My Dad would have loved that one Lewis. He bought one of the triangle with golf tee puzzles, and ill bet he worked it a thousand times after he figured how to solve it!
Lewis, I'm an old dog wood turner and wanted to be among the first to comment on this video. At about 5:50 we get to see that broken Tailstock quill handle. Ouch! My 76 year old hands and arms are bleeding just thinking about it. Back when I added an (early 1940's) lathe to my shop my woodworking projects took a dramatic change in direction. Just about everything I did centered around the Lathe there after. Your lathe (I'm guessing) is a OneWay and I'm surprised they used cheap pot metal (probably Zinc based alloy) for that Die Cast broken part. Make your next video project a turned quill locking lever. There are few things more satisfying than holding or grasping something that you yourself made. Especially if looks and feels inviting to grasp. Since WoodTurners rarely use purchased, dimensioned lumber we have access to wood species rarely found on shelves of home centers or lumber suppliers. As turners we even get to use the root system of these trees! On another note I couldn't help but notice the extremely excessive drill bit wobble when drilling on your lathe. That amount of run-out is not normal. Put a drive center in both the head-stock spindle and your tail-stock quill. Bring the tail-stock center up to the head-stock center. If the Morse tapers are fully seated the points should align on both X and Y axis regardless of where the tail-stock quill is locked, fully in or out. If that checks OK then replace the tail-stock center with a drill chuck and the spade bit you used in the video. Then repeat the test. If this test passes too then the problem is most probably the drill bit point falling into a soft growth ring. Pine and especially yellow pine is notoriously known for hard - soft - hard - soft growth rings. I always use the point of a skew or a pointed form tool to make a shallow starter hole for a drill bit of any kind. Doing so will aid in forcing the bit to stay on center. TIP: When using spade bits with 3 flats on their shaft I always jiggle the bit in the Jacob's jaws before fully tightening them down. I also usually use all three chuck key holes for anything chucked in any self centering scroll chuck. Best of luck with your TH-cam channel! Wakodahatchee Chris.
Hey Chris, thanks for watching! My Lathe is a Canadian made General. The handle is not cheaply made at all but fell victim to an incident with the floor as I was removing the tail stick to hollow. The wobble is from not having the tailstock locked to the bed, I was just sliding it through rather than cranking the quill. I assure you my lathe is in perfect alignment. As for hitting that broken handle and getting cut, the camera perspective may make it look close but it is very high and out of the way. I do need to get it fixed up though as it has been a subject of conversation a few times.
Fascinating and informative Lewis. I've only just found your channel but I'll look forward to future videos. Obviously I wasn't subscribed but that's sorted now. Thank you for your support in liking my postings on Facebook.
My Dad would have loved that one Lewis. He bought one of the triangle with golf tee puzzles, and ill bet he worked it a thousand times after he figured how to solve it!
Thanks Dave, it get lots of hands on it here!
Awesome! I have never seen a game like this one, and now, I can't wait to make one and play!!! Thank you!!!!
Thanks Lori, I appreciate it!
Finishes a perfect cut to shape the cone, then proceeds to turn it off. So good! I learn so much from your videos. Thank-you.
Thanks Kenny, you are too kind!
I enjoy the toys and games you make, Lewis. It's a good reminder to have fun.
If it was not fun I wouldn’t do it! Thanks for watching!
puzzles make great gifts and stocking stuffers!
Indeed they do Kathryn! Loads of fun to make!
Lewis, I'm an old dog wood turner and wanted to be among the first to comment on this video. At about 5:50 we get to see that broken Tailstock quill handle. Ouch! My 76 year old hands and arms are bleeding just thinking about it. Back when I added an (early 1940's) lathe to my shop my woodworking projects took a dramatic change in direction. Just about everything I did centered around the Lathe there after. Your lathe (I'm guessing) is a OneWay and I'm surprised they used cheap pot metal (probably Zinc based alloy) for that Die Cast broken part. Make your next video project a turned quill locking lever. There are few things more satisfying than holding or grasping something that you yourself made. Especially if looks and feels inviting to grasp. Since WoodTurners rarely use purchased, dimensioned lumber we have access to wood species rarely found on shelves of home centers or lumber suppliers. As turners we even get to use the root system of these trees!
On another note I couldn't help but notice the extremely excessive drill bit wobble when drilling on your lathe. That amount of run-out is not normal. Put a drive center in both the head-stock spindle and your tail-stock quill. Bring the tail-stock center up to the head-stock center. If the Morse tapers are fully seated the points should align on both X and Y axis regardless of where the tail-stock quill is locked, fully in or out. If that checks OK then replace the tail-stock center with a drill chuck and the spade bit you used in the video. Then repeat the test. If this test passes too then the problem is most probably the drill bit point falling into a soft growth ring. Pine and especially yellow pine is notoriously known for hard - soft - hard - soft growth rings. I always use the point of a skew or a pointed form tool to make a shallow starter hole for a drill bit of any kind. Doing so will aid in forcing the bit to stay on center.
TIP: When using spade bits with 3 flats on their shaft I always jiggle the bit in the Jacob's jaws before fully tightening them down. I also usually use all three chuck key holes for anything chucked in any self centering scroll chuck.
Best of luck with your TH-cam channel!
Wakodahatchee Chris.
Hey Chris, thanks for watching! My Lathe is a Canadian made General. The handle is not cheaply made at all but fell victim to an incident with the floor as I was removing the tail stick to hollow. The wobble is from not having the tailstock locked to the bed, I was just sliding it through rather than cranking the quill. I assure you my lathe is in perfect alignment. As for hitting that broken handle and getting cut, the camera perspective may make it look close but it is very high and out of the way. I do need to get it fixed up though as it has been a subject of conversation a few times.
What a neat game Lewis. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Jack!
That is a great idea Lewis, nice one
Thanks so much Jiggsy!
nice project. perfect for getting rid of some scrap wood. thanks for sharing
Loads of fun to make and play. Thanks!
Fascinating and informative Lewis. I've only just found your channel but I'll look forward to future videos. Obviously I wasn't subscribed but that's sorted now. Thank you for your support in liking my postings on Facebook.
Awesome Bryan! Thanks so much!
Nice one. I’ve never heard of the game before now. Thanks! Cheers, Rick
Thanks Rick, lots of options with this one!
Great easy project! I can see doing each size ring in a different wood just to make it more elegant.
Thanks Valerie! There are a ton of opt for sure!
Excellent idea to make this puzzle and so many possibilities to make these unique! Thanks for sharing Lewis!
Thanks Seth, yes there is a ton of options with this!
Love it Lewis. Defo' having a go with this as I'm a complete beginner turner. One each for the grandkids & my local neighbours children.
Is a nice practice project for sure Jim! I’d leave more difference in the ring sizes than I did though! Thanks for watching!
Great project Lewis and something I may well end up making for my craft fairs.
Take care Lewis. Cheers, Huw
It’s a fun one Huw, thanks for watching!
Nice project, Lewis. Definitely going to try these
Thanks Ward!
Great job on a fabulous project. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Doug, just a bit of fun this time!
Very well done Lewis May have to give that one a try one day take care mate
Thanks Barry!
Nice work Lewis
Thank you John
Well done mr 😎👌 def gona try this 👍👍
Thanks Thomas, I appreciate it!
Nice profect
*project* where was auto-cowreck when I needed it?
It only shows to change correct words!
Thank you!
I have noticed the bowl gouge that you use often in your videos has a unique grind to it. What degree angle is that ground to?
Hi Kim, this is ground to 45 degrees on a Sorby pro edge. Thank you for watching!
That looks like a good challenge game amongst friends. Do you by any chance know what the average time is to solve a six piece puzzle?
I have no idea Michael, depends on the person and how much back tracking they have to do. Thanks for watching!
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Hi!