Seam Rippers

[KenB259]

Got a call from a previous customer looking for seam rippers. She wanted 5, no hurry, she said, just needs them by next Friday. I already had the kits, glued the tubes in yesterday and turned them today, took about 90 minutes. Sometimes it feels good to just do simple. These are zebrawood, chechen, lacewood, purpleheart & spalted jatoba, in no particular order. They all have a Pens Plus finish.

 

[d_bondi]

They look nice Ken.

I just turned my first group of seam rippers. Is there any specific trick to get the retaining spring in properly?

 

[KenB259]

They look nice Ken.

I just turned my first group of seam rippers. Is there any specific trick to get the retaining spring in properly?

I use a transfer punch, small enough the the spring will overlap when wrapped around it, it will slip almost all the way in. Then use the actual component to push it the rest of the way.

 

[mmayo]

They look nice Ken.

I just turned my first group of seam rippers. Is there any specific trick to get the retaining spring in properly?

I roll the spring so there is an overlap. If it does not slide in easily I pull it out and try again. Force is bad. The butter end of the spring needs to be overlapped too. Easy peasy.

 

[d_bondi]

I roll the spring so there is an overlap. If it does not slide in easily I pull it out and try again. Force is bad. The butter end of the spring needs to be overlapped too. Easy peasy.

Thanks Mark, worked like a charm

 

[d_bondi]

I use a transfer punch, small enough the the spring will overlap when wrapped around it, it will slip almost all the way in. Then use the actual component to push it the rest of the way.

Thanks Ken, worked great.

 

[mark james]

Ken, I love the timbers and the profile. And yes, an easy order with basic turning skills that still need to be practiced is a welcomed event. Thanks for sharing. (I really like the profile for these ).

 

[KenB259]

Ken, I love the timbers and the profile. And yes, an easy order with basic turning skills that still need to be practiced is a welcomed event. Thanks for sharing. (I really like the profile for these ).

Thanks Mark, I have been told by ladies that sew, they appreciate a profile that lets them determine which end has the large ripper and which one has the small one without pulling it out. They prefer them asymmetrical.

 

[NeonWoodShop]

Thanks Mark, I have been told by ladies that sew, they appreciate a profile that lets them determine which end has the large ripper and which one has the small one without pulling it out. They prefer them asymmetrical.

Thanks for sharing the tip about the profile.

 

[MTViper]

Great job. One other hint I learned from my wife the quilter - I leave one side just flat enough that it doesn't interfere with holding the seam ripper but it keeps the seam ripper from rolling off the table. I also made a batch for older quilters that were a little fatter for arthritic hands.

 

[Woodchipper]

Where did the kits come from? I turned a seam ripper for my late BIL who made some outstanding quilts. I used the Woodcraft kit. He remarked it was the sharpest he had ever used.
Flat to keep it from rolling- good idea. Larger diameter for easier gripping- another good idea.
My wife has arthritis in her hands. Does that mean I should be a little fatter?

 

[KenB259]

Where did the kits come from? I turned a seam ripper for my late BIL who made some outstanding quilts. I used the Woodcraft kit. He remarked it was the sharpest he had ever used.
Flat to keep it from rolling- good idea. Larger diameter for easier gripping- another good idea.
My wife has arthritis in her hands. Does that mean I should be a little fatter?

These are the ones PSI ells, with a large and small ripper.

 

[mmayo]

You folks might consider a small ripper and stiletto instead of big and small rippers. Since we changed to that combination our sales have skyrocketed.

 

[KenB259]

You folks might consider a small ripper and stiletto instead of big and small rippers. Since we changed to that combination our sales have skyrocketed.

You folks might consider a small ripper and stiletto instead of big and small rippers. Since we changed to that combination our sales have skyrocketed.

I have made and sold a few of those, I believe, but don't quote me, quilters use the stiletto.

 

[Woodchipper]

Offer both? Give the customers a choice.

 

[d_bondi]

You folks might consider a small ripper and stiletto instead of big and small rippers. Since we changed to that combination our sales have skyrocketed.

The batch I made are for Christmas Gifts and that is what I am doing. My wife, her sisters, and mother all use a ripper and pick (stiletto), so I am switching out the large ripper for the pick (stiletto). Since I have the large ripper, I'll still give it to them.

 

[MTViper]

Where did the kits come from? I turned a seam ripper for my late BIL who made some outstanding quilts. I used the Woodcraft kit. He remarked it was the sharpest he had ever used.
Flat to keep it from rolling- good idea. Larger diameter for easier gripping- another good idea.
My wife has arthritis in her hands. Does that mean I should be a little fatter?

Yes fatter is what I meant. Here's a picture to illustrate. PSI makes good kits and so does Berea. I have used both.