Chuck Melton Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I wanted to make some holiday presents for the guys that work for me. I originally intended to do something more in depth but our company party is in 3 days and time sort of got away from me. I cut another 9 blanks so I might bust out another batch tomorrow after I get these sanded. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 We may have to open a hunting season for population control 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Looks good! Get the Ridgid sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Melton Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I already checked to make sure the Rigid was in stock at my local BORG. I also broke my first bandsaw blade ever tonight... I should have let the 1/8" blade cool down a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Sanding those without a spindle just sucks. Been thinking about non-Christmas time applications of this form. A minor change in the head shape turns these into schnousers. Longer bodies make dachsunds, although the floppy ears have me stumped. Cows seem straightforward enough. Any other critters come to mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Bighorn sheep, antelope, elk , jackalope ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Melton Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I know Mel did some cows and a giraffe a few months ago. My wife was suggesting finding a way to turn them into bottle openers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Hell yea! That would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 The Ridgid sander is great. I am on my second one. Pushed the first one way too hard on a production job, killed it and went straight to buy another and finished the job. Doesn't hurt to have spare spindles and parts either ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krtwood Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Reindeer bowling is fun year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I have seen,bottle openers.made with a,few screws and a magnet. You could add them to the belly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Tarbell Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I already checked to make sure the Rigid was in stock at my local BORG. I also broke my first bandsaw blade ever tonight... I should have let the 1/8" blade cool down a bit more. Those reindeer are looking good! I'm curious about what it was like to break a bandsaw blade. It sounds a bit scary. Does it stay contained within the machine and the cutting guides or does it flop out onto the table like a wild razor trying to cut your arm off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Makes a hell of a noise ! Mine have stayed in the machine. You scramble to kill the power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Yes mine have stayed in the machine. Just the noise of the motor still going. The blade stops dead especially in reaction wood like has happened to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Melton Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Those reindeer are looking good! I'm curious about what it was like to break a bandsaw blade. It sounds a bit scary. Does it stay contained within the machine and the cutting guides or does it flop out onto the table like a wild razor trying to cut your arm off? It was really just a loud pop and then the blade stops moving. Everything stays in the machine. Have the blade slip off the wheel from not taking the time to align it correctly is much scarier. The band saw is one of the safest tools in the shop, I've really taken to using it for most of my initialy ripping (especially thick stock). Close calls with kickback on the table saw are far more common and a lot scarier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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