Two Part Trivet

[Rockytime]

I made a couple of these. Pattern posted a day ago or so. Have no idea what to with them. My wife no longer cooks and I eat out a lot. But it was something I could quickly make. I learned something.One never has enough tools. I cut them from 1/2" Oak. Cutting is easy but finishing, like sanding is a pain. I should be able to lock them together with a couple of 1" dowels and sand them to be perfectly alike. Sanding by hand? Not a chance. Now I need a spindle sander. Will it ever end?

[dgman]

They look nice Les! A spindle sander is nice, I do have one but you can get by with an inexpensive set of spindle sanders from Harbor freight. Of course you need a drill press!

[Rockytime]

3 minutes ago, dgman said:

They look nice Les! A spindle sander is nice, I do have one but you can get by with an inexpensive set of spindle sanders from Harbor freight. Of course you need a drill press!

I have two drill presses but not a spindle sander. I really want one.

[meflick]

1 hour ago, Rockytime said:

I have two drill presses but not a spindle sander. I really want one.

So what you are really saying is that these make a good excuse to “need” the spindle sander that you “really want”. Nice job on making them.

Edited December 1, 2019 by meflick
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[OzarkSawdust]

Sounds like an excuse to get a new tool!! 

[Ron Johnson]

Just say Merry Christmas to me. You deserve it.  Well done Les. 

[Rockytime]

At 81 I feel guilty about buying it. Don't know how long I can use it. My wife is not a spender and doesn't care what I buy. She is frugal but just says, "What ever makes you happy. " Then the guilt comes in. New year's eve we will complete 56 years of marriage. I've had it too good for too long. 

[JimErn]

Have to disagree with you Les, you do not need a spindle sander

You need a spindle/belt sander like this one now on sale

https://www.amazon.com/WEN-6524-Oscillating-Spindle-Sander/dp/B07MJ7X6D6/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=spindle+belt+sander&qid=1575200415&sr=8-5

It is one of the most used power tools I have

 

Oh the trivets look good even without the power tool

Edited December 1, 2019 by JimErn

[rdatelle]

Go for it Les, you only live once. At least that's what I keep telling myself.

[daveww1]

nice work

[Rockytime]

9 hours ago, JimErn said:

Have to disagree with you Les, you do not need a spindle sander

You need a spindle/belt sander like this one now on sale

https://www.amazon.com/WEN-6524-Oscillating-Spindle-Sander/dp/B07MJ7X6D6/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=spindle+belt+sander&qid=1575200415&sr=8-5

It is one of the most used power tools I have

 

Oh the trivets look good even without the power tool

You may be right Jim, but a spindle will sit next to a 4" belt and disk sander. Also I need the smallest footprint possible because I will need a shoehorn to get it on the bench. I went with the HF sander as the store is 10 minutes from me. $149 so same price as the Wen. It will get limited use and I could get by without it but it is an impulse thing. Appreciate the advice though. I did look at the combo machines and I like the idea.