Shambam1962 Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 (edited) We used to manufacture and repair hydraulic rams, and all the stainless rods after machining, would be sent to be chrome or nickel plated before rebuilding 👍 Edited October 19 by Shambam1962 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted October 19 Author Report Share Posted October 19 2 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: They are NOT stainless steel then............................. They are advertised as polished stainless steel, so I had no reason to think otherwise. 1 hour ago, Shambam1962 said: I thought the grade of stainless steel determines if a magnet will attach to it . Thanks Kevin, That would appear to clarify things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 Magnets will not adhere to the proper stainless steel splashbacks I fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 6 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Magnets will not adhere to the proper stainless steel splashbacks I fit. then use glue you wally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 (edited) Hello, Very nice Chris, Could you not some how fit the stand on the Board, ?? Put the wavy edge front with writing and fit stand on back edge, The olive wood looks lovely, Looking at all the different types of wood with your pens and now cheese board it goes to show wood crafting can be very pleasing to do, Edited October 20 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted November 10 Report Share Posted November 10 On 18/10/2024 at 17:52, Old Boggy said: This is the first of 4 cheese boards and associated cheese knives that will be Xmas gifts for family. They will be a surprise as no-one in my family ever look at PW. They think I`m looking at tractor porn for hours on end. The boards were supplied by the lady who did the laser engraving so I take no credit for that, but I`m very pleased with them and they are from olive wood and will be treated with olive oil prior to being wrapped up, so not shown at their best at present. I have shown the first 4 of 16 cheese knives to be completed. The ones shown are from Zebrano wood and the others are from Zebrano, Elm and Olive wood. They have yet to receive a final polish. The handles are purposely made different shapes and profiles. The olive wood gave off a beautiful olive aroma whilst turning but proved quite difficult to get a smooth finish on them. I`ve been thinking how to present the knives and the only solution that I`ve come up with so far are velvet purse type thingies (as photo). I may well think of some sort of wooden rack to house them. Got a bit of time to think between now and Xmas. No doubt Shambam1961 could suggest something so I`m, open to any suggest in that regard. I only hope the recipients like them (I`m sure they will) and get as much pleasure from them as I have making them. It is so therapeutic. Thanks for looking. OB Beautiful work as always Chris 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted November 10 Author Report Share Posted November 10 2 hours ago, mel b3 said: Beautiful work as always Chris 👍. Thanks Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 Surely with Christmas fast approaching there must be an update on how you've solved the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted November 11 Author Report Share Posted November 11 22 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Surely with Christmas fast approaching there must be an update on how you've solved the problem? Still working on it. Plan A didn’t quite work so still wracking my little grey cell on the best and easiest solution within my limited woodworking skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 Okay, but you know we are waiting and watching for great things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted November 18 Author Report Share Posted November 18 After Shambam`s beautiful bottle stopper stand, my attempt at a stand for the cheese knives looks positively amateurish, but hopefully will be reasonably well received by family members at Christmas and just about fit for purpose. This is the first attempt of the simplest stand that I can come up with using my limited woodworking skills and equipment. The first photo shows the method of temporary attachment of the knives to the sloping stand using round magnets before the first coat of finish has been applied. I did find that using two magnets, one on top of the other increased the magnetism and held the knives more securely. Quite why that is, is beyond me, but I recall when visiting Ditchie a few years ago, he was playing with some earth magnets in his shed, so perhaps he can explain that one. My knowledge of physics in that area is pretty limited. The other photos are of the knives in position held by the magnets with further work necessary to finish the stand off, plus a coat off olive oil to the board to bring out the grain more. I decided not to attach the stands to the boards as I think that would make storage after use a little more difficult for the recipients. This is the first of 4 boards and knife sets that I`m part the way through so a bit more work still to do, plus final finishing. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted November 18 Report Share Posted November 18 Very nice Chris, and well done 👍 The family will definitely be pleased, receiving such lovely gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted December 20 Report Share Posted December 20 Hi Chris, how are the new design stands, coming along ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted December 21 Author Report Share Posted December 21 13 hours ago, Shambam1962 said: Hi Chris, how are the new design stands, coming along ? Good morning Kevin, Almost finished all four sets after a lot of trial and error but probably more error than anything. I will post a photo of what I’ve done later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 21 Report Share Posted December 21 Cutting it fine............................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted December 21 Report Share Posted December 21 23 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Cutting it fine............................ That's why he's taking so long 🤭😆😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted December 21 Report Share Posted December 21 It will be worth the wait, I’m sure 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted December 21 Report Share Posted December 21 12 minutes ago, Shambam1962 said: It will be worth the wait, I’m sure 👍 Definitely 👍 Come on OB, where's these pictures ? 😁 How are you getting on with that old chunk of scrap metal ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted December 21 Author Report Share Posted December 21 (edited) Well, I`m almost there, but as TC said, I`m cutting it fine to get all four finished. Anyway, having seen Shambam`s bottle stopper stand that he made for his daughter, I have pinched his idea somewhat and come up with hopefully a better idea than my original one with the magnets. I started by cutting the slots to take the blades well into and across the holes if that made sense which made it easy to slot each blade in and put it into the hole. However, I was concerned that this might weaken the top a bit and might in time with a bit of abuse crack along the grain. This was on the first one which was the guinea pig for all my mistakes along the way which were many I can assure you. So I just cut the slots as can be seen just up to the holes. This then gave me the problem that the blades with their profile wouldn`t allow the blades to enter the holes, especially the wide bladed one. Easier demonstrated that explained. What I then had to do was cut the underside so that the blades could be slid in and down into the holes, if that makes sense. This I did eventually with a Dremel as can hopefully be seen in the last photo. I have used self tapping inserts as originally kindly suggested for other projects By Kevin which I`ve found invaluable and which allow all the bits to screw together easily. They will finally be glued as well. I may also give the original stands with the magnets to accompany the sets as the circular stands could be used for final storage whilst the magnet stands used on the boards. The last thing to do is to finalise the other three stands (almost there) and give all bits a final polish with Chestnut Friction Polish. Another recommendation by Kevin. I must admit this has taken me far longer than envisaged and has certainly taxed my little brain, but I am now reasonably pleased with them. Just to add that the round pieces are spalted Elm and all the rest is Zebrano (Zebra wood). 3 hours ago, JKD said: Definitely 👍 Come on OB, where's these pictures ? 😁 How are you getting on with that old chunk of scrap metal ? Pictures finally posted. That scrap metal is my next project Edited Saturday at 13:23 by Old Boggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted December 21 Report Share Posted December 21 Looking brilliant 👏 👍😃 I'm sure they'll be well received and well used 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted December 21 Report Share Posted December 21 (edited) Very nice Chris, and well done, and the family will be chuffed to bits, receiving them 👍 Overcoming the challenges and learning as you go, is part of the fun of making things 😁 I find that, I’m my worst critic when making things, and never 100% happy and always changing or altering as I go, and imagine you are the same. Keep up the great work, and looking forward to your next project. Edited December 21 by Shambam1962 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted December 21 Report Share Posted December 21 Nice work sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted Saturday at 13:15 Report Share Posted Saturday at 13:15 A grand job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted Saturday at 13:28 Report Share Posted Saturday at 13:28 Well done Chris, now lets see how you are going to wrap them all up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted Saturday at 14:14 Author Report Share Posted Saturday at 14:14 45 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Well done Chris, now lets see how you are going to wrap them all up. Well I`ve wrapped the cheese boards up but wrapping the stands is my next challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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