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Post by woodeye on Nov 20, 2022 11:23:58 GMT -6
Thank You, folks. I'm glad you like my latest project. I assembled it this morning, then drilled the holes for the rubber feet and installed those. This picture shows the completed Lazy Susan doing its job. It spins really well, the bearing comes pre-oiled, but I added some DuPont Teflon Multi-Use lubricant and it spins even easier. These are more time consuming to build than the cutting boards, but not much more difficult really. The first try at a new project is always the hardest, that's just the way it goes. Of the projects I have posted here on the forum, the order of difficulty from the easiest to hardest would be: Cutting Board, Nameplate, Lazy Susan, Chicken Show Trophies...
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Post by chrysanthemum on Nov 20, 2022 14:21:01 GMT -6
That looks lovely, woodeye. I’m glad it’s functional, too, as well as beautiful. Very nicely done. I like your taste in herbs and spices, too.
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Post by FrostyTurnip on Nov 20, 2022 20:33:05 GMT -6
Magnificent. I love the swirl of the walnut at the rounded edge.
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Post by woodeye on Nov 21, 2022 8:02:04 GMT -6
chrysanthemum , Thank You, I'm glad you like it. There are several other herbs and spices in my pantry, but these are the ones I always reach for first seems like...
FrostyTurnip , Thank You, I concur. The way it looks has me thinking about making a cutting board with the standard 11" width, but round the ends of it instead of having square corners...
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Post by FrostyTurnip on Nov 21, 2022 22:23:34 GMT -6
I don't know how those routers work. Does your 3/8 rounder have a jig attached?
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Post by woodeye on Nov 21, 2022 23:08:33 GMT -6
I don't know how those routers work. Does your 3/8 rounder have a jig attached? For using the round over bit, I did this Lazy Susan freehand. It has a bearing on the bit which rests against the wood, which controls how far into the wood the bit will cut, so all I have to do is keep the router base flat against the wood surface and move the router around the edge of the wood circle. Then repeat the process on the other side, which results in a pretty good rounded edge. I then use a sander called a "Cushion Contour Sander" which has an inflatable inner tube inside the sanding sleeve. Once that is done, there is hardly any sanding left to do on the edges. I use the same sander when I make canes and walking sticks.
I imagine I will use the router table to round the edges on the next one I build, the router table makes it even easier. The router table gives support to the wood and in that case the wood circle is turned, whereas when freehand cutting the round overs, the circle of wood stays put, and the router moves. The only reason I didn't use the router table when making this one was that it had a bunch of tools and stuff on it and I would have had to move it all to use the router table.
For cutting the circle though, it is trickier because it does require a jig to keep the spiral 1/4" router bit aligned and enabling it to cut a perfect circle. And a router table can't be used for cutting the circles.
This is the router bit I used to round the edges. Whiteside 2003 Round Over Bit 3/8" radius. Click on the picture and it will show the bearing. For some reason it doesn't show in this view.
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Post by FrostyTurnip on Nov 21, 2022 23:19:48 GMT -6
Outstanding. You have a good eye and a steady hand with finesse. A remarkable gift. I can do it but I am not gifted. Id be like "I got this!" And my mind be like "Squirrel!"
I only need differentiate between my squirrel days and "I have potential" days. Lol
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Post by woodeye on Nov 21, 2022 23:31:07 GMT -6
Outstanding. You have a good eye and a steady hand with finesse. A remarkable gift. I can do it but I am not gifted. Id be like "I got this!" And my mind be like "Squirrel!" I only need differentiate between my squirrel days and "I have potential" days. Lol That's funny! You got me tickled with that one, FrostyTurnip...And Thank You, I do what I can...
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Post by chrysanthemum on Nov 22, 2022 10:40:52 GMT -6
I had to go back and take another look at the enlarged picture to take special note of the walnut swirl (and honestly I almost mistakenly typed squirrel right there after those previous posts). That does make it even more beautiful.
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Post by woodeye on Nov 24, 2022 18:39:56 GMT -6
The Lazy Susan arrived at its new home today at my sister's & brother-in-law's home in Edmond. They were very happy with it. Mission Accomplished...
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Post by FrostyTurnip on Nov 24, 2022 20:51:44 GMT -6
Well done!
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Post by chrysanthemum on Nov 24, 2022 21:00:05 GMT -6
It looks very nice, woodeye. I bet they were so surprised and pleased. And, @frostyturnip, now that you’ve pointed it out, that beautiful walnut swirl just jumped right out at me in that picture.
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Post by triffid on Nov 25, 2022 9:42:50 GMT -6
It's lovely, you're tremendously skilled! Happy belated Thanksgiving
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Post by woodeye on Nov 25, 2022 16:58:53 GMT -6
Thank You for your comments, Folks. Much Appreciated.
I found out about an hour ago that this Lazy Susan won't be the last one that I make. I was informed that another person wants one just like this one, so back to work I go, just as soon as possible...
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Post by FrostyTurnip on Nov 25, 2022 17:17:32 GMT -6
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving, friend.
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