JTTHECLOCKMAN

The best way to sand the rubber down a bit is if you had a lathe. Then you will sand evenly. If you do not the sleeve can have a flat spot. Sticking it in the freezer for about 15 minutes is a good way but if you keep changing grits that can be a pain. There are times those sleeves have a burr on the edges. May help to take a piece of sandpaper and sand the edges some to give it a cone shape somewhat. The only time I use a drum sander like that is on my industrial drum sander and the rubber drums are slightly smaller and they always rely on the squeezing from the plate put on top and tightening the nut.

I agree with the need for photos in order for us to add anything to this. Not sure what size that pattern is but if you are using multiple pages to make a full pattern that too can be tricky. I have to do that with the mirror I make because they would be too expensive to have full sized pattern made on a plotter. I would not use CA glue on this. I would use Titebond II wood glue for gluing wood to wood. You may need to construct a jig of some sort to hold while glue dries but it will allow you to make adjustments if need be. If you are using CA you need to use a Med viscosity CA as opposed to the thin stuff. That just sucks right into the wood and will not hold well. Post some photos and let us see what you have and are doing.

My words no one else said it. If anyone wants to use their beautiful wood trivets for hot plates go right ahead. I ever sell any more my warning will always stand.

I love making pens and get a fair $$$ for them so to me they are more lucrative. I can easily make more money selling pens and I do sell them along side my scrolled items at shows.

Kevin do not get me wrong people do it as you are reading here there are some that tempt fate and maybe get away with it. But wood and heat do not mix no how or else they would make pots out of wood I use to make many of those collapsible baskets when they were all the rage and always told people not to use for hot plates and pans. They were trivets. What people do when they make trivets designed for hot things they usually have a center ceramic tile or two of sorts that the pan can sit on and it dissipates the heat better.

I also do both and will say that if you want to make more money then turning is the way to go. The reason there is a greater audience to sell to than scroll work. I learned very quickly over 30 years ago when I started doing scroll work, people want functional items. The magazine racks, tissue boxes, napkin holders and of course clocks. The days of selling portraits and wall hanging things is and has always been a tough sell. Religious crosses will do fine too. But for the quick $$$$ turning a few pens will make you more money than hours of scrolling. Do not get me wrong there is always room for both. Turning is a higher initial outlay for tools and materials so it will take some time to recoup those losses so remember that too. Scrolling is not as much. Both are enjoyable hobbies and then combine the two and you really got things rolling. Those are my thoughts.

Now there are theorys to both reasons of thinking when it comes to releasing tension. I always got into the habit of releasing when not in use. The thing about releasing the tension on a bandsaw is more prevalent because if the blade is left tensioned it can produce flat spots in the tires that surround the wheels and you then can get a hop when sawing. This has been proven. Saw blades will stretch with use due to heat and tension. So even if you leave your saw tensioned it is possible when you get back to it the blade needs more tension again. It is not that big of a deal to untension the blade and err on the caution side of things.

Sam it is not even recommended to put a hot plate or pan on any wood surface, finished or unfinished. Those trivets are made for cool items like baskets of bread and things like that and then any finish is good to go. Again I like Danish oil because it has that low volume of polyurethane in it to protect and can easily be repaired if need be. If you are putting hot plates or bowls out then use something like a ceramic tile insert in it. You would not put a hot plate on your wood table or at least I hope not. Those are my thoughts.

Trans Tint dyes. Google for location. Woodcraft use to carry it. Not sure now.

OK Joe so you did not make this one but you are working on one like it. I still would go with a smaller blade. Good luck and when you get one done be sure to post a photo.

Well Joe, thanks for posting the photo. Looks like to me you did a fine job with it. Have to say I never seen a basket like that. What is it design to hold??? I did mention there are many types of baskets out there and now I have to add this one to the list. As far was to what you called a problem, the only thing I can suggest is yes a smaller blade will let you spin the wood easier and probably help with cutting the joints tighter. But from here it looks like you did a fine job with it. I say keep doing what you are doing and happy scrolling.

You got that right. Just a warning when you plug into the computer make sure you follow instructions to unplug or else it will delete photos. Want to see that safe to disconnect sign before pulling the usb out.

Not a master but maybe can shed some light. What kind of baskets are you trying to make??? Do you have a photo. There are several types. #12 blade of any kind is a large blade and made for cutting timbers not scroll work.

I use to be able to transfer my photos from my camera to the computer and for some reason this has not worked. Not sure if the cable is bad or not. But what I do now and is very easy to do with camera or phone and that is pull the card and use a usb adapter to read the card. Works great. I can then pick and choose what photos I want to save and make a file folder or add to existing folder.

Just a friendly reminder, whatever finish you choose to use do it with safety concerns in mind. Work safe. Any oils such as Watco Danish oil and BLO will have a strong odor for some time so be aware of where you work with it (I always do mine outdoors) and even when you place to dry that smell will linger for awhile. Also do not discard the wiping rags or any kind in piles in the garbage. Set them outside to dry before getting rid of them. They can have thermo reactions and burst into flames. The same goes for lacquers and even polys. If spraying do so outdoors or in a safe setup because the overspray is hazardous. Do not breathe in the overspray. I know we all probably know all this and follow good finishing techniques but it does not hurt to remind ourselves the dangers in a shop and working with and storing finishing materials is a huge concern no matter what the product is. Good luck and happy turning.

Joe I again looked on Wildwood site through all their plans and patterns and I guess they discontinued it. Probably not enough sales when they did their trim down. You could ask them by email or by phone. I have not been able to find that pattern anywhere else but I will continue to look.

I use all hard woods especially red oak. Never use plywoods or pine. So my go to finish is Watco Danish oil. I just dip and let dry after i wipe the pieces off a couple times. I then apply a coat of Watco wood polish and buff lightly to a nice sheen. The key to my finish is I always sand the piece down to 220 grit before dipping. Have been doing this for over 30 years and it has worked well. If i am using an exotic wood such as for a base then I highly polish that with a buffing wheel.

Depends on the type of baskets. If doing collapsible baskets #7. Others, #5 works for me.

I started looking for that pattern for you and having a hard time finding it. Here is one from Steve Good scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2011/09/multi-layered-911-memorial.html Joe I tried looking on Wildwood design site and have a hard time finding it. Since they merged with Cherry Tree that web site of theirs really stinks. They are a shell of what they used to be . All I can say is from an old catalog the pattern number is #60219 called America Will Always Remember and comes in 2 sizes (both included) I tried looking in my pattern collection and can not find the large pattern I had shown. I really need to organize my pattern collection. I have stacks and stacks of different patterns over the years. I did that many years ago. There was another vendor that carried it also but I can not remember who. Maybe do a search in some of the other vendors. I have been out of the game for almost 3 years so I am at a disadvantage somewhat. Like I said when Wildwood was just by themselves they were a well organized vendor. now I have no clue with them. Good luck and I am sorry. If I come across something I will post.

Did not see that one. You could be right. Funny the way the brain sees things at times.

Sorry not free. Got from wildwood designs years ago.

I use one of two methods and they work equally well. The first is the hot glue on the edges. Simple and fast. The other is blue tape on the wood and then sandwich a piece of white copy paper with spray adhesive on both sides. A lot has to do with the fact if i have a lot of cutting to do on the outside edges of the pattern. The more I have to spin the wood the wood the more I will lean to using the sandwich method. If it is a simple cut on the edges then hot glue is fine. Happy scrolling.

I always wear a dust mask whenever cutting in my shop and have a dust collector as well as an air cleaner that stays on for at least an hour after I leave the shop. You would be surprised how much dust that catches. Would not be without one these days.

Every time I see this pattern I can enjoy the time and effort put into it and yours is no exception. I have the pattern and it is on my to do list for quite some time. You did a great job all around and it is something that you should be very proud of. Nice neat and clean cutting. Thanks for showing and I bet you will be asked to do others.

Down but not out just yet I really did not realize how much I missed being in my shop but glad to be back and have alot of catching up to do. I guess our shops are like our little sanctuary where all is right with the world when we are in there and no one or anything can disturb this peace. Even our mistakes or uh-ohs are just blibs. Happy scrolling everyone.