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Author:  peterm [ Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:58 am ]
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I think it worked great! Thanks for sharing!
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:06 am ]
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A very good idea with the template.Thanks for sharing this.
Author:  Mario [ Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:33 am ]
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I use a router table setup much the same way, but this looks much safer(though I've not blown one yet...!). Well done!
Author:  Rod True [ Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:49 am ]
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[QUOTE=Mario] (though I've not blown one yet...!)[/QUOTE]

I'm sure glad you have lots of wood to knock on Mario.
Author:  ecklesweb [ Sat Apr 22, 2006 1:11 pm ]
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To each his own, but I have to say that I found carving the neck with a
chisel both reasonably easy and very satisfying. I will say that there's no
way I could approach the consistency you'll achieve with a template like
that, and certainly can't argue with the results! Looks great!
Author:  L. Presnall [ Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:00 pm ]
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Nice! I've not tried moving my Robosander bearing...I'll look at that Monday!
Author:  Rossy [ Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:07 pm ]
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That's great. Where do you get the Robosander from?

Ross
Author:  Serge Poirier [ Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:22 pm ]
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Great idea Terry, thanks for sharing!
Author:  old man [ Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:50 am ]
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I'm going to try this with my roto microplane. Great idea.

Ron
Author:  Mario [ Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:18 am ]
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with my roto microplane.

Say, how does the thing work? I still haven't got around to getting one, but will soon...
Author:  Roy O [ Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:55 am ]
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In the past I've seen mentioned that some feel a side pressure like this will damage the quill (or maybe it was bearings around the quill). The thought was that drill presses are designed for downward pressure not sideways pressure. These tools seem extremely useful but not at the expense of damaging the drill press. Has anyone had any experience with this happening or actually known of this happening? All I can remember is opinions being given but no first hand experiences.
Author:  old man [ Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:00 am ]
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Don't know yet, Mario. I bought three sizes, but they are still in the box . My drill press is down at the moment until I get a new drive belt.

Ron
Author:  Joe Beaver [ Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:30 am ]
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Terence,
That looks like the way to do it. In fact I just went to Stew-mac and ordered one for myself.

Thank you for the idea....
Author:  Terry Stowell [ Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:31 am ]
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[QUOTE=terken] In the conventional Robo Sander setup there is a bearing you can inset into your table that
engages a detent on the bottom of the sander to stabilize the lateral
movement.   [/QUOTE]

If I buy just the 2" X 3" sander, does it inlcude the bearing? I always thought that the bearing on the sander was what went into a hole in the drill press table (or luthier's friend.

I intend to make a jig similar to luthier's friend
Author:  Kim [ Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:19 am ]
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I would not be too phased by "lateral wear" of the drillpress bearings. If you think about it, you already have a good deal of lateral force being applied from the opposite direction at the top of the quill by the pulley and belt.

Even in the smallest drill press the roller bearings pressed onto the quill are much more substantial than those in place on the rear axle of your family car. How much lateral force do you think is being applied in that application? Generally thier good for 100,000 miles or more even if you do drive like me .

I think this is a bit of a chicken little thing, it is our nature as earthlings to always expect disaster, sometimes fortunately for us, it simply does'nt happen.

Chuck Up n Press Hard I say every-things gonn'a be OK

Oh, and great idea Terry, thanks for the tip

Cheers

Kim larkim38830.7667824074
Author:  L. Presnall [ Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:39 am ]
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Kim, I just gotta say, I LOVE that Avatar!
Author:  Don A [ Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:48 am ]
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[QUOTE=Terry Stowell]

If I buy just the 2" X 3" sander, does it inlcude the bearing? I always thought that the bearing on the sander was what went into a hole in the drill press table (or luthier's friend.[/QUOTE]

Terry, the bearing is there so you can use the sander with a profile guide. It is really no different than a router bit with a guide bearing.
Author:  Terry Stowell [ Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:47 am ]
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Hi Don!

It sounde like Terry Kennedy was saying in addition to the follower bearing, that there was some kind of bushing bearing that mounted in the table that the follower bearing slipped into. Just wondering if I was right, and if it came with the robo sander.

BTW I'm a gonna get me one of those too, not sure what size(s) I'll get.
Author:  Terry Stowell [ Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:50 am ]
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Anyone build a type of luthier's friend type jig, or have improvements on it?

Author:  Kim [ Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:46 pm ]
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Like wise Larry, I always get a smile from yours
Author:  Serge Poirier [ Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:52 pm ]
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Thanks again for another great tip Terry!
Author:  Scott Thompson [ Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:06 pm ]
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Mario, I have the roto microplane and it works well for medium duty jobs. You just need to be cautious not to present a corner because it will grab easily. I'm not sure yet how durable it will be or how well it will stay sharp. It is pretty thin stock.

Regarding the lateral pressure. I think it isn't a concern if you aren't putting substantial pressure on it. One thing you could do to minimize this and also to save on sanding sleeves would be use some other method to remove wood until you got down closer to the desired profile (such as a rasp or roto microplane.



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