Turning coasters into gifts

[handibunny]

Pete, look for a Corian fabricator. They can’t use the center sink cutouts and you may be able to get them for free. I lucked out and found someone local. Also, I have an article coming out in the next issue of SSWC with more specific info about Corian and how it can be used, including bending...

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Pete, it's 12mm x 4" x 4" Corian samples. The edges were pre-finished.

I have another post, "My COVID-19 Marathon Project, which goes into more detail about the tiles. Corian cuts perfectly with a standard skip tooth blade--I use the FD Polar #5, blue tape, and about 80%...

[handibunny]

Thanks, Denny. I've used egg crates in the past, but generally as box dividers. They're easy to do, and can really make a difference in the look of a project.

And thanks, Fibber. Joe is part of every project I make, one way or the other, and the best part is that we don't have to social...

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Good to see you posting again, Dick, and seeing your lovely carved fretwork. We think of you often, and the fun we had at Saratoga Springs. Hope you’ve been well, productive and finding ways to cope with these troubled times....

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Joe and I designed this holder for four coasters; he did most of the work, since my table saw skills are not up to cutting rabbets. My only contribution was to make the cutouts for the egg crate divider. As shown, the unit can be used as a trivet, but behind each coaster is a hole that you can use...

[handibunny]

Haircuts! I moved from curls to very short hair more than 10 years ago, and if I forgot to brush it, you couldn’t really tell. Having to gel my hair and actually take time to push it into shape annoys me a lot!

Yes, my local barber is open, but until I’m convinced he’s observing the...

[handibunny]

Good luck! You will get really good at getting the eye drops in your eye!

[handibunny]

Maybe the blade was correct and you were feeding the wood in the wrong direction?

The FD-UR are supposed to have a crimp at the top, unless those blades are vintage. I sometimes use the 45x lens on my pocket magnifier just to be sure. Works pretty good!...

[handibunny]

If possible, try sanding the areas to be glued to dull the finish. That will help the adhesion. Also, judicious use of CA glue might work. I’ve used it for Corian, which is not porous, so it might be worth a shot. You can always recreate your finish on scrap and do your testing there, before putting...

[handibunny]

Nice job on the inlay, Denny--I can't find any trace of a blade entry hole, and the walnut shows it off very well.

[handibunny]

Good luck with your upcoming procedures. I had mine in 2016, scheduled for after the Open House. I found the concept of eye surgery alarming, even though the procedures themselves were uneventful, and was relieved at how clear my vision was, even the morning after. It was so odd to see clearly without...

[handibunny]

Thanks, Donna. I've learned that it's prudent to design bowls so that there will be plenty of wood available for sanding, just in case it's needed. I've also discovered that as little as 1/8" of wood is sufficient for a successful glue-up, but it looks very scary!

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Hmmmmmm . . got a birthday coming up in August....

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Thanks, all, for the kind words--much appreciated!

Jim McD--teaching is what I've done all my life, and I do enjoy being contacted by people who either want to share their work, or need help figuring out why they're having trouble. I've met some very talented and interesting folks from...

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Thanks, Betty. You’ve been a busy lady lately. Good luck with your grinder. That’s one tool on my “don’t even think about it” list!

[handibunny]

Well this was certainly unexpected! So sorry for the latest insult to your well-being, but glad that it was “merely a flesh wound” which will heal in time. Maybe you can find something safe and sedentary for the next few weeks to keep you out of trouble? (Not likely, but I thought I’d say it...

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I was recently contacted by a turner, new to scrolled bowls, who in an effort to create a freeform shape, had designed a pattern that was impossible to cut, let alone sand. To help him understand why this occurred, I created a simplified version of his profile, and saw it through to completion. I found...

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Rolf, I used a FD Polar #5, which is my go-to blade for plastics. Corian is not as vulnerable as clear acrylic to fusing, but at full speed and no blue tape, it looked OK on the top, but was fused on the underside. So, I used the tape and cut the speed to about 80%.

When blades started...

[handibunny]

Fibber, you, Jim, and many other forum members are models of perseverance in face of adversity, and help counter the unfortunate belief that those of us who are "seniors" (for want of a better term--I actually prefer "village elders") are one step up from decrepitude. Joe and I...

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All the best for a joyful and peaceful birthday! We have fond memories of the time that you and Sally dropped by for a visit; the two of you were so full of life and adventure that it was truly inspirational. Wishing you many, many more birthdays, and adventures!...