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Taper tool DIY post
from old saw blade and a piece of wood.

Making my shaving horse I realized that I needed a taper tool for future projects, so I tried to find an old one with no luck, and then I checked the prices for a new and realized I wanted to make my own…

After some looking at the web I found this page: www.greenwoodworking.com and there a fine version that should be quite easy to make from some scrap and a spin on the lathe, so I went for it.
Thank you to greenwoodworking!

You can see the full DIY on the blog here: http://lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/28109

I just saw our LJ friend daltxguy also made one http://lumberjocks.com/daltxguy/blog/19528

Pictures:
1. Tapering a hole.
2. turning the tool body.
3. Cutting of a piece of old saw blade.
4. Sharpening the blade.
5. Taking care of the details.
6. Tapered hole.

Hope it can be to some inspiration, perhaps some taper tools, thank you to greenwoodworking,

Best thoughts,

MaFe

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excellent build mads

and it sure beats those pricey ones

well done
 

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Very nice Mads.
Another well made tool from recycled components.

I like it,
Steve
 

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Another shop classic! I can't wait to make a copy!
 

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Love it! Useful.
 

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Another lovely little project from the master! Great to see it!

-Brian
 

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Love it! That jewel should definitely come in handy… Good stuff!
 

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Hi guys,
Thank you for the comments.
After looking at other versions I can see some let the blade go all the way through the tool.
I don't know if this is better or not, perhaps more easy but less strong…
Best thoughts,
Mads
 

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Great tool, Mads. Definitely on my to-do list.
 

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What a nice beer tap Mads ;)
 

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Very cool tool nice work.
 

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Wonderful! I must build one.
 

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glad to see you havn´t forgotten us totely Mads ….. :)

is it now you start to take over L J for a while with all those projects you havn´t posted
for a long time …..LOL
or do we have to restrict your time with the none wood curves …. Lucky Luke (the man who spit out
projects faster than the eye can follow )


by Belgick comic serie maker Morris

take care
Dennis
 

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Nice job, I will have to add this to my project list
 

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Great looking tool Mads. Thanks for posting it.
Hope you are doing well.
 

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neat lookin
 

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"Made in Denmafe"

I like it, Mads you did it again. Great looking tapering tool. One basic tool for the furniture maker. Thanks for the post. As always it is a joy to your creations.

Pabull.
 

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As I always expect from you, another great tool Mafe!
 

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My friend Peter Galbert makes really nice chairs, and he's using Reamers from Toyota that I think cost $7. Prior to that, he used one like this.

Peter Galbert

Lots of things to look at on his site…
 

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Super useful too. Great job my friend!!..............Jim
 
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