January - Bayside Woodturners

15 HARMAN STREET. MANLY
P.O. BOX 8079
WYNNUM NORTH QLD 4178.
The Termite News
January / February
2006
Email the Editor:
[email protected]
The Club’s Web Page is:
http://www.geocities.com/baysidewoodturners/
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Committee.
President.
Bob Adams
Vice President.
Jim Butler
Vice President
Beryl Diamond
Secretary.
Dave Marsen.
PH
Ass Treasurer.
Aud Butler
Editor.
Milton Ludlow.
PH
Committee Members.
Sam Bulloch, Adrian Shield,
Charles Bate,
Len Maloney,
Bill Rudd,
Dave Adams,
Ed Newbury,
Milton Ludlow,
Bill Sedgwick.
The Bayside Woodturners & Woodcrafters Club Inc. would like to state, that it’s objective in reporting various articles &
advice in our Newsletter & communication, both verbal and written, is merely to disseminate information, and not to
make recommendations or directives. Bayside Woodturners & Woodcrafters Club Inc. would like to state, that the views
expressed therein are not necessarily those of Bayside Woodturners & Woodcrafters Club
Contents.
Page 2
My Editorial Whinge.
Page 3
Club Open Day.
Club Notice.
Page 4
Club Notice
Page 5
Club Notice
Demo Day Report
For Sale.
Page 6
Machinery News
Page 7
Machinery News
Page 8
Machinery News
Page 9
DIY Special.
Page 10.
Dates to Remember
Monthly Challenge.
Page 11.
AGM Nomination Form.
Editorial.
AGM NOTES.
This is the time for you to put your hand up, hop onto the committee and do something constructive
for the club. If you are not happy with the running of the club, or not happy with a committee
position, then come along join the committee.
A progressive club is only as good as its members and with their new ideas, will take the club into
2006 and beyond.
Several years ago members travelled to other clubs, enjoyed the day with other woodworkers, and
made new friends while learning new skills, this practice has slowly died a slow death, although
some members still travel, and really enjoy the day out.
Bus Trips were organized to different venues of interest over the past couple of years, and we had to
try and fill the busses with out side help. Several places of interest were mentioned, over the past
12mths, but didn’t get past first base. Toy making for charity was pathetic.
I remember going to Jones Joinery over 12mths ago, with about 35 members. It was an opportunity
to see how a large Factory operates, and since that visit, obtain plenty of scrap timber for my
projects.
An old saying goes like this:“If you never never go, then you will never never know” [What You Missed.]
I’ve had my whinge.
A very good web site is:-------- www.sydneywoodturners.com.au --------- Have a look.
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Milton.
Presidents Report.
Still No Report at time of print.
New Members.
The list of new members was not available to me at time of print.
Club Open Days.
Monday Night.
Tuesday Night
Wednesday Mornings
Wednesday Mornings
Wednesday Afternoon
Wednesday Afternoon
Wednesday Afternoon
Wednesday Night.
Wednesday Night
7pm
7pm
9am to 12 30pm
9am to 10am
1pm to 3.30pm.
1pm to 3.30pm
1pm to 3. 30pm
7pm to 9 30pm
6pm to 9 30 ish pm
Wood burning Lessons. [By Appointment only]
Carving group meetings
Hands on, Show and tell
Turning Tuition.
Turning Tuition.
Scrollsaw Tuition. [By Appointment only]
Router, Saw Table and Gifkin Jig Tuition.
3rd Wed. of each Month Computer Lessons
4th Wed of each Month
Machinery group meets at Bob Haines Shed
4th Fri of each month
Scroll Saw group
Friday Morning
9am to Noon
1st Sat
Demo Day
9am
2nd Sat
Machinery Day
9am
3rd Sat
Hands on day plus Show and Tell
9am
10am Show & Tell
4th Sat
Hands on day
9am
4th Sat
Committee meeting 9am
5th Sat
Hands on day
9am
These days will continue, if confirmation with the Tudors and as long as members support them. If
no support, that lesson or day will stop.
Club Notices
Sick List.
To all members in hospital, or laid – up in bed, get well soon, as you all are missed at the club.
Medical Forms.
The Club Medical Forms need updating this year, so when filling in your Renewal Membership
Form for this year, please complete the Medical Form and return with your membership fees.
If you are returning your Medical Form, please slot your Blood Type into the top of the page.
Membership Renewal Forms.
Membership Fees are due NOW.
Please print your details, and completely fill in all details.
Remember, if your membership fees are not paid by the 31st March, you will become an unfinancial
Member and the Newsletter will cease to be sent to your address.
A.G.M.
The AGM for your Club is the 18th of February 2006, Saturday morning starting at 9am.
All positions will become vacant.
The Nomination Form is included in this Newsletter.
The positions for President and Secretary, the current holders will not be re-standing.
Wood-end Sealer.
Members will be decanting this product from the 44gal drums into smaller containers over the next
couple of weeks
If you have any empty 2 – 10ltr containers not being used, we need them.
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The Sealer will sell for $0.50 per litre to club members.
Computer Group.
Starting on 15th Feb. at 7pm
The sessions will run on the 3rd Wed of each month.
Bill Sedgwick and Bruce Patch will assist you to improve your skills on the computer.
This group will be open to all members who wish to expand their knowledge of computers.
The idea is to help members to work through the maze of your computer. Starting with WORD.
The instructors will assist you with all aspects of this program. When you acquire more skills then
you will pass onto another program.
Pyrography Lessons.
These lessons resume on the 6th Feb, a Monday night commencing at 7pm.
There are a few places left, so ring Bev ph, or turn up on the night.
Wednesday Afternoon Turning.
If you are interested in doing some Turning at the Club at an INTERMEDIATE level of difficulty;
then read on.
I suggest that we could do one project a week.
It would probably need to be finished at home and brought back the next week for discussion
purposes.
Projects could include:1. Plain Bowl / Platter, turned thin [even wall thickness]
2. Natural Edge Bowl / Vase / Platter.
3. Goblet with tall thin stem.
4. Basic Deep Hollowing of a Bowl / Vase.
5. Triangular Container [Multi Axis].
6. Bowl with Carved Legs [all from one piece of wood].
The above roster could be changed according to participant’s wishes.
Your commitments would include:Come along every week. Supply your own wood, sandpaper, finish of your choice
& your own tools preferably.
There are 5 Lathes plus the VL100, if any body wishes to do smaller work.
First in BEST DRESSED.
The starting date will be decided by the participants.
There will be no charge [all lessons run by the club, do not require payment]
OR
If there is insufficient interest in the above,
THEN
We could try for an ADVANCED Group.
For those who are looking to take on some harder challenges.
If you are interested in the above proposal, then ring Jim Thallon
Machinery Group.
A.S.A.P. Ph
The 27th of January meeting at Bob’s Shed has been moved to the Club House.
The format will be a Video / DVD Night
A Question and Answer Night, Information Night about Projects to make in the coming months.
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Demo Day December.
Ron Finch.
Ron’s Demo on Finishes was an eye opener. Ron showed how to get a nice smooth finish using a
scrapper [cabinet scrapper], how to set them up with a burnisher, he showed how an old cut-throat
razer with a few moderations can do the same job.
To get a flat piece of steel to cut is the trick of the trade, and Ron really knows his stuff.
Hone the steel scrapper flat on all sides and edges, making sure all edges and sides are square, then
with the burnisher, a quick pull and the scrapper was ready to work and did put a smooth finish on
the wood.
Ron also spoke of Hand Planes, how to adjust them, sharpen them, and use them properly and how
not to abuse them.
Paul Neilson.
Paul always has a trick up his sleave, and this Demo was no different.
“It’s a Off Set Turned Duck” says Paul. Using a small piece of timber and a home made offset
chuck; the duck slowly came to life.
All members were amazed at this demo,
From the Home made Chuck to the Duck.
Paul’s idea of:“Waste Not---Want Not” applies here,
As the timber Paul uses gets smaller all the time.
FOR SALE
Lathe: - Teknatool TL1500 Swivel Head.
Twin solid 2 inch Steel bars for Bed.
400mm swing over the bed.
950mm between centres.
8 speed belt drive 1hp motor.
Comes with faceplate drive dog & live centre
Ideal beginners lathe
Cost $1200.00
Contact: - Andrew Ph mobile
Or Email: - [email protected]
Demo Days.
Ralph Nankervis
Welding / Brazing.
February 4th.
Lee Merrells
A multi talented turner / carver from large to micro small.
March. 4th.
Lee will also bring a Gallery. There will be a B.B.Q lunch with a small donation towards the cost
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Machinery News
Hello everyone,
Welcome to 2006, may it be prosperous, be 9 days each week long so that you can get everything
done that you want to get done.
The Sheddy Christmas BBQ was a treat as usual. Many thanks Bob and Ellen for your hospitality
and hosting the party. I think we had 45 termites and partners, so it was a great afternoon where
every one kicked in and had a ball. Bob’s annual awards hit the spot and many are looking forward
to the 2006 award night.
Remember, our January shed night is at the Club rooms. We have organised informative videos on
tool/machinery usage and such. So bring a note book and any woody questions. We should be able
to come up with some answers.
I have attached two sheets for inclusion in this newsletter. One is a matrix of sanding speeds for
various materials. The speeds are for above and below the common commercially used flexible
paper speed in professional equipment. I tried to replicate these speeds and the removal rate was
very high. Take care! I now tend to err on the low speed side to stop burning and control removal
rates.
The second sheet came about after I did some researching on the internet and did not find any tables
for cutting speed and materials. I think some termites with metal lathes may have some stuff. I will
look around. I sent off some emails to national and international companies, and at time of this
‘Epistle to the Termitians’, I have had no replies. I suspect the health and safety ogre is behind the
lack of response. The only “drilling bits” that had any warning were some of the hole cutting saws.
So having had no success, I went with my own machinery manuals. This second offering is a matrix
based on the recommendations of my 16 speed bench drill’s manual. I was attempting to come up
with an idea of what linear speed for different diameter drill bits was suited to different metals, wood
etc.
From the tables, some drilling speeds are way off the “desirable” speed. The desirable speed in this
exercise was the average of the groups of drilling speed for each material. For example, when using
the small diameter drill bits (2mm) in some materials it became apparent that the rotational speed
would be so high that the drill bit would overheat unless the bit was flooded with cutting lubricant if you could find some. The 2mm bit cutting speeds for wood, plastic and soft metals are off the
desirable speed and marked with an * My drill press max speed is 3340 rpm.The rest of the speeds
tend to be grouped closely around the average speed. I am not aware of a cutting lubricant for
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timber. Any thoughts for plastics? Soft metals like aluminium are OK as there is cutter lube
available. The average speeds in different materials now make some sense.
I have rounded the figures to metres/second
Timber: 12
Plastics: 12
Soft Metals: 15
Mild Steel: 4
Cast Iron: 3
Hard steel: 2
So, when we eyeball a piece of hard steel and decide to drill an 8mm hole, can you get a slow
enough drill speed (420 rpm)? I recollect trying to drill some stainless steel some years ago, and I
promptly turned the bits blue. My old fixed speed electric drill was too fast. The ideal world is to
suit the drill speed to the materials and use the appropriate cutting lubricant. If you keep in mind
drill speed, bit diameter, material, and cutting lubricant, our drill bits will last longer and the holes
will be more accurate as drill bit damage and pulling in the hole will be minimised.
Drill bits are another area of interest. Most of us have drill bits with two flutes spiralling along the
length of the bit. These flutes can clear the swarf or cut away material until they get jammed and
the bit stops cutting. At this point the bit starts rubbing the work piece, the timber starts to burn, the
bit overheats, and if continued can damage the bit permanently. The solution is to use a drill bit
suited to timber.
These are a single flute drill bits. They work a dream in timber and do not clog up as readily as the
dual flute bits. But, where do you get them? I have made casual enquiries at some tool places and
get a blank look. I have a small collection of imperial bits, but the metric bits don’t seem to be
readily available. Anyone got some ideas?
If you have any feedback, or want to raise some issues, then we can go over it next 4th Wednesday
evening at the club rooms.
Cheers for now
Len Maloney
Drill
Diam
mm
16
12
10
8
6
2
16
12
10
8
6
2
Drill
Drill
M/Min
Lin
Speed
M/SEC
Lin
Speed
Circum
RPM
Softwood & Hardwoods
50.27
1580
794.22
37.70
2180
821.87
31.42
2180
684.89
25.13
2180
547.91
18.85
3340
629.60
6.28
3340
209.87
13.24
13.70
11.41
9.13
10.49
3.50
Timber Material Average
11.59
Plastic & Rubber
50.27
1580
794.22
37.70
2180
821.87
31.42
2180
684.89
25.13
2180
547.91
18.85
3340
629.60
6.28
3340
209.87
13.24
13.70
11.41
9.13
10.49
3.50
Plastic & Rubber Average
11.59
Drill
Diam
mm
x
x
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16
12
10
8
6
2
16
12
10
8
6
2
Drill
Drill
Circum
RPM
Soft Metals
50.27
2180
37.70
2180
31.42
3340
25.13
3340
18.85
3340
6.28
3340
Soft Metal
Average
Mild Steel
50.27
500
37.70
540
31.42
830
25.13
1290
18.85
1290
6.28
3340
Mild Steel
Average
M/Min
Lin
Speed
1095.82
821.87
1049.33
839.46
629.60
209.87
M/SEC
Lin
Speed
18.26
13.70
17.49
13.99
10.49
3.50
14.79
251.34
203.58
260.76
324.22
243.17
209.87
4.19
3.39
4.35
5.40
4.05
3.50
4.15
16
12
10
8
6
2
Cast Iron
50.27
37.70
31.42
25.13
18.85
6.28
Cast Iron
420
211.12
540
203.58
540
169.65
540
135.72
1290
243.17
3340
209.87
Average
3.52
3.39
2.83
2.26
4.05
3.50
3.26
16
12
10
8
6
2
Hard Steel
50.27
37.70
31.42
25.13
18.85
6.28
Hard Steel
210
280
420
420
540
2180
Average
105.56
105.56
131.95
105.56
101.79
136.98
1.76
1.76
2.20
1.76
1.70
2.28
1.91
PLY – MART. Plywood @ wholesale Prices.
Supplies of All types of Plywood, Exotic Timbers, Paulownia Block Board, and Veneered on
Ply, Mbf, Hmr-particle, and Light board...Veneers include:- American Cherry, Walnut, Beech,
Brush box, Teak, Hoop, Jarrah, Koto, Makore, Oregon, Qld Maple, Silver Ash, and many
more.
PLY – MART.
137 Railway Pde. Thorneside. Ph
Hours 7am to 4 pm Mon to Fri. And Sat 7am to 11am.
Cutting speeds used with flexible coated abrasives
Adapted from Australian Industrial Abrasives data sheet 2002
Hard Metal
Carbon Steel
Low Alloyed Steel
High Alloyed Steel
Cast
Iron
Aluminium Alloys
Non Ferrous metals
Wood
Chipboard
Duroplastics
Thermoplastics
Glass
Rubber
Leather
Tool Steel
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Metres/Second
5
10
15
20
25
Explanation of symbols
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Tolerance of cutting speed
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Cutting speed mainly used in practice
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30
35
40
45
SCROLL SAW BLADES & ACCESSORIES
We now distribute, in Australia, the Swiss made Pégas® blades. •These are available in both pinless
and pinned. Pinless are $4.50 a dozen, while pinned are $6.50 a dozen. Both are cheaper when
purchased by the 6 dozen or 12 dozen. •All prices are plus postage. •You are able to mix and match
styles when buying quantities. • Newly arrived are 3” pinned blades—$5.00 a dozen.
•We continue to stock the Flying Dutchman blades at the same price as Pegas.
•We also sell scroll sanders, scroll saw files, proportional scales, mini chucks, mini twist drills and a
wide range of scroll saw books.
•We have available a range of clock fit tups for scroll saw projects.
•Hegner and Proxxon Scroll Saws are available.
•We also sell the Australian made Pyrography machines.
•••A catalogue is available•••
Helen Harris
Harris Traders
PO Box 1065, Horsham Vic 3402
Ph
Email—[email protected]
Perfect DIY Table Saw Inserts
By Jack Hutchison
Do you hate spending your hard earned bucks on jigs and such? Well, what kind of woodworker are
you anyway? Do it yourself, save some bucks, take pride in your workmanship, and build a better
tool to boot. Here’s how to make perfect table saw inserts for next to nothing, and it’s quick and
easy.
It is best to make the saw inserts out of brightly coloured material for safety considerations. Formica
laminated onto ½” MDF or plywood works quite well (MDF laminated with Formica will require a
bit of back cutting as it will stand proud of the saw table otherwise). Use your original saw insert as
a pattern to set the width of the insert on your table saw. Sneak up on the final cut for a perfect snug,
but not a tight fit. Again, use the original saw insert to outline the cut-out in pencil, and trim to rough
length. Remove any excess material to within 1/8” of the cut-out line using a band saw or jigsaw.
Install a pattern following bit in your router table (freehand is a less desirable approach), attach the
cut-out to the original insert using double sticky back tape, and mill off the excess material on the
router table for a perfect fit
.Use a ¾” Forstner bit to drill a finger hole needed to remove the insert. Spot and drill four holes for
Allen head jack screws, and tap the threads. I used #8-24 x 3/8” set screws. Drill a hole in the centre
of the insert rear edge for installation of a brass screw that will prevent insert kick back. Install the
brass screw and grind off the head. Lightly sand off the sharp edges of the insert.
Install the jackscrews with a dab of glue; making sure the surface is perfectly flat with your saw
table. For a zero clearance insert, install a 1/8” dado blade onto your saw and install the blank.
Position the saw fence directly over the insert, but clear of the blade. Turn on the saw and gradually
raise it to full height to saw through the blank. Remove the dado blade and install your 10” blade and
repeat the process.
This two step process is required if your table saw does not lower your 10” blade at least a ½” below
the table surface. Use the dado blade to cut additional inserts for various sizes. I use ¼”, ½” and ¾”
sizes all the time and they work great by minimizing tear-out of your stock. After all, perfection is
only marginally tolerable.
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Dates to Remember.
Turn-Fest 06.
31st to 2nd April 06.
For those who haven’t registered yet it’s not too late. If you have attended prior Turn-Fests, then
book in before the 15th February and receive a $25 discount off your registration.
All Bookings to S/E Woodworking Supplies
Bayside Bulletin
Bayside Home Show and Outdoor Expo.
7th to 9th April 2006.
The Club is going to this venue.
Australian Scrollsaw Network Exhibition.
14th to 16th July 2006.
Adelaide.
WE ARE MOVING.
S/E Qld Woodworking Supplies
Will cease operations at the Yatala address on the 25th January.
A new Showroom will open on the30th January 06.
Unit 1 Corner of Herbert & Randall Sts Slacks Creek.
The Phone Number is still the same
Email: - [email protected]
Monthly Challenge.
The Monthly Challenge for February is:A Paul Neilson’s Duck
It doesn’t matter how it’s made.
Remember to bring your Monthly Challenge to the 4th Wednesday of each month.
The Club wishes to thank
Mr Michael Choi. MP. Qld Parliament.
Member for Capalaba.
PH www.capalaba-mp.com.au
For the printing of the Club’s Newsletter and all other printing that you’re Club requires
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Bayside Woodturners & Woodcrafters Club
Inc.
Nominations for office bearers for 2006
Nominations must be signed by the proposer seconder and person nominated
Please have signed forms in the hands of the secretary by the 5th February 2006.
NOTE: - All Committee Person’s are Safety Officers.
Position
Nominee
Proposer
Seconder
Nominee
signature
Committee
Person
President
Secretary
Vice Pres.
Treasurer
Committee
Committee
Committee
Committee
Committee
Committee
Committee
Committee
Committee
The positions
below
Must be filled
By
a
Sales Wardrobe
Person
Events / Demo
Day /
Co-ordinator
Editor
Convenor
Raffle
Co-ordinator
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