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Bullfrog Pond Shop
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 21 มิ.ย. 2012
I'm a recently retired Shop Teacher with 33 years under my belt. I can build or fix just about anything. I enjoy tinkering in my shop, which is mainly geared towards woodworking, but I also dabble in metal working, computers, and electronics. I've done a little bit of everything: construction (framing, roofing, siding, masonry, concrete), plumbing, electrical, building and repairing computers, replacing iPhone and iPad screens, hobby-level video production, etc. Jack-of-all-trades; master of none type of guy.
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MAKING THE FRED FLINTSTONE DRUM KIT!
In this video, I'll show you how I made a jig that flattens and trues the ENDS of logs, and flattens large cookies.
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What tooth saw blade are you using?
0:55 - It looks like I had a combination blade on at the time I shot this video. I've since bought a 96 tooth crosscut blade that I use to cut miters for picture frames. That gives a silky smooth cut on end grain! Thanks for watching!
5:46 - Wow, after watching the video I realized just how much the log jumped! I'm betting that is why the ends weren't perfectly parallel. I should have stopped and reset the entire log when the kickback happened. Live and learn!
Time to invest in a microphone! Thank you for your videos!
I had tried to put my lavalier mic on without a mirror, and unbeknownst to me, the mic itself wound up inside my shirt. If you look real close, you can see it. Doh! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Here, is a song for you to listen to : '' Hats Off to the Stranger '' by Lighthouse, about 45 years ago. FOR you and your ' creativity '.........(garage nut)
*promo sm*
I'm sure you know this, but, might modify your Story sticks to have points on each end when you do tapers, maybe just cut 45 degrees on both ends, so, you could flip them over for different scenarios. Not to throw off the measurement on the widths. In this scenario, both 45 tips would be on the outside of the door. In the door's case, using the flat story stick, it was only relevant on the Right side in the video, on the left side of the Right Story stick. Taper going up. Would be more evident on larger tapers though. Nice Mod to Inspire Woodcraft's version of the same.. The mods were definitely needed, and the story stick surely makes it able to repeat with accuracy.. Congrats.
I normally use this technique for 90 deg cuts, but it occurred to me I could use it for this taper cut. Your suggestion is geometrically accurate, however I would be concerned the points would be difficult to align accurately and be prone to getting dinged. Since this taper was around 1 degree (or 89), the tiny error generated by the width of the story stick is nearly incalculable, and certainly well within the tolerances I need for this particular task. If I ever need to use this technique for larger angles, I will try your suggestion! Thanks for watching!
@@bullfrogpondshop3179 My thoughts exactly. Not an issue for 1/8" over less than a 36" door, but something to consider on finer tolerance work. The limitations are removed as you stiffen and lengthen the board attached to the table edge. Just need the material support and longer stock cuts are surely possible. The basis of the sliding table on sliding table saws basically.. It could also be used when ripping full sheets of 8' plywood, to reduce the pressure on the table saw fence. The side of the table is not going to move for sure. And, 8' aluminum channel probably is not going to flex, or, could probably get a couple of clamps on it. Of course track saws do make cutting panels simpler. But, until you decide to get one. Damn things are not cheap.. Great video..
Thank you for this add-on video. I also liked your first video. QUESTION: Where did you purchase that "over the saw blade" dust collection system? Did it come with the saw, or is it custom-made? Again, thanks for the videos.
The blade card with integrated dust collection came with the saw. Not sure if you can see in the video, but it's attached to a mini shop vac that usually sits in my extension table. My main dust collection system is a full size shop vac, and that is connected to the cabinet of the saw. When both are running, the dust collection is excellent! Thanks for watching!
@@bullfrogpondshop3179 - Thank you for your fast response. I was hoping that it was an add-on item. Because I'd love to have an over-the-blade dust collection system that works and doesn't cost hundreds of dollars. It looks so simple and practical but no one has come up with an easy "add-on" solution yet. Thanks again.
@@rayaldridge2506 I don't know what kind of table saw you have, but there's a good chance that the original manufacturer or a third party makes a blade guard with integrated dust collection for your saw. If not, I've seen quite a few youtubers who have built their own.
@bullfrogpondshop3179 - I have a Ridgid R4513 job site saw. It's about 5 years old. It's a pretty nice portable saw with a built stand. Unlike DeWalt and a few others, I think Ridgid built it and just moved to the next model with no add-on accessories. I guess I'll keep looking. Thanks.
@@rayaldridge2506 Here's a link to a blade guard/dust collector I considered building when I had my previous table saw. This one's quite complicated but looks like it works well: th-cam.com/video/DA-O-1qUDh4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pc7sQKvIBzeBDptT Here's one specifically for your saw. I didn't watch the video, so dunno how well it works. Good luck!
In this video, I'll show you how I used a technique from an earlier video to cut a slight taper off the top of a door. (If you use one of the affiliate links below, I may receive a small commission) SUPER FAVORITE TOOLS: TREND AIR/PRO AIRSHIELD (ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS! See my review: th-cam.com/video/4ejfTE9KB0k/w-d-xo.html) - amzn.to/3YvkDGA AWESOME LED SHOP LIGHTS - amzn.to/3C423vw Other favorites: POWERTECH ROUTER BUSHING SET - amzn.to/3IRofwI ROUTER RAIZER RZ 100- amzn.to/43AIIxv ROUTER TECH EXTREME EXTENSION - amzn.to/3C8stMC WHITESIDE DOVETAIL ROUTER BIT - amzn.to/45Fpskt PICTURE FRAME POINT GUN - amzn.to/3IR1lpa SHOPSMITH BANDSAW COOL BLOCKS - amzn.to/3ORjqXZ LUXE NEO 120 Self Cleaning Bidet (see my review here: th-cam.com/video/h5T2k2lJQoc/w-d-xo.html) - amzn.to/3ZIVgRq LUXE NEO 185 Dual Nozzle Self Cleaning Bidet - amzn.to/40YZHbP Carmyra Chainsaw Mill - amzn.to/44nuW2H SANDBLASTER GLOVES - amzn.to/42yxEjT CARBIDE WOOD LATHE TOOL (square) - amzn.to/3WMVWFx CARBIDE WOOD LATHE TOOL (round) - TOOL BELT DRILL HOOK - amzn.to/3oLnDll MINWAX WATER-BASED POLY - amzn.to/3N5kPsG WHITESIDE T-SLOT ROUTER BIT - amzn.to/3CalBhP COUNTERSINK/PILOT HOLE DRILL SET - amzn.to/3oBxQAW T-NUTS - amzn.to/3IRB5v0 (If you use one of the affiliate links above, I may receive a small commission)
In this video, I'll show you how I used a prior technique to cut dados on my table saw. (If you use one of the affiliate links below, I may receive a small commission) SUPER FAVORITE TOOLS: TREND AIR/PRO AIRSHIELD (ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS! See my review: th-cam.com/video/4ejfTE9KB0k/w-d-xo.html) - amzn.to/3YvkDGA AWESOME LED SHOP LIGHTS - amzn.to/3C423vw Other favorites: POWERTECH ROUTER BUSHING SET - amzn.to/3IRofwI ROUTER RAIZER RZ 100- amzn.to/43AIIxv ROUTER TECH EXTREME EXTENSION - amzn.to/3C8stMC WHITESIDE DOVETAIL ROUTER BIT - amzn.to/45Fpskt PICTURE FRAME POINT GUN - amzn.to/3IR1lpa SHOPSMITH BANDSAW COOL BLOCKS - amzn.to/3ORjqXZ LUXE NEO 120 Self Cleaning Bidet (see my review here: th-cam.com/video/h5T2k2lJQoc/w-d-xo.html) - amzn.to/3ZIVgRq LUXE NEO 185 Dual Nozzle Self Cleaning Bidet - amzn.to/40YZHbP Carmyra Chainsaw Mill - amzn.to/44nuW2H SANDBLASTER GLOVES - amzn.to/42yxEjT CARBIDE WOOD LATHE TOOL (square) - amzn.to/3WMVWFx CARBIDE WOOD LATHE TOOL (round) - TOOL BELT DRILL HOOK - amzn.to/3oLnDll MINWAX WATER-BASED POLY - amzn.to/3N5kPsG WHITESIDE T-SLOT ROUTER BIT - amzn.to/3CalBhP COUNTERSINK/PILOT HOLE DRILL SET - amzn.to/3oBxQAW T-NUTS - amzn.to/3IRB5v0 (If you use one of the affiliate links above, I may receive a small commission)
Great idea!
I like your point about switching which side of the clamp has the nuts attached to it. What I've done with the 'face' of one of the clamps is use some jiffy weld to attach a piece of used sandpaper (Iikely either 60 or 80 grit I can't exactly recall) so that it grips the bar better. I had one incident previously where the bar came free from the clamp and chewed right through the bolt next to it and I was that I had tightened it as well as I could have. It's a Chinese knock-off model, so luckily the bolt was not high quality steel and the chain seemed to cut through it without noticing. I've inspected the chain a couple of times to determine if there was any damage and have located where a raker looks a little extra shiny but all of the teeth are sharp as they were prior to chewing through the bolt. Nice video, these definitely seem like worthwhile modifications
I thought about doing the same thing with sandpaper. First time using the mill, I checked the clamps every couple cuts and I had no slippage at all. If that becomes an issue, I'll definitely do the sandpaper as well. Cut straight!
Great tip!
Glad it was helpful!
As a garage door guy, I love it. You could tighten the chain and it'd be a lil quieter.
Thanks! Don't know if you read any of the comments, but this ended up being a total fail. I discovered that garage door motors are only designed to run for a few seconds at a time. When I put this under load, the motor got way too hot and the capacitor exploded! Check out my second attempt here: th-cam.com/video/XRkbQVM_5ps/w-d-xo.html I haven't put that under load yet either 🙂
Ahh yeah. 8-10 time of pushing the button will cause the Override to kick in until it cools. That treadmill motor seems to be the way
Nice! Did you patent it and now rich?
Unfortunately, once I put meat in here it was too much of a load for the garage door opener motor to handle. Version 2 can be found here: th-cam.com/video/XRkbQVM_5ps/w-d-xo.html
UPDATE: Motorized Meat Mixer Version Two video has been uploaded! Check it out: th-cam.com/video/XRkbQVM_5ps/w-d-xo.html
Put a cover over that chain. Wouldn’t want your wobbly bits or a shirt caught.
Thanks for your concern but I'm usually wearing pants when I run this thing. UPDATE: I have recently acquired several high-powered, variable speed DC treadmill motors. One has already been designated for my drill press, but another will be used for this meat mixer setup. Maybe I can finally get this thing up and running for good! Please like and subscribe to get a notification for the video!
@@bullfrogpondshop3179 if you removed the Anita kid crushing sensor even your pants getting caught is going to be a bad time. It’s 1/ 3 hp right? Wont be fun.
Version Two is operational: th-cam.com/video/XRkbQVM_5ps/w-d-xo.html
Great innovation dude! That moment when he quotes an 80s movie - cool! 😎
Glad you liked it!
Wow that’s awesome 😎
Turns out the Weldwood Contact Cement and 60 grit disc sander discs cut in 1/4" strips did the job for the fretboard radiusing drum!
nice problem solving!!!from Michigan
My guess with the added weight and friction of the meat it'll still overheat quickly.
Version Two is operational: th-cam.com/video/XRkbQVM_5ps/w-d-xo.html
Update: I bought a better start capacitor that was more expensive but closer in quality to the OEM one. And I doubled the diameter of the driven sprocket to cut the torque needed in half. The motor and the capacitor are still getting very hot, even with the air cooling system running full blast AND no meat in the mixer (zero load). Alas, I have decided the garage door opener will not work for this project. I'm bummed because the built in slow speed and ease of reversing direction made this motor the perfect fit for this project...in theory. I just salvaged some parts from a treadmill with a large variable speed DC motor. I have decided to try that motor. Stay tuned for updates!
Get a big cheap drill
I tried that way back. I found that variable speed drills do not maintain a consistent speed, even the ones with the little speed control dial on the trigger. The slower I tried to go, or the longer the drill ran, the more the speed varied. Not usable for this purpose.
Version Two is operational: th-cam.com/video/XRkbQVM_5ps/w-d-xo.html
Try running a regular sized electric motor through a truck torque converter to gear down the speed. Run it by itself before producing the sprockets to calculate the appropriate speed. Then attach appropriate sprockets and you’re ready to go with plenty of torque. Document via youtube video = win!
"Bah who needs safety" lol
Nice work dude!
Thanks! Dunno if you saw the discussion below, but the start capacitor blew up after about 2 minutes when I tried to actually mix some meat. I got a replacement cap and redesigned the driven sprocket to have double the teeth, which will reduce the speed of the mixer and the force needed to turn it by half. I had some issues with the 3D printer, so my first redesigned sprocket has been unusable. Will reprint sprocket with ABS in a few weeks and report back.
haha awesome. No-one ever turns their garage door opener into a meat grinder perfectly on the first time dude. I remember my first time. I had shit blowing up everywhere.... I hope you can sense the sarcasm in this reply. Keep Killing it! Lemme know what else you come up with.
@@antisk8 Version Two is operational: th-cam.com/video/XRkbQVM_5ps/w-d-xo.html
This is a beautiful thing. Thanks for posting. And the air cooling addition is excellent.
Vern Smith Thanks. Unfortunately, when I put 4# ground meat in the mixer, the startup capacitor blew up after about 2 minutes. Literally splattered a small amount of hot black liquid all over the place. So apparently this unit couldn't handle the load. I've made a new sprocket, twice the diameter, but haven't had a chance to try it yet. Will report back.
Version Two is operational: th-cam.com/video/XRkbQVM_5ps/w-d-xo.html