My Best (and maybe last) Idea Ever
Im not even gonna try to beat around the bush here it is..
Ok before you start giggleing and congratulating me on my doctorate degree in dumb let me explain, when you grow up poor in the south you tend have this voice in the back of your head that goes "Now why in the fuck would I buy it when I can make it for free" (notice how safety is of no concern to this voice)
The Inner Mechanics Of Stupidity Chapter 1(because you know theres gonna be more chapters)
So my dad got this really old drillpress from somewhere( didnt ask where strike 1) so it can pretty much go in any direction you want it to (even the dangerous ones strike 2) so by putting it at 90 degrees to the floor and raising the base plate I was able to mount a piece of wood to use as my tool rest (made that word up strike 3 I've been out of the game for a while now tbh)and by mounting a piece of wood into the grip of the drill I had a makeshift lathe up and running!
To celebrate my accomplishment I set out on trying to make something with it ( emphasis on the trying part) after standing there with chisel and sandpaper in hand for about 30 minutes I can now present to you..
.... the leg of a table for a dollhouse.
Have A Wonderful Day!
Ok so I will lay my cards on the table. I did try that on a small item once in desperation years ago to get a job done. Not a great idea but it worked and I really admire your ingenuity and enthusiasm to create. You are starting out and you will learn the easy way or the hard way about safety. Have a look at my blog, there are tips on setting up a workshop and business with zero cash. I have been lucky but So far I have;
Stuck my left ring finger in a surface planer and shattered it. Before I was put to sleep in the hospital I said just cut it off because the outlook was grim. Luckily the hand specialist (that turns up one day every 2 months!!!) had a go and I have almost all movement in it.
Cut my finger on the table saw.
I split my head open when a big clamp fell off the rack .
I fell of some scaffolding and hurt my shoulder bad which still gives me trouble.
Too many scars to mention.
Many things stuck in my eyes.
Slight deafness.
Breathed in way too much wood dust.
God knows what else.
Take it from me safety in the workshop is worth it, ask the woodworking community here any questions and we can help.
I apologise for the lecture you just remind me of myself when I started out.
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Thanks for the advice. I really do need to invest in some safety equipment I plan on making a live center to help secure the pieces and I've also bought masks and stopped using gloves near power tools. I know this doesn't come close to enough but I'm gonna try!
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Good stuff. Onwards and upwards.
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