Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Woodturning (rec.crafts.woodturning) To discuss tools, techniques, styles, materials, shows and competitions, education and educational materials related to woodturning. All skill levels are welcome, from art turners to production turners, beginners to masters. |
Reply |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
Posted to rec.crafts.woodturning
|
|||
|
|||
And now - something completely different.
You probably aren't going to see an article on how to make these
in any turning magazine and I doubt if one will be included in any wood turning show. The range of uses for turnings is pretty broad - but these things weren't even on my "one of these days I'm gonna turn some ..." list. And if you've followed my turning journey at all you know I've gone off on some off the wall tangents. Got some small scraps? Got a kid, niece or nephew who things tattoos are way cool and awesome? Well make a few and show them. They may come to understand that we "older people" were young - and stupid - once. http://web.hypersurf.com/~charlie2/T.../EarPlugs.html charlie b |
#2
Posted to rec.crafts.woodturning
|
|||
|
|||
And now - something completely different.
In article ,
charlieb wrote: You probably aren't going to see an article on how to make these in any turning magazine and I doubt if one will be included in any wood turning show. The range of uses for turnings is pretty broad - but these things weren't even on my "one of these days I'm gonna turn some ..." list. And if you've followed my turning journey at all you know I've gone off on some off the wall tangents. Got some small scraps? Got a kid, niece or nephew who things tattoos are way cool and awesome? Well make a few and show them. They may come to understand that we "older people" were young - and stupid - once. http://web.hypersurf.com/~charlie2/T.../EarPlugs.html charlie b The things people want..... amazing -- -------------------------------------------------------- Personal e-mail is the n7bsn but at amsat.org This posting address is a spam-trap and seldom read RV and Camping FAQ can be found at http://www.ralphandellen.us/rv |
#3
Posted to rec.crafts.woodturning
|
|||
|
|||
And now - something completely different.
I was at an outdoor fair Halifax a couple of years ago. Part of my display
was a setting of Christmas icicles. Young guy comes by, says "cool," buys a nice one about 4" long, removes the safety pin from his ear and inserts the hanger for the icicle. He must have added 6" to his strut as he headed off. Did someone say it takes all kinds? Somedays I think I am getting old. --- God bless and safe turning Darrell Feltmate Truro, NS http://aroundthewoods.com http://roundopinions.blogspot.com "Ralph E Lindberg" wrote in message ... In article , charlieb wrote: You probably aren't going to see an article on how to make these in any turning magazine and I doubt if one will be included in any wood turning show. The range of uses for turnings is pretty broad - but these things weren't even on my "one of these days I'm gonna turn some ..." list. And if you've followed my turning journey at all you know I've gone off on some off the wall tangents. Got some small scraps? Got a kid, niece or nephew who things tattoos are way cool and awesome? Well make a few and show them. They may come to understand that we "older people" were young - and stupid - once. http://web.hypersurf.com/~charlie2/T.../EarPlugs.html charlie b The things people want..... amazing -- -------------------------------------------------------- Personal e-mail is the n7bsn but at amsat.org This posting address is a spam-trap and seldom read RV and Camping FAQ can be found at http://www.ralphandellen.us/rv |
#4
Posted to rec.crafts.woodturning
|
|||
|
|||
And now - something completely different.
On May 14, 12:53 am, charlieb wrote:
SNIP Got some small scraps? Got a kid, niece or nephew who things tattoos are way cool and awesome? Well make a few and show them. They may come to understand that we "older people" were young - and stupid - once. As many of those as I have seen, I would NEVER have thought of turning those. What a great idea. As much as you dutifully chronicle your experiments and experiences in woodworking, you should take some pics of the happy ears. So of course, this begs the question since apparently you are going tribal... when are the first wooden "bone in the nose" models coming out? Robert |
#5
Posted to rec.crafts.woodturning
|
|||
|
|||
And now - something completely different.
On May 14, 10:31 am, "Darrell Feltmate"
wrote: I was at an outdoor fair Halifax a couple of years ago. Part of my display was a setting of Christmas icicles. Young guy comes by, says "cool," buys a nice one about 4" long, removes the safety pin from his ear and inserts the hanger for the icicle. He must have added 6" to his strut as he headed off. Did someone say it takes all kinds? Somedays I think I am getting old. I don't want to start that tired old thread of "you know you are getting old when.... " But I am thinking from the tone of your post that you probably are at the point in your life I am. You see something like that, it is a little surprising, not shocking, and it just leaves you shaking your head. Not mad, not outraged, no need to run and tell someone what just happened. Just a little surprised. A heavy sigh after the boy disappears is the whole reaction. It makes me feel a little tired, that's all. Robert |
#6
Posted to rec.crafts.woodturning
|
|||
|
|||
And now - something completely different.
Interesting idea, I should make some. I think it's time to check my
scrap pile for cocobolo, walnut, and silky oak. DW [OK. Not really. I'm not that mean. Really, I'm not. Heh!] charlieb wrote: You probably aren't going to see an article on how to make these in any turning magazine and I doubt if one will be included in any wood turning show. The range of uses for turnings is pretty broad - but these things weren't even on my "one of these days I'm gonna turn some ..." list. And if you've followed my turning journey at all you know I've gone off on some off the wall tangents. Got some small scraps? Got a kid, niece or nephew who things tattoos are way cool and awesome? Well make a few and show them. They may come to understand that we "older people" were young - and stupid - once. http://web.hypersurf.com/~charlie2/T.../EarPlugs.html charlie b |
#7
Posted to rec.crafts.woodturning
|
|||
|
|||
And now - something completely different.
Ear plugs are sized using "gauges". Stopped by a piercing "studio" today
to find out what that means - in inches (or millimeters, the DOMINO has got me thinking mm too). For some inexplicable reason they use WIRE GAUGE sizes. The sample chart on the wall only went up to "0" gauge which is apparently something like 0.367". The kid I turned a pair for had 0.505 0.497 0.515 inch ones so I guess they go bigger maybe to "000" gauge (smaller the number the LARGER the diameter - unlike steel wool). Oh - the prices - wait for it - $40 to $80 a pair! Think I just might see about paying for some new tools by making and selling some of these things. Didn't see any of them with holes through the middle in the shop I stopped in at. If you've got a big hole in your ear why not have a hole in the ear plug - just to show you "ain't no poser". They are fun to turn and great practice with a 1/2" skew. (sure is a handy turning tool). I like the idea of getting a picture of the wearers to document where my "pieces" go. Fun this woodworking thing. So many paths to explore. charlie b |
#8
Posted to rec.crafts.woodturning
|
|||
|
|||
And now - something completely different.
On Sun, 13 May 2007 22:53:32 -0700, charlieb
wrote: You probably aren't going to see an article on how to make these in any turning magazine and I doubt if one will be included in any wood turning show. The range of uses for turnings is pretty broad - but these things weren't even on my "one of these days I'm gonna turn some ..." list. And if you've followed my turning journey at all you know I've gone off on some off the wall tangents. Got some small scraps? Got a kid, niece or nephew who things tattoos are way cool and awesome? Well make a few and show them. They may come to understand that we "older people" were young - and stupid - once. http://web.hypersurf.com/~charlie2/T.../EarPlugs.html That's Hilarious! Nice work, Charlie- you know, if you were to make up a box of those and take them to a tattoo/piercing shop, you might find yourself with a tidy little profit. It's been a long time since I was in one of those places, but IIRC, stuff like that is not cheap. |
#9
Posted to rec.crafts.woodturning
|
|||
|
|||
And now - something completely different.
On Mon, 14 May 2007 16:48:20 -0700, charlieb
wrote: Ear plugs are sized using "gauges". Stopped by a piercing "studio" today to find out what that means - in inches (or millimeters, the DOMINO has got me thinking mm too). For some inexplicable reason they use WIRE GAUGE sizes. The sample chart on the wall only went up to "0" gauge which is apparently something like 0.367". The kid I turned a pair for had 0.505 0.497 0.515 inch ones so I guess they go bigger maybe to "000" gauge (smaller the number the LARGER the diameter - unlike steel wool). If you take a look in National Geographic in the right month, you'll see those things get *much* larger than that. Oh - the prices - wait for it - $40 to $80 a pair! Yep. If I were you, I'd go for it. Not too many folks like that in my area (3000 people in town), but in California, you may have found a good niche! Think I just might see about paying for some new tools by making and selling some of these things. Didn't see any of them with holes through the middle in the shop I stopped in at. If you've got a big hole in your ear why not have a hole in the ear plug - just to show you "ain't no poser". They are fun to turn and great practice with a 1/2" skew. (sure is a handy turning tool). I like the idea of getting a picture of the wearers to document where my "pieces" go. Fun this woodworking thing. So many paths to explore. charlie b |
#10
Posted to rec.crafts.woodturning
|
|||
|
|||
And now - something completely different.
" wrote in
ps.com: On May 14, 10:31 am, "Darrell Feltmate" wrote: snip (hate to do that to Darrell) I don't want to start that tired old thread of "you know you are getting old when.... " But I am thinking from the tone of your post that you probably are at the point in your life I am. You see something like that, it is a little surprising, not shocking, and it just leaves you shaking your head. Not mad, not outraged, no need to run and tell someone what just happened. Just a little surprised. A heavy sigh after the boy disappears is the whole reaction. It makes me feel a little tired, that's all. Robert Robert, My thoughts exactly, but I don't think I could have expressed them as eloquently as you did. Regards, Hank |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Has Biesemeyer gone completely to hell? | Woodworking | |||
OT Completely!!! Spanish? Que? | Woodworking | |||
Now for Something Completely Different, Tape Races | Woodworking | |||
Completely non DIY - Bathrooms! | UK diy | |||
OT - And Now for Something Completely Different | Metalworking |