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Title: Got a new tool
Post by: kennym on April 19, 2015, 08:16:00 PM

Actually I bought part of this a looong time ago.

Didn't think it would work all that well after I bought it, so it laid around the tool box til today when I started shaping TD #2.

This riser block of bocote is one of those gummy blocks , and was filling sandpaper on my spindle sander like crazy.

So I saw the old idea laying there, and went ahead and put it together.

I started shaping on the riser about 2:30 this afternoon and just sprayed it just now....

Back with pics of the secret weapon soon....   :D

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: Crittergetter on April 19, 2015, 08:30:00 PM

You guys that don't post pics and leave a guy hanging really piss me off!!    :biglaugh:

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: jsweka on April 19, 2015, 08:38:00 PM

Yeah Dude.  No pics - that ain't right  ;)

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: kennym on April 19, 2015, 08:49:00 PM

Sorry , hadda spray another coat....

This is the tool used to rough up tires to parch, but I mated it to my cordless drill .

It has a 3/8" hole in it, I used a 5/16 carriage bolt, rounded the squares just enough to start in the bigger hole.

Put a 2" bolt in,a 1/2" nut on back so the washer and nut would pull down tight.

  (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0047_zps4sygcym3.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0047_zps4sygcym3.jpg.html)

  (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0049_zpspcrhefub.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0049_zpspcrhefub.jpg.html)

Grinds the heck out of bocote, wasn't hard to control,run as fast as you want. Plugged up a little, but could prob soak in mineral spirits and blow clean.

A 3" bolt might be OK for clearance.

NOT OSHA APPROVED!! Leather gloves might be OK too....  :D

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: David Flanrey on April 19, 2015, 09:09:00 PM

Got to get me one of those real soon!

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: mikkekeswick on April 20, 2015, 02:11:00 AM

Great idea there!!! I'll be getting one soon as well, I can see uses for that  :)  
Do you know what they are called?

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: Buemaker on April 20, 2015, 05:22:00 PM

Looks like it is this one.
 http://www.gemplers.com/product/109824/Buffing-Wheel-Accessory

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: Buemaker on April 20, 2015, 05:30:00 PM

Looks like two of them should be used together.
 http://www.gemplers.com/icatalog/master/full/657

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: kennym on April 20, 2015, 07:28:00 PM

Ha! I thought I invented a new tool and was considering putting 2 together!! LOL

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: jsweka on April 20, 2015, 10:32:00 PM

I'd probably wreck a bow with something like that.     :scared:

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: BigErn on April 21, 2015, 07:55:00 PM

Here's a cupped one!http://www.myerstiresupply.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=2005&info=Contour-Cup
                      Ernie

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: BenBow on April 21, 2015, 09:05:00 PM

Used to use those on truck and tractor tires. Hooked up to a high speed air powered tool. Sure wood take wood off in a hurry.

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: kennym on April 21, 2015, 09:11:00 PM

I use a slow speed on a cordless drill. Figured the air tool would be waaaay too fast for me!! LOL

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: mikkekeswick on April 22, 2015, 01:59:00 AM

Does anyone use the 3M Scotchbrite pads that are impregnated with abrasives? They are similar to the above but you can get them in a range of grits and they leave a really cool textured finish.

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 22, 2015, 05:12:00 AM

Did your old tool wear out, Kenny?  

Title: Re: Got a new tool
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 22, 2015, 07:54:00 PM

McKenzie,,, you have always been slow speed and cordless.