This guy thinks outside the box!! Well Done pocket83 :)?
Now that you broke down some of my barriers to asking questions, here you
go:
1. You mentioned using Harbor Freight at some point for tools/supplies. Is
your vise from Harbor Freight? How do you like it? I wouldn’t mind the cost
savings if it is a decent vise.
2. By chance are your threads metric for the drill press handles? I am
having a hard time finding coupler nuts for this purpose. Perhaps a shallow
hole with a standard size metric nut would work okay (but not as well is my
guess)?
3. Mind recommending a compass? The 2nd grade one isn’t cutting it.?
This is a fantastic idea!!! Thank you very much for sharing.?
Thanks. I have used both male and female versions of this process in the
past. You can make a “star knob” substitute by inserting the head of a
large eye-bolt into the ball. There is also another variation of the female
knob in one of my chamfer device videos.
I’ve been using golf balls for a while now as file handles… I do,cut the
tangs down… Most of the people who have been to the shop and grabbed one
have commented ” I have to try this”
Just discovered your channel today and I must say this is the second of
your videos that is going in my favorite list. My brother (golfer) will
love me to do this for his drill press and other things I can think of. I
agree with you when it comes to safety, I think anybody who injures
him/herself these days is a complete moron who shouldn’t be handling any
powertools or sharp objects. Common sense is key for most things we do but
for us woodworkers is mandatory. Thank you Sir.
Great idea! Only thing I would change is to paint them black (or buy black
golf balls if they have them). Will be doing this once I get a drill press!
If they thread on like the drill press featured in this vid, I would say
Locktite, shellac, linseed oil, superglue, teflon tape, or liquid nails. If
you mean those pop-on kind, the type that just slip over the pipe, my first
instict would be to mar or make cuts in the end of the pipe and use mighty
putty, bondo or 2 pt epoxy to secure the golf ball. Don’t bother trying to
glue a black rubber knob. I have yet to find an adhesive that works, and
trust me, I’ve been looking.
Thanks for watching, MrChris. Nice timing on your new vid, btw- I need to
prune my apple tree desperately. I will be watching that this evening.
Using a die to add your own thread is an option, as well. But if the press
is really cheap, the pipe? is probably too thin to take a thread.
As usual; I’ve learnt stuff…Thanks
I remember those, and they do have an incredible amount of stored energy.
However, releasing that energy would involve tampering with the skin to a
point that would permit the core to eject, so drilling a single hole has a
minimal risk. As for the risk of old rubber bands getting wound up in a
forstner bit, the worst case scenario involves letting go and watching the
golf ball spin. You could eliminate risk entirely by just using Wilsons,
which have a solid but lightweight polymer core.
Baller project!
Great! Just beware folks, older golf balls cores were a rubber band ball
like thing with a continuous elastic string wrapped on itself many many
times. Wouldn’t like to get those ‘strings’ caught on the cutter / bit.
Baconsoda put me on to this guy also for pruning “stephenhayesuk” he really
know his onions! (A local Australian expression… more appropriately in
his case apples :-))
Good, but how do you keep the handles and tips from coming off all the time
on a cheep drill press.
That was very cool!?
This guy thinks outside the box!! Well Done pocket83 :)?
Now that you broke down some of my barriers to asking questions, here you
go:
1. You mentioned using Harbor Freight at some point for tools/supplies. Is
your vise from Harbor Freight? How do you like it? I wouldn’t mind the cost
savings if it is a decent vise.
2. By chance are your threads metric for the drill press handles? I am
having a hard time finding coupler nuts for this purpose. Perhaps a shallow
hole with a standard size metric nut would work okay (but not as well is my
guess)?
3. Mind recommending a compass? The 2nd grade one isn’t cutting it.?
This is a fantastic idea!!! Thank you very much for sharing.?
Thanks. I have used both male and female versions of this process in the
past. You can make a “star knob” substitute by inserting the head of a
large eye-bolt into the ball. There is also another variation of the female
knob in one of my chamfer device videos.
I’ve been using golf balls for a while now as file handles… I do,cut the
tangs down… Most of the people who have been to the shop and grabbed one
have commented ” I have to try this”
Just discovered your channel today and I must say this is the second of
your videos that is going in my favorite list. My brother (golfer) will
love me to do this for his drill press and other things I can think of. I
agree with you when it comes to safety, I think anybody who injures
him/herself these days is a complete moron who shouldn’t be handling any
powertools or sharp objects. Common sense is key for most things we do but
for us woodworkers is mandatory. Thank you Sir.
Great idea! Only thing I would change is to paint them black (or buy black
golf balls if they have them). Will be doing this once I get a drill press!
If they thread on like the drill press featured in this vid, I would say
Locktite, shellac, linseed oil, superglue, teflon tape, or liquid nails. If
you mean those pop-on kind, the type that just slip over the pipe, my first
instict would be to mar or make cuts in the end of the pipe and use mighty
putty, bondo or 2 pt epoxy to secure the golf ball. Don’t bother trying to
glue a black rubber knob. I have yet to find an adhesive that works, and
trust me, I’ve been looking.
Thanks for watching, MrChris. Nice timing on your new vid, btw- I need to
prune my apple tree desperately. I will be watching that this evening.
Using a die to add your own thread is an option, as well. But if the press
is really cheap, the pipe? is probably too thin to take a thread.
As usual; I’ve learnt stuff…Thanks
I remember those, and they do have an incredible amount of stored energy.
However, releasing that energy would involve tampering with the skin to a
point that would permit the core to eject, so drilling a single hole has a
minimal risk. As for the risk of old rubber bands getting wound up in a
forstner bit, the worst case scenario involves letting go and watching the
golf ball spin. You could eliminate risk entirely by just using Wilsons,
which have a solid but lightweight polymer core.
Baller project!
Great! Just beware folks, older golf balls cores were a rubber band ball
like thing with a continuous elastic string wrapped on itself many many
times. Wouldn’t like to get those ‘strings’ caught on the cutter / bit.
Baconsoda put me on to this guy also for pruning “stephenhayesuk” he really
know his onions! (A local Australian expression… more appropriately in
his case apples :-))
Good, but how do you keep the handles and tips from coming off all the time
on a cheep drill press.
Perfect … I might use those for jig handles too …