tipusnr
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Here's an idea for those turning on the cheap (like me). Many of you use pickguard, fiber washers, and other thin pieces to accent your pens.
First, let me say that there is nothing wrong with that at all and various sources sell them rock bottom cheap. But have you ever tried using something we all throw away (or recycle) routinely. I'm talking about plastic bottle caps! I was at a meeting recently where the attendees were drinking a variety of bottled waters, sports drinks, juices, and sodas. When they left I noticed the collection of caps and that there were, at least six different colored caps.
I have them downstairs trying to find the most effective (and safest) way to detach the flat circle from the sides. The band saw works but the fingers are way too close to the blade (even holding the threaded side). A coping saw works too but wanders (could be a technique problem).
After that comes testing glues to hold them together in laminates or to wood blanks. I probably won't get to that for a little while as I don't have much shop time lately. Still, I thought I'd post the idea to see if anyone else wants to try it.
Happy Holidays!
First, let me say that there is nothing wrong with that at all and various sources sell them rock bottom cheap. But have you ever tried using something we all throw away (or recycle) routinely. I'm talking about plastic bottle caps! I was at a meeting recently where the attendees were drinking a variety of bottled waters, sports drinks, juices, and sodas. When they left I noticed the collection of caps and that there were, at least six different colored caps.
I have them downstairs trying to find the most effective (and safest) way to detach the flat circle from the sides. The band saw works but the fingers are way too close to the blade (even holding the threaded side). A coping saw works too but wanders (could be a technique problem).
After that comes testing glues to hold them together in laminates or to wood blanks. I probably won't get to that for a little while as I don't have much shop time lately. Still, I thought I'd post the idea to see if anyone else wants to try it.
Happy Holidays!