Seam Rippers
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- I got a request from a lady to make two seam rippers. We determined that she wanted one in Chrome and one in Gold. She gave me the choice of what woods to use so I choose two of my favorites: Olivewood from Bethlehem Israel and Cocobolo from Central America. I chose these woods because of their grain, color and beauty when finished. I am very happy with the results and since I have never turned a seam ripper in a video, I decided to film the process and share it with everyone. I hope you find it informative and enjoyable.
Regards,
Bob
Beautiful.... Love olive wood and that cocobolo has such a rich colour to it. wow..
Thank you Angela,
Cocobolo is a beautiful wood. That Olive wood smells wonderful while turning.
Regards,
Bob
Love very detail.shared with new learners of turning..
Thank you,
Sharing with new turners is a huge
Complement. I always appreciate that.
Regards,
Bob
nice work bob! I really like the cocobolo one! Those both have a really nice shape. The lady who requested them will be very happy.
Best regards,
Peter
Thank you Peter,
I really think she will like them. She has seen photos on my Facebook page but I haven't shipped them yet because I owe her a couple bolt action pens in antler.
Regards,
Bob
Bob, Are these mine? If they are I can not wait to see these. I may even enjoy ripping out seams!
Yes they are Loreen,
I just need to make one more antler Bolt Action pen and I'll have everything together. It's tough not having the shop at my home, having to travel means I can't get as much done.
Regards,
Bob
RJBWoodTurner They are just beautiful. As I said they are for Christmas gifts. No hurry.
WOOOWW, I would SOO buy that because I like to sew!!
Thank you,
I do sell them if your interested. You can e-mail me at rjbwoodturner@ufoww.com for pricing and information.
Regards,
Bob
They did turn it out great!
Thank you very much.
Regards,
Bob
Very nice work Bob, those are two great pieces.
Take care,
Carl
Thank you Carl.
Regards,
Bob
Sweet seam rippers Bob. I just busted two of those out last week. You got a real nice shine on those. What did you use as a finish?
Thank you Jeremy,
I used thin C/A glue and Hut Ultra Gloss polish.
Regards,
Bob
Nice. I'll try that next time. I finished mine up to 1000 grit and Howard's Beeswax Orange oil mixture.
Beautiful. Wow those are beautiful good job and watching new video is awesome have a good day
Beautiful pieces. Do you sell them? If yes, where/how could I buy one of them? Thank you
Hello Sofia,
I do occasionally sell pens, most of what I do is hobby work just to relax. Email be what you're interested in and I'll send you pricing. I just moved into a new shop so I have to set up before I start turning again but it shouldn't be long.
Facebook address for ideas:
facebook.com/pages/RJBWoodturner/992853487406788
Regards,
Bob
rhbwoodturner@ufoww.com
No matter what you do it just looks GREAT, I guess that your training in USMC continues over into your wood working, From an old ARMY Major Semper Fi.
Thank you.
Regards,
Bob
Nice Bob!
I'm new to this game and did make a couple of these. My kits had o-rings and not springs to hold them in place. Never saw the spring type. Which is prefered and why?
Thanks, JimE
Hello Jim,
I've never turned the ring type so I really can't give an opinion on them. I like the spring type, they are really easy to make and use.
Regards,
Bob
Has anyone ever flatten out one side of the seam ripper to keep it from rolling?
I’ve never seen that before but it is a good idea.
Regards,
Bob
Beautiful work!! Can you tell me what the quality of the seem ripper itself is like? My wife owns a cloth and sewing supply store and "wood" be interested in selling these for me as I turn them!! Her concern is the quality of the ripper itself??
As far as I can tell, there pretty good. You can sharpen them with a fine file.
Regards,
Bob
Brilliant video. Do you have a link to where you can buy the seam ripper blanks please?
I purchased them from www.pennstateind.com
Regards,
Bob
Those are the prettiest seam rippers I've ever seen.
Thank you so much,
I started out making these for my mother as she sews and quilts constantly. Since then I've made quite a few of them and they are very popular at the craft shows.
Regards,
Bob
I will be making a seam ripper this week for my aunt. Thanks for all the tips
Awesome! I guarantee she will love it.
Regards,
Bob
Beautiful. Just getting started on wood turning and making these seam rippers.
Hello Diane,
Seal Rippers make great projects and awesome gifts. Welcome to the hobby.
Regards,
Bob
Great job Bob!! My wife is an excellent Quilter. I would love to make one of these for her. Can you tell me where to get the hardware for the seam ripper please?
+Huntsville Houch I purchased this kit from www.pennstateind.com. Just search seam ripper.
Regards,
Bob
Very nice looking seam rippers.
Picking up the kit necessary to turn them is on the list for next month for my wife. Looks like a 8mm mandrel and drill bit are what we are going to need, beside the seam ripper kit.
You are exactly right,
You will need and 8mm bit a 7mm mandrel and a set of bushings. I have even turned a seam ripper between centers when my mandrel bent.
Regards,
Bob
Make Crazydays Yes, 8mm drill bit, and a set of bushings and you are all set.
You've been an inspiration for a lot of my projects, I am fairly new to turning. I have tried to use CA glue to finish my projects, but as soon as I drop the first drop, it starts smoking, and the finish product is less than passable, I have tried slow speed (250 rpm) that's as low as my lathe will go, and up to 800 rpm, thin to thick glue. The end product is always the same. I not sure as you do it , but, it sure looks easy (lol). Do you have any recommendations for a newbie ?
Make sure your using kitchen paper towels. Some towels will smoke.
Also which C/A are you using. If it’s not refined it won’t work. Glue from the hardware store is only for gluing things together.
Regards,
Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner Just tried starbond glue . no smoke. , Thanks for the tip,
Are you turning them on a mandrill and did you make the nylon bushings and they both came out georgous
+Richard Schaffling Hello Richard,
Yes, I am turning them on a standard pen mandrel with the recommended bushings.
I did make the HDPE bushings. They are non-stick for the C/A finish. Here's a video I did on making them.
Regards,
Bob
Great video as always. About how much those sell for?
Thank you. I do t make them any more.
I'd suggest lateral sanding between grits. you can see your ,400 grit marks under the CA. I sand to 1,200 or 2k.
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Thank you Ethan,
I did sand with the grain between each grit. I use a phone to record and the lighting sucks in my temporary shop. Those two things may have given the illusion of fine scratches on the surface below the C/A finish. I check all my blanks with a light at a 45 degree angle and they did not show any sanding marks. I apologize for the crapy video quality.
Regards,
Bob
Ethan,
I went back and reviewed the video, what you are seeing is grooves in the C/A where I applied a coat after the Micro Mesh. I got a little thin. I re MM'ed and polished those rippers before sending them out.
Thank you for keeping me honest.
Regards,
Bob
i wish i could make wooden objects like you , but i dont have the tools :(
Thank you,
Maybe soon you'll be able to acquire them. I got my first lathe at a garage sale for $20.00.
Regards,
Bob
Very nice as always RJBWoodTurner . what type of ca do you use? also you use those plastic bushings when you are using the glue or all finishes?
Hello Mike,
I use Insta Bond and I get it from Packard.
Regards,
Bob
The plastic bushings are HDPE I get it on Amazon in 3/4" rods and turn it down myself.
Regards,
Bob
Great job as usual. Never turned on of these but I'm getting ready for my first craft show this fall and I think these will be a great addition. Do you get your blanks from Penn State also?
Thank you Thomas,
They sell very well here in the Mid-West at the craft shows. I do get mine from Penn State. I have found that the stiletto model sells better that the double seam ripper. That may be different where you're at. The single ripper model had never done well for me.
Regards,
Bob
RJBWoodTurner Thanks Bob.
I’ve watched this video a few times, it’s still great to see.
Thank you Timothy.
Regards,
Bob
How can we purchase? I love the darker one but no way to make it...yet! Just getting into wood working.
+Julia Wiggs Hello Julia,
I’m building my E-Commerce website right now. I will offer them for sale there as I make them. The two in the video have already been sold.
Regards,
Bob
Bob, The work of your hands is lovely; what, please, is your E=Commerce address?
Great looking rippers, Bob. I really appreciated the advice on the voids in the blank. I've been struggling with Padauk blanks. They are so porous that the CA ends up turning white inside the voids. I think I'll try drooling the CA on heavily like you did and see if I can't avoid that problem.
Thanks for a great video, as always.
Thank you Brook,
I'm glad you liked the video. Let me know how the Padauk turns out.
Regards,
Bob
Does anyone show how to turn scrap wood in to bookmarks ?
I haven’t seen that done yet.
thanks for making it look so easy :(, no the wife wants that shape, wish me luck !!!
+Top flight LOL, good luck and it's not hard to turn that shape at all.
Regards,
Bob
what are the turning tools you used to turn these beautiful seam rippers?
3/4” roughing gouge.
1/2” spindle gouge.
1/4” detail gouge.
Regards,
Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner I got the first two tools, right, but I could not figure out the 1/4" detail gouge. Thank you for replying.
Great video. I just bought a kit for a seam ripper. Can't wait to make it.
Thank you,
They are super easy and you can get as detailed as you want on the handle design. Your going to love making them.
Regards,
Bob
Fantastic Bob, best on You Tube....
Thank you Mel.
Regards,
Bob
Very nice Bob, good to see you back at it.
Thank you Matt,
It's good to be back.
Regards,
Bob
Very beautiful woods. Thanks for posting. Marc
Thank you.
Regards,
Bob
Very nice work Bob.
Thank you J.D.,
I love making seam rippers and they are always popular.
Regards,
Bob
Hi Bob! Thank you for sharing. I have a question. I am a bit confused about the process. As I understand it, you cover the sanded piece with several layers of CA glue, and after that, you sand it with the micromesh. The Micro mesh, when you take it all the way up to 12,000 will generate a very shinny smooth surface, basically, going through all the grits, you removed all the hills and valleys the CA left on the surface. So, I am confused as to why you apply CA again after you micro meshed it. I found doing bottle stoppers that the CA finish works best when you have a simple shape, otherwise, with the micromesh you run the risk of removing all the CA from the hills, I solve the issue by applying a few layers of thin CA first, and then three or four of the thick. Once I finish the process of micromesh, I only apply additional layers if I see that I eroded the plastic finish completely and have dull spots. But if that is the case, I then go back to micro mesh it. The seam rippers look great anyway, but I think you could get a better shine that way. Just a suggestion. Maybe I am wrong, if that is the case, please let me know. Cheers! Daniel
Daniel,
Your method is the preferred method. I have received numerous comments asking why I apply more C/A. After a bit of research, I may need to revamp my process.
Regards,
Bob
Hi Bob! Thanks for the reply mate! Cheers! Daniel
gorgeous... do you sell them?
+Andrea Little Hello Andrea,
I do sell them, Please PM me if you are interested. Thank you.
Regards,
Bob
Two gorgeous pieces Bob, great work mate.
Take care
Mike
Thank you Mike,
Regards,
Bob
Thanks for the cool video! My cousin recently asked about turned seam rippers, i'm pretty new to turning only having done a few pens myself. i have two questions:1) could this be done on a 7mm mandrel even though it's an 8 mm kit? 2) What kind of CA are you using? I'm using Bob Smith Super Thin and I can't seem to get a finish that clear, I think I may need to get a medium CA but thought i'd ask if you had any suggestions.
Thanks,
Kage
Hello Kage,
Yes the 7mm mandrel works for all pens. The bushings will have a sleeve for the larger tubes.
I use Instabond C/A from www.packardwoodworks.com. I use the thin for finishing, the medium for filling, and the thick for gluing tubes.
Regards,
Bob
Hi they are beautiful i was just wondering where did u source the seam ripper and would they post to Ireland regards Ann .
+ann roche Hello Ann,
I purchased them from www.pennstateind.com. I don't know if they ship international but they have a contact us button on their website of you'd like to ask them
Regards,
Bob
+RJBWoodTurner that's grand thank u very much I'll have a look
+ann roche Best of luck to you Ann, I hope your able to locate some.
Regards,
Bob
+RJBWoodTurner 👍
Where do you get your kits?
Those seam rippers came from www.pen State is.com.
Regards,
Bob
Very nice seam rippers Bob I will have to try a few of them they look fantastic.
I noticed you have changed your method of applying CA from putting the CA on a piece of towel first, to running it directly along the turned blank. I have always used the later method with pretty good results, have you found it to be of any benefit doing it that way?
All the best
Tony
Hello Tony,
I think I get a little thicker coat drooling the C/A on. It may only be in my imagination but it's working pretty well and is giving me the results I want. I also think I'm getting a more uniform coating.
I still use the C/A on the towel method from time to time, especially on less porous woods.
Regards,
Bob
Sometimes, CA glue may accidentally build up on the inside of the brass tube. I've found that if the retainer spring doesn't slide in easily, then using a rat tail file to smooth the inside of the brass tube solves the problem. I always use that file now, just before assembly to eliminate having a spring fold up (and ruining it) during insertion.
Hello Doug,
I got lucky on these and didn't have any C/A build up. I use a jewelers round file to clean my tubes up. It's a great tool to have on hand.
Regards,
Bob
Beautiful work as always Bob! I haven't seen a seam ripper video yet, I appreciate you making this one. I have a couple seam ripper kits that I just never got to, but I think I might have to bust them out now that I've seen the assembly steps laid out in detail, super simple!
Thank you Zac,
It doesn't get much easier than a seam ripper.
I hoping to turn two of the blanks I got from you this weekend. Both are tubed and trimmed, I just need to turn them.
Regards,
Bob
+RJBWoodTurner Awesome!! I can't wait to see them polished up! It's always fun to see what kits people put the different blanks on too
I'm looking forward to it too. I hope these are as popular as I think their going to be. I'd sure like to make a bunch more. I really like how easily the material milled to this point. I can't wait to see the ribbons fly.
Regards,
Bob
Hi Bob, I got a couple of kits this week and the instructions to assemble them wan't the best in the world.
After watching your video, I now can do the job with no apprehension thanks for the help.
Thank you Bill,
It's always good to know I'm able to help someone. You'll love the seam rippers, there fun to turn.
Regards,
Bob
great gift idea
Thank you David.
Regards,
Bob
Bob, do you have a video that talks about the lathe that you use?
Steven,
I do not but would be happy to make one if you feel it would be beneficial to you and others.
Regards,
Bob
RJBWoodTurner Yes, please. I am very interested in trying to make some of these pens and other products. I just do not know how to go about getting the right lathe for myself. Not to mention the extra accessories that need to be on hand. So a nice video from you would be great. Thank you
Ok Steven,
I'll see what I can come up with.
Regards,
Bob
I've been making these for a local quilt shop for a couple of years. Learned some new tricks from you. Thanks.
+Russ Hughes Thank you Russ,
That's great that you have a place to sell your rippers, and the perfect audience to sell them to.
Regards,
Bob
Beautiful pieces Bob, great work, Best wishes, Harry
Thank you Harry.
Regards,
Bob
Bob, Great set of rippers! Since, I watched and saw these in PSI's catalog, my wife told me that she wanted one as she does a lot of sewing on her embroidery machine. So, armed with your video of these rippers, I will make her wish come true. Keep up the great work, and marvelous video's to allow us to gain the experience to make great looking items.
+Marcella Kilian Thank you Marcella,
Send me a photo of your ripper, i'd love to see it.
Regards,
Bob
Hi Bob, those are really nice, must give one a try! I love your idea about the blue tape for your finger. I saw that a couple months back when I got into turning pens and it's served very well. Was going for a record on CA accumulation, but the original one fell behind the wall and the lathe, and it's scary back there now!
Very best & happy turning!
- Bill
Thank you Bill,
It's funny how quickly C/A will build up. My bushings had probably an eight of an inch on them when I decided to clean them up.
Regards,
Bob
Very nice.
Thank you Greg,
Regards,
Bob
Great video as always. I have a couple of these that I need to get done. My aunt asked about them last year and I've never got them done. I also have a couple of purse hangers I need to get to as well. With it being so hot I haven't been able to get out in the shop and do anything for a few months now.
I haven't tried the purse hangers yet, are they reasonably easy to turn?
Regards,
Bob
Awesome work! For arthritic hands, how hard would it be to make more ripples in the middle? Are you using a large lathe or very small?
+Jena Pope I think additional ripples could be added as well as making the handle diameter larger. I use a small bench top lathe.
Regards,
Bob
Thanks Bob this came in handy mate I just got 3 kits and no instructions which was no problem really but I wanted conformation about which way the springs went in turns out I was on the right track thanks again Bob
Thank you Trevor,
I enjoy making seam rippers and they are relatively easy to assemble. For some strange reason, I've never received instructions either. I had to go to Penn States website and look up the PDF the first time. I'm like you, I can figure it out but I like a little confirmation before I commit 100%.
Regards,
Bob
Wow this is absolutely amazing! How much do you charge for a single seam ripper?
Hello Kathleen,
I sent you a PM over on UA-cam messenger with pricing information.
Regards,
Bob
Hi Bob, I've been watching your pen videos and have learnt so much thank you. I was so pleased to see this seam ripper video as I have just bought some kits from the USA to make as presents for sewing friends. Thank you again, Michelle (UK)
You are very welcome Michelle,
You will enjoy making the seam rippers. The length allows you to get very creative and there is no right or wrong way to turn them.
Regards,
Bob
Thank you. They look Great! Going to make one for wife in Purple Heat for Mothers day. Got it turned down, now hanging in window for a few weeks, so the sunlight makes it a deep purple.
Send me a photo when you get it finished, I’d love to see your Seam ripper.
Regards,
Bob
I just turned one a couple nights ago. On the large ripper end I burned 2 line and a single line on the smaller end to distinguish them when both ends are closed. Great video - thanks.
That's a great idea John,
I may use that on a future ripper.
Regards,
Bob
Great Looking pair of Seam Rippers! Have you ever turned a single seam ripper? My wife seems to like that model better than the two-headed models.
+Marcella Kilian I have made a few, if you like the singles, take a look at the Grabber mandrel from Penn State. It lets you turn a closed end blank and you don't have to use the cap. This makes a beautiful handle for a seam ripper.
Regards,
Bob
So beautiful!! You may think this is odd but the varius steps you took were as beautiful as the finished product. I really enjoyed this video!! Thank you. Becky
Thank you Becky,
I don't think that's odd at all. I do this as a hobby and I enjoy every part about making, it's a labor of love.
Regards,
Bob
Another great video Bob! Keep them coming. I'm learning everyday. Spend more time studying on UA-cam then at the lathe. Have to stop that. :)
Thank you Jim,
I did the same thing when I started, I spent tons of time watching videos and not enough time turning.
Regards,
Bob
They look great!
It's good to have you back turning again.
Looking forward to seeing your brand new shop.
All the best - Greg
Thank you Greg,
It's good to be turning again. I am excited about the new shop because it will be nice to have it attached to the house again. I don't get as much accomplished now that I have to travel to my shop. I'm use to popping out into the shop and setting things up so when I have time to turn I can be as productive as possible. I can't wait to be able to do that again.
Regards,
Bob
Great job Bob, as always. I really like your choice of wood. Thanks for posting your videos.
Thank you Mike,
I appreciate your kind comment.
Regards,
Bob
my favorite woods also were did you find the kits thanks great job
Thank you Bill,
I purchased the kits from www.pennstateind.com.
Regards,
Bob
Great job! You got very lucky on both those blanks, they turned out awesome.
Thank you,
I choose two amazing woods and am very happy with the results.
Regards,
Bob
Beautiful video, Bob.
just saw your video from the seam ripper. I've done something for my mother sometimes. See here in Germany the seam ripper somewhat different.
Thank you Gunter,
I'd love to see a photograph of one of your seam rippers.
Regards,
Bob
Sent you some pictures on Google.
I absolutely love how you took a plastic seam ripper and remade it with wood. What a great idea and in many ways much better than buying a kit. It turned out great!
Regards,
Bob
Thank You, Bob.
those are just beautiful .Great job i'll have to make one for my daughter. thank you .
Thank you,
If she sews quilts, she'll love it.
Regards,
Bob
Nice project Bob, beautiful finish as always. just as a suggestion maybe you could do a video on disassembleing a pen or two and the equipment you would use
Thank you Frank,
It's funny you should mention that, I was thinking about doing a disassembly video last night. Now that I have a request, I think I'll put one together. Thank you for the gentle push to make me do it.
Regards,
Bob
Hi Bob, Nice work indeed, I keep hearing the term Teenagers Alcohol!!! Can you please be so kind to explain what it means?
Thank you for sharing, I've subscribed so I can see your upto date tapes.
Thanks again,
Andy
+PENFOLD CARPER Denatured Alcohol
Thank you Sofia,
This new YT tool is showing me all the comments I missed over the years. Apologies for not responding sooner.
I hope you're still watching and enjoying my videos.
If you haven't checked out the channel for a while, please stop by and see some of the newer videos.
I've made a bunch of the over the years.
Regards,
Bob
Thank you Andrew,
This new YT tool is showing me all the comments I missed over the years. Apologies for not responding sooner.
I hope you're still watching and enjoying my videos.
If you haven't checked out the channel for a while, please stop by and see some of the newer videos.
I've made a bunch of the over the years.
Regards,
Bob
you can make seam rippers! wow! how much wow you charge me...
Thank you,
This new YT tool is showing me all the comments I missed over the years. Apologies for not responding sooner.
I hope you're still watching and enjoying my videos.
If you haven't checked out the channel for a while, please stop by and see some of the newer videos.
I've made a bunch of the over the years.
Regards,
Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner 😀👍
I am wondering how much for one?
Thank you :)
Hello Sheila,
E-mail me and I'll send you a price, I don't like to post them publicly. My address is: rjbwoodturner@ufoww.com.
Regards,
Bob
nice job! the olive wood is really nice looking!
Thank you.
The seam rippers are really popular at the craft shows. I hope to get a little shop time this weekend probably wonk film though.
Regards,
Bob
Beautiful job!! Going to try one of these!!
+Catherine Fisher Thank you Catherine.
Regards,
Bob
Nice wood and a neat project. Never seen these before.
Thank you Bernie,
I purchase the kits from www.pennstateind.com.
Regards,
Bob
Where did you source the seem rippers?
I purchase them from www.pennstateind.com
Regards,
Bob
Were you just at the Fine Arts Festival?
No,
My first festival isn't until November.
Regards,
Bob
+RJBWoodTurner ah ok thought I saw you there