Recent content by KentCNC

Here is what I have done for dust collection. Mounts like an easy rest but with a simple knob to tighten it. Does a very good job of dust collection. I guess I am hooked on dust collection. I have sold dust shoes for CNC machines since 2009 (kentcnc.net).

I plan to use an engine lathe to core dowels. I have an outboard chuck, but some of the dowels will not reach all the way through the lathe spindle to that chuck. Do I need to support the loose end of the dowel inside the spindle or will the front chuck alone be sufficient? Also, do you have...

I will double down on an earlier post. You can never have enough outlets in a shop. I thought I went overboard and found out I could use even more.

What is the most commonly used center drill size for cue making? I had a piece come loose when machining on a CNC and not sure if I failed to tighten the piece enough or if the center managed to blow out some.

Thank you for your reply! If you make the Delrin mandrels a few though under-sized, don't you still have the same issue? I know that joint is crucial so I would think you would need to keep the coating completely off of that. I wouldn't think you would want to scrape off any clear that got on...

Has anyone used PPG's Deltron DC-2000? PPG says the only product they recommend for wood is DAU75. That is slow drying and cannot be wet sanded and polished like an automotive clear. Perhaps it is ok to use the DC-2000 if the wood is selaed first with epoxy or perhaps PPG does not recommend...

I have a set of carbide sanding mandrels. If you spary over thoseis it easy to see when you have sanded those down to bare carbide and therefore have the cue at the proper diameter?

How do you keep the finish from getting onto the face of the shaft/butt joint when applyign finish? Perhps make a Delrin mandrel?

I plan to spray PPG's Deltron DC2000. Is a sealer, such as epoxy, required or can I spray that directly on the raw wood?

Thank all of you for the information. @kgoods, do you have multiple ports below the v-opening or just one on the side? I am not sure what I am seeing in the groove in the middle and at one end. If only a single port, I would think it would have good flow near the port but very poor flow as you...

What do you use for dust and fume extraction at your sanding and finishing workbench? I purchased an inexpensice fume hood fan and that would not work well unless it was inside an enclsore. I returned that and bought a Penn State dust collector head and that may be overkill. Perhaps a squirell...