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270437 | Erik Levin | 2020‑04‑07 | Mad a tool |
Over the last few days, I made a specialized tool. Primarily galoot methods-- Number 4, spokeshave, vixen files, and scraper for the wood. Hacksaw and hand files (I love my 12" Save-edge for precise yet fast steel removal) for the steel. Only concession to the tailed apprentice was the final sizing of the business end, as it needs a fairly precise fit. Construction is pretty much what you see: quilted maple from a tree I helped a friend take down about a decade ago-- not much left of it, but it is gorgeous-- and a chunk of steel from the scrap bucket-- nothing special here, though it was some form of tool blade originally. https://postimg.cc/GHQPHZGf https://postimg.cc/2qPhsmN1 Roughed the blade by hand after annealing. Marked it out using red collodion markout dye, straightedge, and B&S 800 (6 inch) divider for the 2" radius at the business end. Filed the radius and thinned it, then appealed to the tailed machine. Roughed the wood with a #4 and spokeshave, followed by fine shaping with a vixen file. Split the wood, drilled to match an existing hole in the steel for a 5mm copper rod as a pin, and epoxied the whole mess together. Filed the rod ends to match and blended it all with a scraper. The wood isn't a perfect match to the steel. I went with what I had on hand. Trimmed the ends of the wood for a comfortable grip and welt to town with the dewaxed shellac. Now for the fun: Anyone car to guess what this is for? It has a VERY specific use. *** This message was sent from a convenience email service, and the reply address(es) may not match the originating address |
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270439 | Claudio DeLorenzi <claudio@d...> | 2020‑04‑07 | Re: Mad a tool |
Cap iron screw driver? Would have been helpful to have a rule in the photo, to judge size. If you rehardened it, it could also be used a a scraper. And, of course, it could easily be used as a lever for opening bottles of beer.... Claudio On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 3:37 PM Erik Levin via OldTools < oldtools@s...> wrote: |
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270444 | Mick Dowling <spacelysprocket@b...> | 2020‑04‑07 | Re: Mad a tool |
Eric Is it for Dzus fasteners? Quarter turn quick release fasteners. Mick Dowling Melbourne Australia On 8 Apr 2020, at 5:37 am, Erik Levin via OldTools |
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270445 | Mike Rock <mikerock@m...> | 2020‑04‑07 | Re: Mad a tool |
Dunno......my original WWII Dzus wrench by Vultee is the original 'Snoopy' wrench form. This one could be for a single size. The work for tightening Redfield sights on to target rifle bases too. |
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270446 | Erik Levin | 2020‑04‑07 | Re: Mad a tool |
And we have a winner! It is for Dzus fasteners, but a less common size. Unfortunately, though the nominal size is the same, the oil screen plug driver for my old Harley is too thick for the slot and has a different end radius. The general design here is also a reasonable match for the era of the equipment the fasteners are on-- 1940's-- though not a match for the OEM stamped tool. I think it has a bit more class, and it is certainly more comfortable to use. *** This message was sent from a convenience email service, and the reply address(es) may not match the originating address On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, 5:37:21 PM EDT, Mick Dowling |
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270447 | Mick Dowling <spacelysprocket@b...> | 2020‑04‑07 | Re: Mad a tool |
Yippee! Where do I collect my prize? Mick Dowling Melbourne Australia |
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270448 | Erik Levin | 2020‑04‑07 | Re: Mad a tool |
Pick up is in NJ, USA... The prize is the last 30X30X12mm cut of the maple I used. *** This message was sent from a convenience email service, and the reply address(es) may not match the originating address On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, 6:44:19 PM EDT, Mick Dowling |
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