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Galootaclaus-WC-2007-1.jpgGalootaclaus & other arrivals of the day177 viewsthe two large objects are magnetic tool / knife holders; the object on the upper right is a MF No. 1 circular / cigar shave from Patrick Leach. Charlie Driggs
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Galootaclaus-WC-2007-2.jpgTop view of bowl118 viewsWhat is not even close to apparent with this shot is the delicacy of this bowl. Wall thickness is nearly uniform, on the order of 1/16th inch / 2mm. The cracks readily seen, aren't readily recognized as filled with a dark material to enhance the contrast. This was turned from an ash blank, and in doing so, Galootaclaus Walt Cheever demonstrates a skill I don't have and definitely appreciate!! No way this is going in my shop - far too delicate!Charlie Driggs
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eighth_in_mortise.jpgmortise chisel -- eighth inch wide141 viewsCharlie Driggs
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eighth_in_mortise_2.jpgmortise chisel - maker's mark129 viewsCharlie Driggs
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new_glue_pot.jpgnew glue pot -- a chocolate melter in its normal life201 viewsThe old glue pot is dying, and had to be replaced before I could finish this veneering project.
The new one is a Wilton chocolate melting pot, which I've equipped with a cover made from a plastic coffee can top mated to a vacuum cleaner fan impeller and an old wooden knob, with a candy thermometer through the top. Seems to hold temperature in the 140-150 degree F range very nicely. The non-stick inner pan lifts out, and should be much easier to clean up. Cost is about one quarter of that for the made-for-purpose glue pots.
Charlie Driggs
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carbide_burnisher.jpgZaffuto burnisher -- two weeks later, repaired142 viewsTruth time. That piece of plum used to make this handle turned out to be a bit less seasoned than I thought -- went away for a weeks vacation, and when I returned it had a 4" x 1/16" crack down down 80% of the handle, propagating from a little knot. Kerfed out the crack with a saw and 3/32" chisel, patched it with a strip of cherry, shaped the patch to match, and I can use it without getting pinched. Charlie Driggs
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rockhammer1.jpgRock hammer with half-broken handle -- center of picture136 viewsBrought this hammer home when I cleaned out the family farm in 2004. Wasn't usable even if I had a rock to chip as the handle was half-broken through just below the head. An old hammer in the family, needing some care. Since I had bought a nice new finishing hammer earlier in the day, I figured it was a good time to put that elm branch in the garage to use and rehandle this one too so that my hammers were all up to snuff. Besides, it was a bit stiffling outside .... new handle is shaped and nearly readyCharlie Driggs
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rockhammer4.jpgCompleted rock hammer93 viewsFinished with just a coat of shellac on the handle and wedges, and ready to go. Handle has just a slight curved offset to the left in addition to the curve you can see, making it feel more in line with my arm.Charlie Driggs
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Zaffutoburnisher2.jpgAnother Zaffuto carbide burnisher111 viewsHandle turned from a length of ornamental plum, sanded to 400 grit, and waxed / buffed with 000 steel wool. Large handle nearly balances the heavy carbide at the other end. Compare to the well used Veritas (LV) burnisher.
Thank you, Tony!!Charlie Driggs
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hollyshave1.jpgBeginning a spokeshave in holly210 viewsFinally got a roundtuit, permitting me to use the LV spokeshave kit that Galootaclaus had sent this past winter. I thought I'd try making one in some seasoned holly that had split to an appropriate thickness. The size of the Jim Thompson made shave in the photo was about the size I wanted, so I used that as a guide in laying out the sawcuts to create the blank.Charlie Driggs
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hollyshave2.jpglaying out the overall shape on the blank173 viewsUse of a toothed wheel to mark the outline on the blank, with some liberties taken on the shape as I wanted a bit more clearance for knuckles and a more comfortable shape based upon my experience with shaves.Charlie Driggs
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hollyshave3.jpgLaying out the blade position on the shave blank176 viewsWith the mounting holes drilled, next step is to scribe the blade on the body and chisel out the waste.Charlie Driggs
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