 03-06-2004, 12:24 AM #2
    John Miliunas's Avatar
    John Miliunas
    John Miliunas is offline Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    Just outside of Spring Green, Wisconsin
    Posts
    9,442
    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Cody

    What a waste of nice mesquite ....
    Not completely a waste, Michael. I'm assuming that, since they were already spun around, you may have gotten the outside smooth and possibly finished? Take those halves and run them through your bandsaw to get a nice "semi-bowl". Now, with the wide end up, just plant them on the nearest wall and you've got yourself a nice matching pair of sconces!
    Cheers,
    John K. Miliunas

    Cannot find REALITY.SYS. Universe halted.
    60 grit is a turning tool, ain't it?
    SMC is totally supported by volunteers and your generosity! Please help if you can!
    Looking for something for nothing? Check here!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 03-06-2004, 10:35 AM #3
    Jim Becker's Avatar
    Jim Becker
    Jim Becker is online now Moderator
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    SE PA - Central Bucks County
    Posts
    65,859
    Quote Originally Posted by John Miliunas
    Not completely a waste, Michael. I'm assuming that, since they were already spun around, you may have gotten the outside smooth and possibly finished? Take those halves and run them through your bandsaw to get a nice "semi-bowl". Now, with the wide end up, just plant them on the nearest wall and you've got yourself a nice matching pair of sconces!
    What he said. Turn adversity into advantage...make a sculpture or something else out of those half-bowls!
    --

    The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules