Chestnut Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 21 hours ago, Coop said: Drew, what kind of tile are you having that much trouble drilling holes into? Institutional kitchen wall tiles are the hardest I’ve found to drill into. But even those we’ve learned to break the glaze by using the point of a slot headed screw driver and give it a whack with a hammer. After that, then a good masonry bit and hammer drill gets the job done. The glaze itself is what’s hard to penetrate. Ceramic bathrrom tile not the institutional kind. I'm not using the drill in hammer mode because I'm worried about cracking the tile. Should I not worry about that? I'm using a carbide drill bit that is labeled for tile. I only have 4 more holes left so i'll probably finish with what i've got cause it did work, just slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I use diamond grinders, not carbide. Anything laying around like a Dremmel that has one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, Chestnut said: Ceramic bathrrom tile not the institutional kind. I'm not using the drill in hammer mode because I'm worried about cracking the tile. Should I not worry about that? I'm using a carbide drill bit that is labeled for tile. I only have 4 more holes left so i'll probably finish with what i've got cause it did work, just slowly. Grip it and rip it! I start out slow, but once it gets a mice divot I go pretty fast. Haven’t ever had a tile crack on me except the one time the hole placement left about 1/16 of material left on the edge. But I do always have a slight fear that they will crack. Used my 084 today. That thing is a beast. Cut through some big oak logs like butter. Then had a big stack of longer logs and just sliced through the whole pile. Also picked up a log splitter and split a bunch of wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Chestnut said: Ceramic bathrrom tile not the institutional kind. I'm not using the drill in hammer mode because I'm worried about cracking the tile. Should I not worry about that? I'm using a carbide drill bit that is labeled for tile. I only have 4 more holes left so i'll probably finish with what i've got cause it did work, just slowly. Use your drill in hammer mode and make sure the tip of the bit is in contact with the tile when you start drilling. Watch your angle, it must be very close to 90º when you start drilling. I use Bosch multiconstruction drill bits for tiles (they have blue stripes). As most construction drill bits, they have tungsten carbide particles on the tip (also known as Widia). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted January 18, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Cut the juice groove and outer edge curves on a Scott Lewis cutting board I'm making for one of my neighbors. I'll do the edge profile, finger grips, and oil it tomorrow. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Nice job gee-dub!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 @gee-dub, do you use a pattern to establish those nice waves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Scott Lewis? I googled and didn’t find anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 https://www.finewoodworking.com/2013/04/04/a-unique-cutting-board I should finish tomorrow if all goes well. I do use a template. I'll post a quick journal thread on it rather than derail our daily postings here ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Thanks. I’ve made several of those per his video but did not recognize the name. Looking forward to your journal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 I put the journal here: https://www.woodtalkonline.com/topic/31937-scott-lewis-cutting-board/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post legenddc Posted January 18, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Picked up a used 6" jointer earlier. Got it inside but not downstairs yet. Should be another fun adventure. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post legenddc Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Got it downstairs without any issues. Cut a 2x4 and screwed it to where the wheels were and slid it down with help from my wife. Only attached some old tshirts to the bottom of the 2x4s. Will have to find some carpet to attach for the next time. Angling the front of the 2x4 was crucial to helping it slide without banging off the steps. Now to get it set up. Seems like one of the knives is off. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Larry Moore Posted January 21, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Got my first covid shot, and rehung kitchen cabinet doors and light fixtures for my grand daughter. Time sure flies when you're having fun 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnG Posted January 23, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 I ordered a tractor yesterday! Headed back on Monday to pay for it. They have it in stock but will have to get it ready and install a couple options. Hopefully not long before delivery. Got a bush hog, pallet forks, and box blade with it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 4 hours ago, JohnG said: I ordered a tractor yesterday! Headed back on Monday to pay for it. They have it in stock but will have to get it ready and install a couple options. Hopefully not long before delivery. Got a bush hog, pallet forks, and box blade with it. What did you get John? I have had a JD 4115 compact utility tractor for about 15 years it comes in real handy. I have the same components although I sold my box blade several years ago and now just have a single blade. The bucket, pallet forks and brush hog are used quite regularly around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Kubota LX2610su. I wanted something big enough to do what I need it to, but small enough to navigate the woods and not destroy the lawn when driving over it. Had been leaning toward the B2601 but the sales guy (good friend of a friend) talked me into the LX. Slightly bigger frame and capacities, but not too big and without all the emissions stuff of the next size up. Considered a tiller for getting our garden started, but I might just rent that since it will be used very occasionally. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 2 hours ago, JohnG said: Kubota LX2610su. I wanted something big enough to do what I need it to, but small enough to navigate the woods and not destroy the lawn when driving over it. Had been leaning toward the B2601 but the sales guy (good friend of a friend) talked me into the LX. Slightly bigger frame and capacities, but not too big and without all the emissions stuff of the next size up. Considered a tiller for getting our garden started, but I might just rent that since it will be used very occasionally. Nice!! I bet you will love it. I will be using mine with the 48" blower to do the driveway in the morning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mick S Posted January 24, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Teaching one of my students to make a five piece door and how to use the new slider. She's a quick study. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Mick S said: Teaching one of my students Do you do private lessons Mick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 56 minutes ago, Chet said: Do you do private lessons Mick? No, but Aviva has taken several of my classes and is a good friend, so I’m always happy to do what I can for her. She has a commission for these doors but had never made one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted January 31, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Knocked out a couple of quick DVD storage racks for the closet under the stairs. These will hold about 800 dvd's so should be good for a bit. Just need to finish prep them, stain them black, glue them up and spray the top coat on them. Not bad for leftover scraps and a couple hours work. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted February 2, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Only had an hour tonight but it was enough time to get the parts finished prepped. There is something really satisfying about using a well tuned hand plane Tomorrow I hope to get the parts taped off and start staining. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnG Posted February 7, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 I can’t stand the bamboo spoons we have in the kitchen for stirring and mixing, so I got the ball rolling on making a few from some cherry scraps. Roughed out on the bandsaw slightly less roughed on the belt sander with 80 grit Then carved out the spoon hollow, cleaned up with a card scraper, and then worked up the grits. I’m far from proficient at spoons but have carved a few and enjoy it for an occasional project. I will probably enjoy it better once I get better at hollowing them. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Very Nice! What did you use to carve out the spoon hollow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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