Workshop Addict
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:19 pm
by BobDz
You know you’re a workshop addict when your wet/dry sandpaper order is over $100…
Re: Workshop Addict
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:23 pm
by Bryan Cotton
Bob Dz, builder of a rare wooden Sonex. Hope you go with stain and the natural grain look rather than paint.
Re: Workshop Addict
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:23 am
by BobDz
Bryan Cotton wrote:Bob Dz, builder of a rare wooden Sonex. Hope you go with stain and the natural grain look rather than paint.
I’m thinking black walnut for the panel…
Re: Workshop Addict
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:05 am
by WilliamBatten
Ironwood Brake Handle
Re: Workshop Addict
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:27 am
by Bryan Cotton
Nice Bill!
Re: Workshop Addict
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:14 am
by BobDz
Very nice Bill!
Re: Workshop Addict
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:26 am
by Area 51%
All I need to know is how did you get the rectangular hole up the middle of the handle? .
Re: Workshop Addict
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:51 am
by BobDz
Area 51% wrote:All I need to know is how did you get the rectangular hole up the middle of the handle? .
I’ve been wondering that too. Immediately started thinking “how would I do that”. First thing that came to mind was a two piece design with a routed rectangular slot, then glue the two pieces together.
Another option, commonly used to put square tanged files into a wood handle, is to burn it in. Drill a round hole into the handle, then take a similar sized piece of steel, heat it red hot, and burn it into the hole. I often use this method when I make tools.
Re: Workshop Addict
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:57 pm
by WilliamBatten
Sorry for the slow response - been in the hangar today working on my B Model Upper Cowl Mod.
Bob was correct - it was a two piece design with a routed rectangular slot, then glued the two pieces together with J-B Weld. I also drilled a couple of holes in the aluminum to make sure the epoxy captured the aluminum handle. Quite sure it will never come off.