FAQ or DAMHIKT

[larryc]

So as not to hijack MesquiteMan's thread I thought I'd start a new one.
I think a DAMHIKT sticky would be just as (and maybe more) useful than a FAQ sticky.

I'll even start it out:

If you are going to preheat resin to make it easier to pour (and reduce bubbles) make sure the container that you are going to put the resin in will take the heat of the oven (DAMHIKT).

 

[randywa]

When mixing plexitone, find something besides a plastic cup. DAMHIKT

 

[bensoelberg]

I think this tread has the potential to be extremely helpful and comic gold, all at the same time!

 

[MatthewZS]

If you're making screwdrivers and run out of orange juice..... Grape Koolaide is NOT a good substitute!!

DAMHIKT

Oh, we where looking for woodworking related.... sorry

 

[snyiper]

When applying CA stop wiping before glue sets and grabs latex gloveAMHIKT

Take chuck key out of drill press before you turn it on: DAMHIKT

 

[PenMan1]

Squeezing a CA bottle near your ear to listen for the air woosh that indicates an open noozle is a BAD idea.....DAMHIKT

 

[PenMan1]

No matter how careful you may be, when filling molds with catalysed PR, it is very important to put a table cover over your maple top work bench.....DAMHIKT.

 

[arioux]

Don't clean your ear with your finger when you are working with CA glue.....
DAMHIKT

 

[PenMan1]

Addendum to Murphy's Law: The only time that large chunks of turning materials will fly off the lathe will always coincide with the only time you chose NOT to wear a face shield.

 

[NewLondon88]

Don't clean your ear with your finger when you are working with CA glue.....
DAMHIKT

On a similar note, doing the Guy Scratch isn't a good idea, either.

 

[PenMan1]

Dropped Woodchuck Pen Pros with new, sharp points always fall point first and always land directly on top of the big toe.

 

[PenMan1]

The only time that 5 minute epoxy will not cure to a workable state in one hour is when it is used on the most expensive blank in the shop and you are facing a hard deadline.

 

[ElMostro]

If you use denatured alcohol mixed with dye to dye casting material DON"T put it in a hot oven to speed up the drying...if you do, have a fire extinguisher close by

 

[Atherton Pens]

When using a pen chuck to drill blank on the lathe, remove the tommy bars BEFORE starting the lathe. DAMHIK.

 

[srf1114]

ok what does "DAMHIKT" stand for.

 

[Akula]

ok what does "DAMHIKT" stand for.

Don't ask me how I know this

 

[Buzzzz4]

When gluing tubes in your blank, dry fit the tube to make sure the tube fits before applying the CA. DAMHIKT

 

[phillywood]

ok what does "DAMHIKT" stand for.

look it up in the abbreviation in the library. DAMHIKT!!!!!!!:tongue:

 

[randyrls]

ok what does "DAMHIKT" stand for.

There is a glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Links in the Wiki. Please feel free to add anything you think should be included there.

http://www.penturners.org/wiki/Glossary

 

[turbowagon]

When beveling your table saw blade, make sure your miter gauge clears the blade before making the cut!

DAMHIKT

 

[ElMostro]

When beveling your table saw blade, make sure your miter gauge clears the blade before making the cut!
DAMHIKT

This one reminded me of something;
If you just installed a brand new blade on your table saw and on the first cut it starts smoking...check the direction of the saw blade's teeth...

 

[hunter-27]

ok what does "DAMHIKT" stand for.

look it up in the abbreviation in the library. DAMHIKT!!!!!!!:tongue:

LOL!!!:wink:

 

[pssherman]

When making round blanks out of thin material with a bandsaw, make sure your finger tips are NOT in line with the bandsaw blade when the blade exits the blank. Your fingernails are supposed to protect your fingers but they don't work too well against sharp blades. DAMHIKT

 

[Curly]

When beveling your table saw blade, make sure your miter gauge clears the blade before making the cut!

DAMHIKT

Especially important for SawStop users!

In the same vein, with mitre gauges that have adjustable fences. Make sure that after reseting to square from an angled cut, the fence won't touch the blade. DAMHIKT twice :redface: :redface:.

Pete

 

[Rolland]

Having never made a mistrake I don't under stand thsi thread

 

[NewLondon88]

There is no part of your body that will stop a saw blade, drill or router bit.

 

[LeeR]

Having never made a mistrake I don't under stand thsi thread

Yep ... I hear you. One time I thought I had made a mistake, but I was wrong.

 

[Padre]

Don't ever hold a pen blank in your hand and try to touch up the hole using your drill press. Especially without gloves. DAMHIKT.

 

[Padre]

Squeezing a CA bottle near your ear to listen for the air woosh that indicates an open noozle is a BAD idea.....DAMHIKT

ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[LEAP]

Make very sure the CA debonder and excellerator are in well labled containers, preferrably differing shapes and sizes

 

[LEAP]

Don't use one of those tackle boxes with all the individual compartments to store your bushings.

 

[LEAP]

This is sounding more and more like a Jeff Foxworthy show.

If you've done any of the above ...
" Then You Might Be A Penturner!"

 

[jimofsanston]

Been there done most.

 

[NewLondon88]

Make very sure the CA debonder and excellerator are in well labled containers, preferrably differing shapes and sizes

.. take note that while the CA bottle might LOOK just like the Afrin bottle..
.. it ain't.

 

[PenMan1]

When using a transfer punch and ball pin hammer to disassemble a stubborn pen, BE SURE to hold the blank AWAY from your mid section before striking the punch with the hammer.

If rule number one is NOT observed BE SURE to hit PUNCH with the hammer. Some parts of the male anatomy do not fare well when stuck by a hammer.

 

[Lenny]

When drilling on the lathe, if you don't steady the chuck with one hand it may come out as you retract the tailstock.

 

[ElMostro]

First Aid tip; When closing a small shallow cut on your arm with CA (yes, you can do that, just make sure the two edges meet) do not use accelerator...it works BUT now you have a burn on top of the cut

 

[Drstrangefart]

Do not try to hold a stack of leather or cloth squares with your bare hands while soaking them with thin CA to make a blank no matter how careful you THINK you are. DAMHIKT

 

[airrat]

No matter how good you think you are. Bare skin always where you don't expect it, is a SUPER magnet for CA! DAMHIKT

 

[Drstrangefart]

No matter how good you think you are. Bare skin always where you don't expect it, is a SUPER magnet for CA! DAMHIKT

Yes, sir it is. Popping an old cartridge in the trusty razor and shaving it off under hot water is actually a really effective tool for removing about 95% of it. DAMHIKT.