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Powder Keg:
Still haven't figured out what kind of lube they are using during the spinning?
Wes
Divided he ad:
;D CD #6 is how the southern half talk ::) :D
I just like it, it was around when I was a kid so I heard one of the tunes last year and came home and downloaded it ;D In't technology brilyunt!! ;) (if you see Wes at anytime in the future eric you'll have to play it for him :D )
Wind ball rocks ..... Though I can't see your picture of one eric?? The one on the link is mighty fine ;D
Just 8hrs to go and I'm on holiday (vacation for you lot over the pond!) Woo Hoo!!!
Ralph.
Rog02:
--- Quote from: Powder Keg on July 23, 2008, 12:41:26 AM ---Still haven't figured out what kind of lube they are using during the spinning?
Wes
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Wes:
The lubes seem to be pretty much an experiment in alchemy. The local spinner here uses a concoction of wheel bearing grease (ball bearing), shaved soap chips (Ivory soap), and enough linseed oil to thin it to the desired consistency.
Terry Tynan sells a wax based lube that he prefers at the Metal Spinning Workshop Forum: Scroll down the page to find the lube.
http://www.metalspinningworkshop.com/Other_Items.html
I have heard and read where old time spinners used sheep tallow for lube, but that is impossible to find anymore. Whatever lube you end up with it should be used sparingly as it will sling off and since you are working in close proximity to the work, you will end up wearing it.
The one constant I have found in metal spinning is that there are no constants. What works for one shop, may not work at all in another shop. Since the trade seems to have been passed from generation to generation, techniques and materials seem to be as much a matter of personal preference as anything.
Rog02:
OK! As you all know you find information in the most obscure places and at the oddest of times. While searching for an owners manual for my latest band saw acquisition, I came across this posting in the Old Wood Working Machines forum. The post details how a very talented wood craftsman went about making an ELABORATE spinning chuck for a pewter tea pot being reproduced by an equally talented metal spinner.
This gentleman documents his posting well both in text and photos so enjoy. Also included in the first post are some photos taken at the spin shop. The spinner has some of the nicest equipment I have ever seen. The Prybil is a thing of beauty!
http://owwm.org/viewtopic.php?t=32108
In a follow up post Mr. Thomas shows the tools and methods he used to make and fit the handles for the tea pots. Included in that post is a photo of the finished project and it is worth registering just to see it.
http://owwm.org/viewtopic.php?t=39251&sid=791d8f2611ca2ef3a64af421bf4a5a58
Also Wes in the photos taken in the spin shop one picture shows a rolled up towell tied up with string. That is a cloth soaked in lube and then rolled and tied for use as an applicator. The spinner touches the end of the roll to the spinning disc to apply a small amount of lube.
Divided he ad:
I'm currently waiting to get onto the forum to find these links you gave.... I have to be cleared by the admin!
I'm also currently thinking about a design for a tool rest/fulcrum point that will mount firmly on my 9x20 lathe... when I have one that I am confident of I will post my scribbles!
For some unknown reason I can't seem to find much time for the shop at the min? We (the Brits) are having our half ass attempt at a summer so I seem to be trying to enjoy it.... Don't know what that's all about!!?!? ;D
Thank you for your postings Roger, I really need to get this one sorted.... Got to make a windball!! ;)
Ralph.
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