Members K-Man Posted June 21, 2009 Members Report Posted June 21, 2009 I had this pair of edge slickers made up to mimic what I use on my ryobi grinder machine. My edge slicker tool is much larger (on both sides). These are the sizes that I use most often in slicking the edges on my work. These can be chucked into a hand drill or drill press. These are made from aluminum. This is a sample of the edges I'm able to achieve with them: I have the opportunity to have these made up and offer them to the members here. The price would be $22.50/each plus shipping.
Moderator Johanna Posted June 23, 2009 Moderator Report Posted June 23, 2009 You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
esantoro Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 I'd be interested in two if they can be made to fit a rotary tool. The spindle would need to be between 1/8" and 5/32" in thickness. ed http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
Members K-Man Posted June 24, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 24, 2009 Ed: I'm pretty sure we can do that, but let me double-check on it for you.
Members Kate Posted June 24, 2009 Members Report Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) Are those birdseye maple grips in that third photo??? WOWzers, those are gorgeous...... would love to know where they came from Oh, yeah, also interested in the slickers - please shoot me a PM regarding pricing! Thanks, Kate Edited June 24, 2009 by Kate KATE'S CUSTOM GUNLEATHER and KATE'S CUSTOM BRIDLEWORKS Sultan, WA USA
Members Shorts Posted June 24, 2009 Members Report Posted June 24, 2009 I think you've figured out a niche - supplying us new timers. I'm interested for sure. Let me think about it. When do you need to know?
Members K-Man Posted June 24, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 24, 2009 I think you've figured out a niche - supplying us new timers.I'm interested for sure. Let me think about it. When do you need to know? Right this very minute. Just kidding. Let me know whenever you're ready.
Members K-Man Posted June 24, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 24, 2009 Are those birdseye maple grips in that third photo??? WOWzers, those are gorgeous...... would love to know where they came from Oh, yeah, also interested in the slickers - please shoot me a PM regarding pricing! Thanks, Kate Kate: Yes, that is birdseye maple. We made those grips for that gun. To my knowledge, we've been the only ones able to make actual wood grips for it. We're in the process of making some for the same gun from some afzelia burl - very similar to the amboyna burl I had Ed/Bear Man make my mauls from. I'll send you a pm on the pricing for the edge slickers. (It is mentioned though in my original posting - $22.50/each plus shipping).
Members K-Man Posted June 24, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) I'd be interested in two if they can be made to fit a rotary tool. The spindle would need to be between 1/8" and 5/32" in thickness.ed Ed: We'll be able to do the smaller diameter of spindle for them. However, we're going to have to use a different material to ensure durability of the spindle. The aluminum would most likely bend at that small of a diameter. That being said, there may be a price difference for making them in this way. I've put an inquiry in with the maker with respect to that, and should hear something back fairly soon. I'll post the results as soon as the info is available. Edited June 24, 2009 by K-Man
Members LarryDonaldson Posted June 24, 2009 Members Report Posted June 24, 2009 I machine parts and run a big CNC shop and had thought of using aluminum for slicking but decided against it. If you use compounds of any sort sooner or later you will start transfering aluminum oxide to the surface of your work. It would be black while wet but would probably turn mottled grey after a while. What has been your experience so far?
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