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Off Topic - No more hurting people PEACE

DavidBethune — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:50:22 GMT

No more hurting people PEACE

In loving memory.

A tribute to all of the souls lost in the recent senseless violence.

With GOD and all HIS angels we now share our special friends.

An AMAZING Wooden Bathtub

DavidBethune — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:18:35 GMT

Check this out… I seen this on woodgears site.
I’ve never seen one of these before.. I love ingenuity!

The build link is here: http://woodgears.ca/reader/bathtub/index.html

Check out the new Press-N-Grip clamp from BigFoot Products

Off Topic - Newtown Tragedy Prayer

DavidBethune — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 05:28:17 GMT

Newtown Tragedy Prayer
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Lord comfort them they need you
So much anguish such despair
With failing hands we ask you
Let them know that you are there

Like a ship that seeks safe harbor
Amidst a raging storm at sea
Please shine your light and guide them
Out of the darkness set them free

The 26 new souls now with you
In Heaven up above
Please have your Angels gather round them
And surround them all with love

Tool Restorations #8: Off Topic - Electrolosis

DavidBethune — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:40:42 GMT

Ever since I tried Electrolosis on my Vintage Tool box.. I’ve been amazed.
Today I bought a 1917 Hickory Treasure Hot Blast stove door and put it through
my setup. Instead of using metal for the sacrificial anode I’m using carbon. It’s WAY
less messy… to work with.

The only way to clean up rusted objects of any kind..

Anyhow… here are the results from today..

Before:

and AFTER:

Tool Restorations #7: ToolBox Restoration

DavidBethune — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 09:00:55 GMT

I recently purchased a Snap-On KR-56 6 drawer tool chest to restore just for fun.
Pictured here are the before and after pictures..

I used Electrolosis to strip it down to bare metal. I had never used that method before
and I’m totally blown away at how efficient it is. I built the unit using Carbon Plates instead of metal.
There is hardley no mess at all..
Has anyone else tried Electrolosis?

Anyhow here’s my pictures..

Tool Restorations #6: Beaver Power Tool Figurine

DavidBethune — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:52:04 GMT

I wanted to make some of these to place onto my restored Vintage Beaver Power Tools.
I decided to make them primitive hand cut lettering rather than engrave them.
Beaver actually made a paperweight that is very primitive looking but hard to find.
I’m also going to do another one and use my laser to engrave it.

Tool Restorations #5: Picador Pup Fig 777 for Model Makers?????

DavidBethune — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:58:36 GMT

I was wondering if anyone could give me some more information on this
Picador Pup Fig 777 combination machine 1940’s or 50’s era..I just bought today.
It’s Made in ENGLAND and is a miniature machine .. kind of looks like a knock off of the ShopSmith
only on a miniature scale..
Anyhow.. these are the pics of what I bought.. This machine is still in it’s original box
and has never been assembled. It’s 100% complete.. nothing missing at all..

I bought it because I thought it was cool.. I never intend on using it.
What do you think? Would you set it up or just leave it in the box??

Any info would be appreciated..
I posted this before on a FORUM and got no responses.. so I thought I’d try here on a BLOG.

Thanks..
David

Tool Restorations #4: Vintage Beaver 3200 Table Saw - Pre-Rockwell

DavidBethune — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:09:28 GMT

Look what I just found… I’m going to buy it this morning..
Amazing find.. A Pre-Rockwell (pre-1954) Beaver 3200 Table Saw with original stand and accessories.

If you check my previous blog from yesterday.. you can see my other finds this week..
Now all I lack is the Sander and 3800 Jointer and I will have
all of the Pre-Rockwell Beaver 3000 series toys..
I will post each restoration picture as I complete them

Tool Restorations #3: "BEAVER" FEVER New tool aquisitions this week..

DavidBethune — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 01:21:38 GMT

I’ve caught BEAVER FEVER and decided to collect the Beaver 3000 series
Power tools made in Guelph Ontario Canada.. pre-Rockwell

This week I’ve bought 4 new items..
1) Beaver Model 3100 Scrollsaw (I bought 2 of these)
2) Beaver Model 3300 Bandsaw
3) Beaver Model 3400 Wood Lathe

I already own 2 Beaver Drill Presses..

”HELP WANTED”
I’m on a mission to find the Beaver Sander Model 3900... Very Rare..
If anyone knows of one that’s available… please let me know
They Look like this…

Off Topic - Non - Woodworking

DavidBethune — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:27:38 GMT

For any fellow musicians and songwriters.. Something I wrote and performed for Caylee Anthony.. I just felt like sharing it..
I’ve been writing for many years and have had the privilege of having my work recorded by some truly great artists, the most famous being James Burton Elvis’s lead guitar player.. and Jack Greene from the Grand Ole Opry..
Anyhow it broke my heart when this happened…

Pen Turners

DavidBethune — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:29:05 GMT

If your a pen turner like me I just wanted to pass on that BigFoot Products has a special on right now
for some really cool 8 pen display stands.
If you sell 1 pen it more than pays for one of them and they have a deal right now if you buy 2 you get 1 free.
BigFoot Pen Display Stands

BigFoot

DavidBethune — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:23:07 GMT

For a really good arm lift for the DeWalt check out the BigFoot
Bigfoot is a DeWALT scrollsaw lever arm lift or support designed for quick and easy blade changes.
BigFoot II soon to be released. Stay tuned!

WebSite Link..Only $9.95

Turbinaire HVLP System

DavidBethune — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:27:43 GMT

Well this is my latest aquisition a Turbinaire Hvlp Paint Sprayer System Model 1337.
I bought this used…

It’s the same as the 1537 Model they sell now,
1537 Model Link
with all the same features just an older model.

3 Stage Turbine
7.2” Fan Size
Output 130 CFM
Variable Speed
25 Ft. of Hose
Accuspray HVLP Bleeder Spray Gun

I’ve never used one of these systems before but it was such a good deal I had to have it..:)

Does anyone else have any experience with these??

Tool Restorations #2: My totally refurbished 1960 15" General International Band Saw

DavidBethune — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:57:46 GMT

I posted before pictures of this a while back.. I decided to paint it in the NEW General Colors. It was originally a Gray Speckled paint job. I was originally going to keep this but I’ve decided to sell it.

Tool Restorations #1: 1939 Walker-Turner Driver Line Drill Press Series 700

DavidBethune — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:35:35 GMT

1939 Walker-Turner Driver Line Drill Press Series 700
This is my latest restoration job. It took me quite a while to
complete but I’m very happy with the results.
Unique to this drill press is the fact the shaft has 4 sets of ball bearings..
You talk about smoooooooooth running.. It’s excellent!
Read the OLD brochure for it!

I’ve advertised it now for $300.00. I sell these pretty quick.
My last one was a 1948 Duro Drill Press Model SF3083 and it was gone in the first 24 hours…
People like quality.. not the junk you buy today.
Nice thing about the Vintage machines is they always retain their value.
Anyhow.. I thought I’d show it off along with some before photo’s, original advertisement and a video.

YouTube Video Link >>>>> Walker-Turner Drill Press VIDEO

Worksharp 3000 Parts #1: Replacement Glass and Edge Vision Wheels

DavidBethune — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:44:49 GMT

I LaserCut 3/8” Plexi-Glass wheels to fit the WorkSharp 2 and 3000.

I also make my version of the Edge Vision Wheel that is mounted on a mandrell so you can just chuck it into your drill press.. and use it.

Contact me for info @ thelaserguy@cogeco.ca

They are excellent,and cheaper.. I’ve been using mine a long time..

Motor Pulley Wanted

DavidBethune — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 18:31:37 GMT

I am looking for a 3 or 4 step Motor Pulley for a 3/8” belt.
Preferably with a 5/8” shaft but I will take a 1/2” if need be.
If you have one that you are willing to sell please contact me.
I am really having a tough time finding one in Canada?
Thanks
David Bethune
Looks like this..:)

Moose Deer and Caribou LEWIS Chess Set in the works

DavidBethune — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:37:35 GMT

I thought I would share these pics with all of you it shows where I am at with my LEWIS Antler Chess Set and Board.
The board is Moose Antler and Laser engraved. It took 6 hours of Laser time to engrave the Board Layout.
Industry standard is $2.00 per minute on Laser Time.. do the math.. Good thing I own one.
When it’s completed I will have about $1500.00 in just Antler cost if I had to purchase it.
This has been an ongoing project over the last couple of years.
The board still needs a lot of work.. trim for the edges and more engraving on the bottom with the story about the Lewis Chess Set that is in the British Museum.
The Chess Pieces are hand carved out of Deer, Moose and Caribou Antler.
The Board it twenty x twenty and the King is approx 2” wide by 3” Tall.
There is also a pic of my Laser.

Whirligigs

DavidBethune — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:55:37 GMT

I am looking for some whirligig plans. Anyone have any to share? I want to try cutting them out with my Laser.
Thanks

Lewis Chess pieces out of Deer and Moose Antler

DavidBethune — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:13:36 GMT

I’ve just started carving my first set of Lewis Chess pieces out of antler. I’ve done this set out of hardwoods before but never antler. It’s a real challenge to find pieces big enough and straight enough to work with.