Subscribed a couple days ago. been checking your vids out. I admire that you are soo polite and never sarcastic! :)We are kindred spirits.People say they want to learn but then expect you to spoon feed them every step of the way. people have become afraid to fail so they don't even try.They are so afraid they cry about safety for every thing.Our shop is our last refuge.We get to say what's good or safe there.No one else.That's freedom! To make saw dust...our way.BTW, nice jig!
lol you remind me of the Red green show, not in a bad way or anything, your innovative and resourceful and It's cool that some people still make things by hand rather then spend $10 at a store
i like the idea that you show what you can do in a pinch with out buying a bunch of things to get a job done. its a rare tallent thease days do with what you have and its a shame that to many people relay on machines and store got goods thanks.
People are too soft now days. Might as well sit inside and watch Judge Judy for the rest of your lives. John just showed us how to make arrows which is bad ass! Keep using your skills and abilities and continue to spread the knowlege bro Peace!!
Dear Mr. John I am Brazilian, resident in the capital of Brazil, in Brasilia, I am 71 years old, university professor my hobby is carpentry and I like very much, I always watch your video and I like very much because they are simple and very well finished. I want to tell you that your work is very good and congratulations to you.
This is an awesome solution! I welcomed the lack of explanatory narrative. Your video was concise, showed each of the main parts in turn and concluded with a finished article. I understood every part of what you accomplished. TBH, the 3 drilled holes had me bewildered at first but then I realised what you were doing. Everything was in focus, the sound levels were spot on and image framing was exact. Top marks! Thank you! I'm subscribing.
Talk about insulting my inteligence with simplicity.... I would've never have thunk it! OMG! Amazing! Now i have a new jig to work on! People, if you have any sort of trial and error intelect, you would be able to grasp the concept, and build one yourself. This is nearly self explanatory....
john just a quick tip when drilling metal the cutting speed recommended is a formula ...4 x cutting speed / diameter of drill ...mild steel is around 200 or so cuting speed .... 4x200/.250=3200.. your bits will last longer and if sharp will cut like butter...just a thought to share with your viewers
sharpening a bit and using oil takes like 2 seconds. calibrating drill press speed based on metal type seems like a waste of time/energy when bits are cheap and easy to sharpen. those bits are anyway.
Baron Stierlen Respectfully: not great advice. Sharpening a metal drilling bit correctly at 135° (preferably with a split-point) requires a jig or tool (like a Drill Doctor). Just running the sucker on a belt or shop grinder is NOT a great idea. Plus, for this jig to work correctly, you don't just need "a hole through the metal" -- it needs to be sharp/clean-edged, and accurately sized. Which means good drills (I used cobalt, although HSS or black-oxide would be fine IF well-maintained). A cheap0 bit, sharpened by eyeball on a bench grinder, is NOT going to get this working very well.
agreed andrew ..for precice holes with nice edges it requires a drill that is sharpened accurately and run at the right speed for the materials being used...i am a machinest so i know a thing or 2 about drills and speeds and sharpening...
I'm not a teacher and I'm not going to take responsibility for the education of everyone watching. Learning to use the tools safely is up to the viewer to do, regardless of IQ. I'm also not going to alter the way I do things to "look" more safe - safety is in the operators hands. I'm comfortable (and therefore more safe) with how I do things. If you would like, you could make some videos on the safe operation of shop equipment and post them. They can joint the others that almost no one watches.
Thank you for sharing this video. I've read the comments and some people are just being bitter while others try to express concern but just come across as rude. Love your work and I look forward to your other videos!
Thanks. Yeah, a lot of guys see danger where, for practical purposes, none exists. They fail to consider the experience of the operator, and that he is fully aware of the hazards and is working within his comfort zone (risk vs productivity - there's always risk, but to be productive we have to minimize it without having it handcuff us). I wrote an article covering the design of this dowel maker on my website - link is in the description.
Good job on the tool. I like the multiple size idea zephzhang posted. I love the smoke with the medium speed steel drilling. You have a dead man's grip for sure.
Has anyone else made this? (I haven't gone through all 300+ comments yet! ;-). I'm making it now, nearly done, after a couple of false starts. I'm guessing: I should've just "gone for it" and seen if it works, rather than getting all precious about perfection, which didn't help anyhow. Learned a few subtle things about machining metal that I'd forgotten, mostly just "don't rush it". SO: just took the first test run, with the 1/2" side with some pine, and WOW! Still need to fine-tune the prep of the square stock, but real happy so far. Also planning on surface-hardening it with some Kasenit once I make sure everythings filed nicely and working... If you've built one, please respond to this - would love to trade notes!
Great little innovation John thanks! Pre-cut dowel in the UK is ridiculously priced that will save me time and money. Keep them coming! Oh and a note to the 'safety police' if you're not comfortable using a drill press in that manner, don't - you should have some ability to even attempt this stuff so give it a rest let the man do his thing you might learn something and save time and cash.
You could probably make bigger ones, but they wouldn't fit in the drill - you'd need to turn down the shaft or make a holder that the drill could drive. Better to make big ones on a lathe or with round over bits on a router table.
John I spent over 40 yrs in industry and had so many safety advisors and unofficial safety advisors tell me when I was doing something wrong by their standards. I still have ten fingers etc. If some of these safety advisors were more attentive on what they are doing with challenging equipment there would be less accidents and less need for someone leaning over your shoulder telling you what your doing wrong.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm actually using the recommended speeds for drilling mild steel. A good indication is the cutting - fine ribbons (as seen after the 5/32" and 1/4" bores) of steel coming off, as opposed to chips. The 1/2" was a bit fast, but did no harm and I was too lazy to lower the speed.
@salamiedonut Thanks! I try to keep things simple. There are 3 holes that I drilled through the steel: the big one is 1/2" (for 1/2" dowel) the 2 beside it are 1/4" and form the cutters. I also do 2 shallow relief cuts with the 1/4" drill to make the cutters work better. I hope that helps and I'm glad you like the video.
Your attention please: This is not an instruction video, a "how to" video or tutorial - it's just a look at how I made the cutter. If you would like more detailed information, there is a link in the description to the article about this cutter, with words, pictures and measurements. Any future comments complaining about a lack of explanation in the video, safety precautions and questions already answered (in the linked article or in this comment section) will be deleted. Thank you.
I worked with an old machinist and once when I was complaining about all the cuts and splinters I got in the shop he confided in me that he won't even pick a single chip up off his assembly bench by hand. I thought of that time when I saw you clear the bird's nest off your drill bit with your hand. There is a better than fair chance Bugsley knew more about metal working than you ever will too. Now go joint that.
Great piece of work making your own cutter. I sure would like to see a close up of the finished metal work just so I could see what shape it actually it is. nice work.
Hey John, For whatever reason I'm glad you did not answer my question about the 1/4" dowel dimensions. It made me get off my lazy mental duff and figure it out. Cheers
@jonneyj Thanks! The holes beside the bigger one in the centre form cutters. The centre hole is 1/2", the side holes are 1/4" - it makes a 1/2" dowel. Thanks for watching.
He had to be talking about the 1/2" bit, it's the only one that could snag the work without breaking. In that sequence, you couldn't see the end. Truth is, I was holding and, as explained (ad nauseum) in previous comments, I was well aware of what could happen and the potential outcomes. My remark that you so helpfully provided evidence against was more of a joke - the Bugsley thing.
Thanks! I would guess that I was a little sloppy with the drilling. The table I was using at the time was not very firm either, and this probably contributed. I really wasn't looking for 100% accuracy, just close enough. Nice if it's just a little bigger anyway, as it will be a better fit in a drilled hole, if that is what it's used for.
Hi John, I'm a big fan of your UA-cam videos, they are a big inspiration to me :-) I've made a quick solution making a dowel: run your dowel-source thru a nut fastened in a wise using a handheld power drill. I tried improving it removing the thread in 3 places with a little saw. The shredded tree pulp seems to stick to the thread though but it still works if one uses some more force to push the dowel thru the nut, i think the pulp could be removed threading a screw to the nut.
Great video! This will really come in handy if Home Depot or Lowes goes out of business. Honestly, I learned something new and the video was very well done and to the point. I have to check out some more of yours. Thanks
Bravo !! effectivement je préfère une demo rapide a de grand discours, et on comprend très bien. je vais essayer de fabriquer mes tourillons. Merci du partage Caro
@Thejwgrant Thanks! I tried a cutter type, but found it was very hard to hold the cutter at the right distance and angle and keep it there during the cutting operation. I have cut about 30 - 24" maple dowels with this one without a problem and it's still fairly sharp.
Funny, I thought your video went a little too slow and you showed too much of the making process. Oh well. Great video by the way. I have never seen a vice incorporated into a wooden table like the one at 2:40 Very cool
@ls1camro In the video, I made a 1/2" dowel, and the 'cutters' were 1/4" - these were spaced so the arc of each circle intersected and left a gap (the gap makes the edges of the cutters). The correct spacing for the cutter holes was just slightly less than 5/8" from the centre of the 1/2" hole. Hope that helps.
When I have to drill a hole in a tough piece of steel, I leave the piece long for drilling it, this way I will have more leverage. And then cut it to size when I'm done doing the holes. If the piece is already too short, I will weld a piece of flat bar to it to get the same result. Short of that a good Vicegrip should do the trick
There are factors involved in whether I clamp something down - it's not a hard and fast rule. If the bit is small, it will break before it can exert enough torque on the work to cause it to swing. If the work is longer (the case here) I can hold it well enough to be confident it will not catch. Short or thin parts get clamped. Besides, beginners don't listen ;-)
Not trying to sound like a smart guy, but 3 holes? The running commentary would go like this: "now I am drilling this hole, and now I am making it bigger..." No need - it's easy enough to see what the result was and for a more detailed explanation (with measurements), there's a link in the description to an article I wrote for this.
I so wish more people thought the way you do. The health and safety culture is getting out of control, and yes, so many people demand to be spoon fed things which are so obvious if you actually open your eyes!
If that large bit caught when it broke through there would have been plenty of potential danger. I have to admit I winced a bit watching. But it worked for you this time so lucky you.
Only advice I can offer is use a little cutting fluid when drilling holes in metal, you will get cleaner, quicker cuts and it will save your drill bits.
The only problem I see with this (IMO) is the rounding bit, because if you don't keep your drill level, you're gonna create an uneven rod. Other than that, pretty cool.
+Raging Gamer (TheRagingGamer) could secure the drill to jig that sets on a table, then make a jig the sets at the correct height to hold the bit, and use it to slide across the table, simple fixes. Also depends on what your using the dowel for, if it for plugging holes, would not worry about it.
Hey I'm a metal worker myself (Red Seal Journeyman Welder) I saw nothing wrong with what you're doing. Absolutely brilliant if you ask me. Not that a vise and gloves arent a good idea, but its definitely not not your responsibility to coddle the idiots lol, let mother nature sort them out ;) Like others I'm having Trouble getting the full idea how you layed this out, would you be willing to do a more detailed video? And for the guy spouting off about "instant dismemberment" lol what a tool
You could modify this set up to make a wood threader. If you harden the steel you'll be able to make dowels out of hard woods. You can use the dowel cutting bar as a support for turning small wood pieces, driven by the drill.
Amigo es cierto que tienes que ver mas el tema de seguridad,sin embargo el efecto de este vídeo es bueno ,ya q la idea es hacer tacos o tarugos duna manera practica,bueno ami me gusto la idea de hacerle agujeros a una barra de metal para luego usarlo como una especie de tornero,buena idea te deseo éxitos
I did something similar but used a piece of 1/2 pipe (1/2 dowels), that I sharpened into a circular punch/die. The only problem I had was it gets hot, so an metal vice is recommended to hold it in place. But perhaps I like yours better? Thanks, I've used your techniques before and enjoy them.
I enjoyed that really creative thinking outside the box. Tell me though just out of curiosity is dowel expensive in the US. But a good improvise I really am impressed with that.
Great idea! I love it. I think you may have been drilling the steel too quickly, though. If you slow down your drill press, you may have better success and less wear/breakage on your bits. Nice work!
Subscribed a couple days ago. been checking your vids out. I admire that you are soo polite and never sarcastic! :)We are kindred spirits.People say they want to learn but then expect you to spoon feed them every step of the way. people have become afraid to fail so they don't even try.They are so afraid they cry about safety for every thing.Our shop is our last refuge.We get to say what's good or safe there.No one else.That's freedom! To make saw dust...our way.BTW, nice jig!
Absolutely, positively the smartest, simplest, most well-thought-out dowel (tenon) maker I've ever seen! Bravo!
Dust Devil
lol you remind me of the Red green show, not in a bad way or anything, your innovative and resourceful and It's cool that some people still make things by hand rather then spend $10 at a store
i like the idea that you show what you can do in a pinch with out buying a bunch of things to get a job done. its a rare tallent thease days do with what you have and its a shame that to many people relay on machines and store got goods thanks.
Thank you John Heisz, for showing me how to make great dowel and providing detailed instructions to go with the video.
People are too soft now days. Might as well sit inside and watch Judge Judy for the rest of your lives. John just showed us how to make arrows which is bad ass! Keep using your skills and abilities and continue to spread the knowlege bro Peace!!
Thanks again John. You are just an AWESOME individual. I am much appreciated. Have a wonderful day.
That is a cool idea and when you see how much they want in the shop for dowel it's well worth making.
A very good idea. Now I can make a tool to make arrows. Saves me a fortune from ordering ready made one. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Dear Mr. John
I am Brazilian, resident in the capital of Brazil, in Brasilia, I am 71 years old, university professor my hobby is carpentry and I like very much, I always watch your video and I like very much because they are simple and very well finished. I want to tell you that your work is very good and congratulations to you.
Totally agree.
The cutting edges are formed by drilling the two smaller holes beside the bigger one. The shallow divots are for clearance.
This is an awesome solution!
I welcomed the lack of explanatory narrative. Your video was concise, showed each of the main parts in turn and concluded with a finished article. I understood every part of what you accomplished. TBH, the 3 drilled holes had me bewildered at first but then I realised what you were doing.
Everything was in focus, the sound levels were spot on and image framing was exact.
Top marks!
Thank you!
I'm subscribing.
Thats a good idea! Thats one HELL of a center punch!LOL it looks like it'd take a oil drilling rig to turn that screw!
Sometimes I found myself in weird parts of youtube but not this time this is really neat
Not sure how I got here from a funny or die video about macklemore, but hey, I like woodworking. Cool stuff.
That dowel maker is much better than mine. I'll go out and make one as soon as you return my centre punch. I'm running out of big long screws! :-)
Talk about insulting my inteligence with simplicity.... I would've never have thunk it! OMG! Amazing! Now i have a new jig to work on! People, if you have any sort of trial and error intelect, you would be able to grasp the concept, and build one yourself. This is nearly self explanatory....
most of the time I was... "what tha'... hell..." then, when you used it everything made sense! excellent jig, my friend!
john just a quick tip when drilling metal the cutting speed recommended is a formula ...4 x cutting speed / diameter of drill ...mild steel is around 200 or so cuting speed .... 4x200/.250=3200.. your bits will last longer and if sharp will cut like butter...just a thought to share with your viewers
sharpening a bit and using oil takes like 2 seconds. calibrating drill press speed based on metal type seems like a waste of time/energy when bits are cheap and easy to sharpen. those bits are anyway.
Baron Stierlen
Respectfully: not great advice. Sharpening a metal drilling bit correctly at 135° (preferably with a split-point) requires a jig or tool (like a Drill Doctor). Just running the sucker on a belt or shop grinder is NOT a great idea. Plus, for this jig to work correctly, you don't just need "a hole through the metal" -- it needs to be sharp/clean-edged, and accurately sized. Which means good drills (I used cobalt, although HSS or black-oxide would be fine IF well-maintained). A cheap0 bit, sharpened by eyeball on a bench grinder, is NOT going to get this working very well.
agreed andrew ..for precice holes with nice edges it requires a drill that is sharpened accurately and run at the right speed for the materials being used...i am a machinest so i know a thing or 2 about drills and speeds and sharpening...
Dear Mr Heisz, I have a complaint, this is not what the equipment was designed for... I LOVE IT!
This is great idea, If you center drilled those holes and then drilled and reamed them in a Bridgeport they would be perfect!
Отлично ! У нас говорят -: " проще пареной репы " !!! И не надо габаритных станков ! Молодец !
I'm not a teacher and I'm not going to take responsibility for the education of everyone watching. Learning to use the tools safely is up to the viewer to do, regardless of IQ.
I'm also not going to alter the way I do things to "look" more safe - safety is in the operators hands. I'm comfortable (and therefore more safe) with how I do things.
If you would like, you could make some videos on the safe operation of shop equipment and post them. They can joint the others that almost no one watches.
Thank you for sharing this video.
I've read the comments and some people are just being bitter while others try to express concern but just come across as rude.
Love your work and I look forward to your other videos!
So you're that guy who makes all them sticks at my hardware store? Well done!
Thanks. Yeah, a lot of guys see danger where, for practical purposes, none exists. They fail to consider the experience of the operator, and that he is fully aware of the hazards and is working within his comfort zone (risk vs productivity - there's always risk, but to be productive we have to minimize it without having it handcuff us).
I wrote an article covering the design of this dowel maker on my website - link is in the description.
HEALTH AND SAFETY!!!
This is an example how NOT use tools, unless you want to loose your hands
Good job on the tool. I like the multiple size idea zephzhang posted. I love the smoke with the medium speed steel drilling. You have a dead man's grip for sure.
This is unique i have seen many dowel makers and they all are the same on youtube great to see something different great stuff
Has anyone else made this? (I haven't gone through all 300+ comments yet! ;-). I'm making it now, nearly done, after a couple of false starts. I'm guessing: I should've just "gone for it" and seen if it works, rather than getting all precious about perfection, which didn't help anyhow. Learned a few subtle things about machining metal that I'd forgotten, mostly just "don't rush it".
SO: just took the first test run, with the 1/2" side with some pine, and WOW! Still need to fine-tune the prep of the square stock, but real happy so far. Also planning on surface-hardening it with some Kasenit once I make sure everythings filed nicely and working...
If you've built one, please respond to this - would love to trade notes!
How. To make dowel with a jig saw
The small holes on either side of the big hole shear the excess wood. The shallow divits he drilled last move the debris away.
Great little innovation John thanks! Pre-cut dowel in the UK is ridiculously priced that will save me time and money. Keep them coming! Oh and a note to the 'safety police' if you're not comfortable using a drill press in that manner, don't - you should have some ability to even attempt this stuff so give it a rest let the man do his thing you might learn something and save time and cash.
You could probably make bigger ones, but they wouldn't fit in the drill - you'd need to turn down the shaft or make a holder that the drill could drive. Better to make big ones on a lathe or with round over bits on a router table.
Anyone who uses words like "didactic" can surely understand exactly what you are doing in this video. I even understood (the video, but not the word!)
John I spent over 40 yrs in industry and had so many safety advisors and unofficial safety advisors tell me when I was doing something wrong by their standards. I still have ten fingers etc. If some of these safety advisors were more attentive on what they are doing with challenging equipment there would be less accidents and less need for someone leaning over your shoulder telling you what your doing wrong.
Now that is some skill there. Clever too.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I'm actually using the recommended speeds for drilling mild steel. A good indication is the cutting - fine ribbons (as seen after the 5/32" and 1/4" bores) of steel coming off, as opposed to chips. The 1/2" was a bit fast, but did no harm and I was too lazy to lower the speed.
@salamiedonut Thanks! I try to keep things simple. There are 3 holes that I drilled through the steel: the big one is 1/2" (for 1/2" dowel) the 2 beside it are 1/4" and form the cutters. I also do 2 shallow relief cuts with the 1/4" drill to make the cutters work better. I hope that helps and I'm glad you like the video.
Your attention please:
This is not an instruction video, a "how to" video or tutorial - it's just a look at how I made the cutter.
If you would like more detailed information, there is a link in the description to the article about this cutter, with words, pictures and measurements.
Any future comments complaining about a lack of explanation in the video, safety precautions and questions already answered (in the linked article or in this comment section) will be deleted.
Thank you.
Pretty slick john. Way better than other ones I've seen.
I worked with an old machinist and once when I was complaining about all the cuts and splinters I got in the shop he confided in me that he won't even pick a single chip up off his assembly bench by hand. I thought of that time when I saw you clear the bird's nest off your drill bit with your hand. There is a better than fair chance Bugsley knew more about metal working than you ever will too. Now go joint that.
Great piece of work making your own cutter. I sure would like to see a close up of the finished metal work just so I could see what shape it actually it is. nice work.
Hey John, For whatever reason I'm glad you did not answer my question about the 1/4" dowel dimensions. It made me get off my lazy mental duff and figure it out. Cheers
@jonneyj Thanks! The holes beside the bigger one in the centre form cutters. The centre hole is 1/2", the side holes are 1/4" - it makes a 1/2" dowel.
Thanks for watching.
Ok, ,I just loved it for its simplicity speed and good results, thank u.
He had to be talking about the 1/2" bit, it's the only one that could snag the work without breaking. In that sequence, you couldn't see the end.
Truth is, I was holding and, as explained (ad nauseum) in previous comments, I was well aware of what could happen and the potential outcomes. My remark that you so helpfully provided evidence against was more of a joke - the Bugsley thing.
I make one today, it works perfect! I´ll check the link in the description for more datails. Nice tool ;)
Thanks!
I would guess that I was a little sloppy with the drilling. The table I was using at the time was not very firm either, and this probably contributed. I really wasn't looking for 100% accuracy, just close enough.
Nice if it's just a little bigger anyway, as it will be a better fit in a drilled hole, if that is what it's used for.
Hi John, I'm a big fan of your UA-cam videos, they are a big inspiration to me :-)
I've made a quick solution making a dowel: run your dowel-source thru a nut fastened in a wise using a handheld power drill. I tried improving it removing the thread in 3 places with a little saw. The shredded tree pulp seems to stick to the thread though but it still works if one uses some more force to push the dowel thru the nut, i think the pulp could be removed threading a screw to the nut.
Great video! This will really come in handy if Home Depot or Lowes goes out of business.
Honestly, I learned something new and the video was very well done and to the point. I have to check out some more of yours. Thanks
You can make dowels with different kinds of wood, e.g. the dowel's end is going to be visible, and you want it to be a contrasting color
Bravo !! effectivement je préfère une demo rapide a de grand discours, et on comprend très bien.
je vais essayer de fabriquer mes tourillons.
Merci du partage
Caro
@Thejwgrant Thanks! I tried a cutter type, but found it was very hard to hold the cutter at the right distance and angle and keep it there during the cutting operation. I have cut about 30 - 24" maple dowels with this one without a problem and it's still fairly sharp.
Funny, I thought your video went a little too slow and you showed too much of the making process. Oh well.
Great video by the way. I have never seen a vice incorporated into a wooden table like the one at 2:40
Very cool
that bench vise is wicked
Could be a number of reasons why it's tearing. It should cut fairly cleanly until it get dull, then it can be sharpened with a round file.
I do like that end of bench vice, neat as.
@ls1camro In the video, I made a 1/2" dowel, and the 'cutters' were 1/4" - these were spaced so the arc of each circle intersected and left a gap (the gap makes the edges of the cutters). The correct spacing for the cutter holes was just slightly less than 5/8" from the centre of the 1/2" hole. Hope that helps.
genius, now I can make bolts for my pistol crossbow. yay.
When I have to drill a hole in a tough piece of steel, I leave the piece long for drilling it, this way I will have more leverage. And then cut it to size when I'm done doing the holes. If the piece is already too short, I will weld a piece of flat bar to it to get the same result.
Short of that a good Vicegrip should do the trick
There are factors involved in whether I clamp something down - it's not a hard and fast rule. If the bit is small, it will break before it can exert enough torque on the work to cause it to swing. If the work is longer (the case here) I can hold it well enough to be confident it will not catch. Short or thin parts get clamped.
Besides, beginners don't listen ;-)
Not trying to sound like a smart guy, but 3 holes? The running commentary would go like this: "now I am drilling this hole, and now I am making it bigger..."
No need - it's easy enough to see what the result was and for a more detailed explanation (with measurements), there's a link in the description to an article I wrote for this.
This was pretty bad ass it is a way easier solution than trying to lathe something down to that small.
Yeah man! I like your finger grip
I so wish more people thought the way you do. The health and safety culture is getting out of control, and yes, so many people demand to be spoon fed things which are so obvious if you actually open your eyes!
Excellent ! Great stuff ! all the best ...
Haha, 1:29. Your videos are full of all sorts of excellent style.
Anti-rotational torque management stabilization system engaged (finger in hole): Check
@RedJohn24 Thanks. That's oil to help the bit cut better.
Your amazing John great idea
Superbe! Just did one for 1/4 dowell. I must say that the two "half holes" are critical. Thank you very much.
You must be related to MaGiver.....fantastic idea's and work.....
Nice video and great tool to make.
Link in the description to a full article on it, complete with pictures...
Thanks, glad you liked it.
I certainaly am no judge on whats safe or unsafe, but the idea is a good one.
If that large bit caught when it broke through there would have been plenty of potential danger. I have to admit I winced a bit watching. But it worked for you this time so lucky you.
I've always just went to the store and bought mine....works ever time.
Only advice I can offer is use a little cutting fluid when drilling holes in metal, you will get cleaner, quicker cuts and it will save your drill bits.
The only problem I see with this (IMO) is the rounding bit, because if you don't keep your drill level, you're gonna create an uneven rod.
Other than that, pretty cool.
+Raging Gamer (TheRagingGamer) could secure the drill to jig that sets on a table, then make a jig the sets at the correct height to hold the bit, and use it to slide across the table, simple fixes. Also depends on what your using the dowel for, if it for plugging holes, would not worry about it.
THIS is Human Ingenuity! I love the idea :)
man you job is fantastic
That's a home run John.
I'm not sure if responding to comments realy does any good. It seems like a lot of bla, bla, bla
and very few ideas. Thanks for the video. Good job!
Hey I'm a metal worker myself (Red Seal Journeyman Welder) I saw nothing wrong with what you're doing. Absolutely brilliant if you ask me. Not that a vise and gloves arent a good idea, but its definitely not not your responsibility to coddle the idiots lol, let mother nature sort them out ;)
Like others I'm having Trouble getting the full idea how you layed this out, would you be willing to do a more detailed video?
And for the guy spouting off about "instant dismemberment" lol what a tool
You could modify this set up to make a wood threader.
If you harden the steel you'll be able to make dowels out of hard woods.
You can use the dowel cutting bar as a support for turning small wood pieces, driven by the drill.
Amigo es cierto que tienes que ver mas el tema de seguridad,sin embargo el efecto de este vídeo es bueno ,ya q la idea es hacer tacos o tarugos duna manera practica,bueno ami me gusto la idea de hacerle agujeros a una barra de metal para luego usarlo como una especie de tornero,buena idea te deseo éxitos
Keep up the good work, John
Alô John Heisz! Obrigado era essa ferramenta que eu estava precisando. Obrigado.
Matthias Wandel, Steve Marvin, and this guy all great woodworkers. And I believe are also all Canadian...Whats with Canada?
WOW - lol - this is awesome! John Heisz - real life McGuyver
Great video thanks for sharing
Thank you so much --- will do! And, another thanks for more details on the web.
I got a repeating pistol crossbow just a little while ago and need more crossbow bolts, just like jtmagicman25 said, thanks now i can make more!
@nbaietti Glad you liked it!
Wow, this is pretty neat.
It's called a dowel plate. You can also make a screw plate (that's how they used to make screws for watches)
i like it simple ideas are always the best. am i right in thinking you drill the large hole the size of the dowl you want?
Great video
I did something similar but used a piece of 1/2 pipe (1/2 dowels), that I sharpened into a circular punch/die. The only problem I had was it gets hot, so an metal vice is recommended to hold it in place. But perhaps I like yours better?
Thanks, I've used your techniques before and enjoy them.
Thanks this was really helpfull i've been thinking of making a wood spinning rig to do this but this way is much easier !
I enjoyed that really creative thinking outside the box. Tell me though just out of curiosity is dowel expensive in the US. But a good improvise I really am impressed with that.
Great idea! I love it.
I think you may have been drilling the steel too quickly, though. If you slow down your drill press, you may have better success and less wear/breakage on your bits.
Nice work!