Today was a nice, warm, beautiful day. I elected to work outside, getting ready to plant a few flowers so naturally, didn't get a lot done on the bench improvements. Did make a shelf for the flex-shaft motor control to sit on, and out of the way. It won't be taking up room on the bench top where things can get pretty crowded. Also the flex-shaft chuck key now has a permanent site, where it is held in place with a magnet. If it gets tossed down in the catch drawer, it gets lost and I have to fish around amongst all the other tools to find it. Got all the electric cords for the flex-shaft motor control and the foot pedal captured. No more cords underfoot.
Some new twist drill bits came in today. Now I have a complete set of drill bits for various wire sizes, from 8 gauge down through 26 gauge. It's weird how the drill sizes match up to the wire gauge sizes. the drill size for 8 gauge is a No. 30 drill, and 26 gauge is either a No. 78 or a No. 79. The latter is due to some variation in size from one wire supplier to another. I'm guessing that it may be due to a new die, or one that's worn and probably needs to be replaced, or it could be a difference in tension on the wire when drawn through the die. I dunno, you tell me.
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
Sunday, October 10, 2010
General Commentary
Hi, folks. This has been a month of frustration as far as getting anything done.
First, though, I must make a correction to a previous blog entry concerning the Circle Dividing Template. I had posted this tool on JewelryLessons.com site and I gave proper credit to the person who originated the tool, Pauline Warg, from her book, "Making Metal Beads." I omitted that credit from the posting here. So, apologies to Ms Warg.
Second, the bench improvement went on hold due to the lack of suitable small dimension lumber. Apparently, students from the university had projects to make requiring the same stuff. And, who knows when the material will be restocked?
Third, the wife's mother, going on 91, fell. Fortunately no broken bones. But it's meant trips to hospital, doctor, drug store and unfortunately, some incontinence. Every time, it seems, that I want to get started on a project, I have to leave it to do laundry, go to the drug store, cook, or something else. So, nothing gets done in the jewelry making department. There is improvement in sight, keeping all fingers and toes crossed.
All for awhile, John
First, though, I must make a correction to a previous blog entry concerning the Circle Dividing Template. I had posted this tool on JewelryLessons.com site and I gave proper credit to the person who originated the tool, Pauline Warg, from her book, "Making Metal Beads." I omitted that credit from the posting here. So, apologies to Ms Warg.
Second, the bench improvement went on hold due to the lack of suitable small dimension lumber. Apparently, students from the university had projects to make requiring the same stuff. And, who knows when the material will be restocked?
Third, the wife's mother, going on 91, fell. Fortunately no broken bones. But it's meant trips to hospital, doctor, drug store and unfortunately, some incontinence. Every time, it seems, that I want to get started on a project, I have to leave it to do laundry, go to the drug store, cook, or something else. So, nothing gets done in the jewelry making department. There is improvement in sight, keeping all fingers and toes crossed.
All for awhile, John
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