unclesoska
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All those jade boulders tossed in search of gold!
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Post by unclesoska on Aug 1, 2018 22:38:09 GMT -5
This my 1st occasion to use the NEW Cloudinary upload feature and let me just say it is such a refreshing change from copy and pasting URL's . Thanks Tommy!  I started constructing this carving station quite awhile back, and it's now operational and nearly complete. I just need to add a water pump to the drain bucket and the water reservoir up top.  Here you see the padding for arms to rest on, along w/ the "vise" that holds the rotary tool.  This pic shows the drain going into the unit.   Here we see the drain going into the bucket.  I cut the center out of the original bucket lid and glued in some plexiglass.     These photos show the top view, showing the illuminated magnifier, which can be used for finer detail work from a standing position. The unit may also be used while seated and viewing work thru the front.  Here we see a detail pic that shows the wood clamp, made from 2x4 lumber and marine varnish for moisture protection. The carriage bolt goes thru and has a wingnut on the far side. Note the handy chuck key holder.  Somewhere in this above mess is where the water reservoir will live. Since I no longer have access to a shop, I've downsized to work mostly on carving fire agate and other small handmade trinkets. Hopefully on payday I can get the pump and rig the reservoir and it will finally be complete. Eventually I'll upgrade to a Foredom, but for now this works for me. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 1, 2018 23:38:42 GMT -5
That's quite a handy looking carving station. Great job putting that all together!
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Post by Pat on Aug 1, 2018 23:44:08 GMT -5
What a clever setup! Now I'll take another look and study it! Thanks!
Could you take another photo of the chuck key holder?
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unclesoska
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Post by unclesoska on Aug 2, 2018 1:41:16 GMT -5
The chuck key holder is simply a hole drilled into the top of the wood vise and the key just sits in there.  |
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J Mee
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Post by J Mee on Aug 2, 2018 2:52:13 GMT -5
Looks good! Maybe consider adding a splashguard / window made of plexi in the front to keep the dust out of your face when sitting?
Where can you get the adjustable drip nozzles online? Do they have a name? I saw them in tuscon a couple years ago and have been kicking myself for not getting one for my flat lap ever since!
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unclesoska
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Post by unclesoska on Aug 2, 2018 8:42:58 GMT -5
I do have a splash guard for the front, just didn't use it in the photos. The flexible tubing is called Locline.--@www.loc-line.com
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 2, 2018 9:24:10 GMT -5
Great build! I can see you get a lot of use from it, too. This is what my late friend would honorably call- hippie ingenuity.  |
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Post by TheRock on Aug 3, 2018 0:47:32 GMT -5
Pretty Ingenious there Skippy. I like it!  ~Duke |
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Post by 1dave on Aug 3, 2018 6:38:26 GMT -5
When you've got it, FLAUNT IT! Well, you flaunted it! |
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Post by 1dave on Aug 3, 2018 6:56:08 GMT -5
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Aug 3, 2018 11:46:10 GMT -5
Great build! The one thing that concerns me is the stability of the vise holding the handpiece. The wood seems solid enough but what sort of backsplash is holding it? It looks to me as if you've cut out the side of some sort of plastic bucket and the vise is attached to it. What kind of bucket is used? Is it sturdy enough not to flex when pressure is applied to the bur?
I want to build something similar. I've used the Foredom handpiece holder for carving (without a drip system) and find it a little too wobbly for precise control. I think your approach is great.
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Post by 1dave on Aug 3, 2018 11:49:13 GMT -5
Consider tilting the bit down so moisture drips away.
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unclesoska
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Post by unclesoska on Aug 3, 2018 14:17:15 GMT -5
Consider tilting the bit down so moisture drips away. Good point. Funny thing- when it's running the torque is downward, so it all kinda evens out. Also should mention that the bit spins away from the operator, so there's really not much forward splash, but I can tell ya that pretty plexiglass top window will be a mess in no time. |
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unclesoska
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Post by unclesoska on Aug 3, 2018 14:23:49 GMT -5
click on this Amazon Affiliate link every time you shop, and a small portion of what you spend will come back to RTH - without raising your cost! Enshey 12pcs Plastic Flexible Water Oil Coolant Pipe Hose 1/4PT Adjustable with Switch, Widely Used for Lathe, Milling, CNC Machine, Hydraulic Machinery and Water Cooling System 4.0 out of 5 stars 1 customer review Price: $18.99 ($1.58 / Item) & FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Details I have a Locline catalog somewhere... Locline makes these products in 3 different diameters and has soooooooooo many pieces/parts they're kinda like Legos. They're a bit spendy for what they are but they have a rigidity to them that once adjusted, they're not gonna slip on their own. 1dave- Nice find on the generic ones. I purchased a bunch of pieces/parts back in the day, but it sure would be fun to compare cost vs. quality. Mike |
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unclesoska
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Post by unclesoska on Aug 3, 2018 14:39:55 GMT -5
Great build! The one thing that concerns me is the stability of the vise holding the handpiece. The wood seems solid enough but what sort of backsplash is holding it? It looks to me as if you've cut out the side of some sort of plastic bucket and the vise is attached to it. What kind of bucket is used? Is it sturdy enough not to flex when pressure is applied to the bur? I want to build something similar. I've used the Foredom handpiece holder for carving (without a drip system) and find it a little too wobbly for precise control. I think your approach is great. The bucket came from a contractor friend who uses ALOT of deck screws. The wood vise is epoxied on the base and the bucket behind it. There is some flex at the rear of the bucket if you really bear down, but the bit doesn't move when you're resting your arms on the front cushion. It's really pretty stable. Best part? The carving station, minus flexshaft, pump, and epoxy cost me nearly nothing, as I had the rest of the components just laying around. (Oh but the bits, those don't count) Harbor Freight flexshaft BTW. Pump due in a couple days (Amazon) Once it's fully operational, I'll make a video and post here. Mike |
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Post by 1dave on Aug 3, 2018 16:25:08 GMT -5
click on this Amazon Affiliate link every time you shop, and a small portion of what you spend will come back to RTH - without raising your cost! Enshey 12pcs Plastic Flexible Water Oil Coolant Pipe Hose 1/4PT Adjustable with Switch, Widely Used for Lathe, Milling, CNC Machine, Hydraulic Machinery and Water Cooling System 4.0 out of 5 stars 1 customer review Price: $18.99 ($1.58 / Item) & FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Details I have a Locline catalog somewhere... Locline makes these products in 3 different diameters and has soooooooooo many pieces/parts they're kinda like Legos. They're a bit spendy for what they are but they have a rigidity to them that once adjusted, they're not gonna slip on their own. 1dave- Nice find on the generic ones. I purchased a bunch of pieces/parts back in the day, but it sure would be fun to compare cost vs. quality. Mike I read that some of the competition leaks badly. With no pressure that wouldn't be a problem. |
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robertd
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Post by robertd on Aug 23, 2018 20:57:42 GMT -5
Outstanding setup here, Thanks for sharing and it looks like something that will suit some of what I want to be doing in the short term.
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~Duke
