This 12in by 3in bowl features the Michigan State University spartan cut from Black Walnut inlayed in the bottom of a piece of Spalted Maple using the FoxAlien 4040 XE-PRO. 3 segmented maple rings with a Black Walnut rim make up the sides. The bowl is finished with Acrylic Enamel and polished with Ack's Woodpaste.

I found a forstner bit on amazon that was listed as 3/5” but it’s actually a 15mm bit.

3/5 or 0.6 inches is closer to 15.24mm

Why you may ask do I want  a 3/5 inch forstner bit.  
I am making a copy of the base of a bentwood case for a singer sewing machine, and the hinges that they used were 0.6 inch or 3/5
And need couple holes in the back of the case that are right around 0.6 inch.

15mm is to small and 16mm is too big.

I did try to grind a 16mm steel bit down to 15.24 and it was enough that it took most of the teeth off the forstner bit.

I also have ordered a 16mm carbide bit, and am going to try grinding the carbide down a little bit to get to the 15.24 or 15.25mm diameter.

Anyone have any other suggestions on how to get a good flat bottomed hole other than the above?

Thanks in advance.

Duke

Two sets of cloth dust collector bags to fit HF or similar dust collector. One set is PSI 1 micron with a view window in lower bag; other set is HF OEM Both sets are used, so you get some free dust and shavings.

Must take both. Comes with ratchet clamp.

FREE you pay shipping. These should fold up easily.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/zip/d/p...42152.html



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This one is a few blocks from my place



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Building cherry flat panel door

9"x30" door, 3/4" thick

Would solid cherry stock be ok or would it twist?

Would it be better to use some kind of cherry veneered product?

Good afternoon,

I am finishing up on my workbench build and I know very little about hold fast. I am looking at buying two Gramercy holdfast. Anyone have any experience with the Gramercy holdfast? Any other recommendations will be greatly appreciated. My bench style is very similar to the LN bench. The top is 4 inch thick red oak 73 inches long and 25 inches wide.  

Thanks

Making a Natural edge Honey Locust crotch bowl

Shipping to 01462, please lmk what you have and what you want for them.

Ty,
John

This summer I've found numerous 6-8" name brand C clamps in surface rust condition but very repairable.  I use the regular methods to get rid of the rust, and usually paint the bodies.  My question is do you apply anything to the threads to make them turn nicer?  My college professor always said never use oil on woodworking equipment but use wax as it doesn't attract dust.  Since I've been out of college for 40 years, I thought maybe the thinking has changed?

Anyone have any thoughts?  I think oil will lubricate better, and it wouldn't be a big thing to remove a little dust once in a while.

Wax  will probably get the job done also.

I just don't like the feeling of the friction of the screw, and lots of times I don't have enough hands anyway.