NDK
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Post by NDK on Jan 3, 2011 20:29:19 GMT -5
Well here it is. This is what I use to cut a groove in my cabs. I use my battery powered dremel and a 1" diamond disk I got at Harbor Freight. This is simply a scrap piece of 2x4 I had laying around. I drilled a 7/8" hole in it.  Then I push my dremel up through the bottom. The hole is slightly smaller than the O.D. of the dremel, so friction holds it in there for what I'm using it for.  The disk doesn't fit through the hole, so I attach it after installing the dremel.  Then I wiggle it around a bit to set the height of the cut. (really technical here ;D)  Turn it on, spray a little water on it, and groove away.  Simple, yet effective. Hope y'all like it. Nate |
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spicer m
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Post by spicer m on Jan 3, 2011 20:39:29 GMT -5
When there's a will there's away. Good idea.
Mike
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amyk
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Post by amyk on Jan 3, 2011 21:26:08 GMT -5
That's a lot simpler than other setups I have seen. Bookmarked it for future reference.
Thanks for sharing.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jan 3, 2011 21:59:05 GMT -5
Thanks Mike. Just threw it together one day and it works well. I tried to keep to the KISS theory.
Amy, I'm glad yuo like it. I hope it (or something similar) works well for you.
Nate
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Post by tntmom on Jan 3, 2011 22:20:42 GMT -5
That is something I could do with what I already have! Patrick (my husband) picked out this triangle shaped dremel cab that I finished and wants a groove setting for his keychain. I think I'll start playing around with some practice pieces using this method. Thanks!
~Krystee
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Post by roy on Jan 3, 2011 22:51:37 GMT -5
nice !!! now your talkin i can do that thanks for sharing that
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Post by superioragates on Jan 4, 2011 0:01:03 GMT -5
Now THAT is an extremely complicated set-up you have there.....really.....now why could'nt "I" think of that???
hahahaha
Very cool!!
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Jan 4, 2011 0:33:25 GMT -5
Simple, but effective!
Adrian
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Post by tanyafrench on Jan 4, 2011 8:29:58 GMT -5
Oh, I think I will have to try that.
Tanya
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jan 4, 2011 17:57:26 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I'm glad I can help!
Nate
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Post by beefjello on Jan 4, 2011 20:19:20 GMT -5
KISS= Keep it simple, right? Great set up Nate, I'ma gonna have to try this! ;D
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jan 4, 2011 20:48:06 GMT -5
Kiss, Kiss,Kiss - Now you're talking my talk. I think even I could do that with what I have just using the little wood table my rotary tool is already set up on! Thank you very, very much!
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Post by tandl on Jan 4, 2011 21:15:10 GMT -5
Good thinking Nate ! I gotta say , it`s better than kiss ;D
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jan 4, 2011 21:58:09 GMT -5
 Aw, you guys are so sweet. :blush: ;D Nate
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Haleysdream
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Post by Haleysdream on Jan 4, 2011 22:11:32 GMT -5
Thanks Nate, now maybe I can get that dremel of mine out of the box, great idea!
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chromenut
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Post by chromenut on Jan 5, 2011 0:09:10 GMT -5
Hmmm.. someone here had shown a slot trim tool that I looked into and ended up buying, for $12, a grinder bit for my Gryphonette for grooving my cabs. Not used it yet, but getting ready to. Think this idea is totally bitchin and I might just try something similar!
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jan 7, 2011 3:50:56 GMT -5
That looks awsome Im going to have a go at making one ,
I tried free hand on a piece of malakite one time Annnnnn d I WONT show you the results ! ! !
This is the Idea ive been looking for Brilliant and so simple
Thanks
Jack
Yorkshire uk
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jan 7, 2011 16:25:45 GMT -5
Robin, sounds like you've already got a grooving set up.  Jack - Brilliant?!? Thanks! I've never had an idea called that before! ;D Nate |
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Post by mohs on Jan 8, 2011 12:02:16 GMT -5
wriggling around to adjust the height ?
gooooovy idea man!!!
harbor freight diamond disks
cheap+ good
that what I use for grooviing my pre-drilled holes
on the angel wings
long story-lots of heart
really coool idea Nate!
Ed
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jan 8, 2011 16:34:25 GMT -5
Thanks Ed. They are pretty nice disks. I'm very satisfied with them.
Nate
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Aw, you guys are so sweet. :blush: 
