Spoon Bits

BDP · Post by **BDP** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:40 pm

Everyone,

I am currently in exploratory mode to see who or how many individuals woould be interested in spoon bits for drilling bowl holes. I have talked to a machine shop near me and have arranged to use their milling machine, surface grinder, and heat treat oven to make some. As a former tool and die maker, I think I will be able to make these precise and long-lasting, and have some new ideas to make them chatter-free and very clean-cutting. These are used primarily in the "shape-and-then-drill" mode, but I could make them with a 1/2" shank so that they could be chucked in a tailstock as well. The price would naturally be determined by how many are made at once. I am thinking of 3/4" drills, but am open to the idea of 13/16". Spread the word to others who may not read this, and get back to me here or at bradpohlmann@gmail.com

Best Regards,
Brad

ArtGuy · Post by **ArtGuy** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:21 pm

Brad I wll certainly let Adam know as he is in the market for them. I am interested too if the price is right.

Post by **Tyler** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:44 pm

Brad,

As silly as this sounds, I too would be very interested, price depending. When I "quit", this was the next thing I wanted to tackle. I believe this to be a critical skill to develop to maximize one's pipe making potential, and I still really want to learn it. Finding these bits, or taking the time to learn what I need and have it made, is all that has kept me from learning until now.

I'm sure its too early to know much, but do you have a cost estimate? (And I stress estimate...ball park figure will do.)

Tyler

bscofield · Post by **bscofield** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:00 pm

Please keep me in the loop! I'll email ya too~!

achduliebe · Post by **achduliebe** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:05 pm

Brad,

If the price is right, I am also interested.

Thanks,

geigerpipes · Post by **geigerpipes** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:08 am

What a coinsidence ...I just bought a set of 5 spoon bits From Tom Eltang yesterday...Cant weight to get them..

staffwalker · Post by **staffwalker** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:56 pm

I would certainly be interested in 3/4 and 13/16. I could also use 7/8. Depending on the price of course.

bob gilbert

sethile · Post by **sethile** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 12:40 am

Oh gosh, that's great! I'm very interested Brad. I've been hoping to tool up for the shaping first method. The problem is I'm broke right now. Once you get a general idea of price and the timing, I'll see what I can do. If there is any way I can afford I'm in.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:42 am

Count me in bud.

ckr · Post by **ckr** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:52 pm

Brad,

As has been asked about a ball park figure. I would like some also.

However need need a new emoticon added to our present selections:

:Hands showing empty pockets:

Tano · Post by **Tano** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:04 am

Hi All,

Can someone please describe spoon bits to me.
Thanks in advance.

bscofield · Post by **bscofield** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:02 am

Tano wrote:Hi All,

Can someone please describe spoon bits to me.
Thanks in advance.

bluesmk · Post by **bluesmk** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:55 am

For the right price I'd be interested. In the last three years I've toned down my size, and have taken a more Danish approach. These bits would certainly help in my endevors, although I'd be interested in smaller sizes,
appx. 5/8 to 13/16. Keep me in the loop as well. Thank you!
Dan
Gabrieli Pipes

Tano · Post by **Tano** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:07 am

Interesting!!

Does it make them superior to other bits and why?
Thanks.

geigerpipes · Post by **geigerpipes** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:29 am

Tano

The difference with spoon bits compared to spade or spiral bit is that they are designed to drill after shaping the stummel..wich is near to impossible with spade bits

Post by **KurtHuhn** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:08 am

Spoon bits of that type above, and of the type that have a flat face instead of a concave face, are self centering and chatter-free. They can bore holes into irregular surfaces, or surfaces that aren't perpendicular with the axis of the bit much easier than twist bits. They also last *forever*.

Spoon bits like above got their start with chair makers, typically Windsor style, since they make clean holes at odd angles. Modern spoon bits, on the other hand, might not be called "spoon" bits at all. Instead of looking like a spoon, they look like someone cut 49% of the diameter away from one side of a bullet. I can't find any pics online, but I know that a couple makers here have them - perhaps they can post pics?

sethile · Post by **sethile** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:25 pm

KurtHuhn wrote:....Modern spoon bits, on the other hand, might not be called "spoon" bits at all. Instead of looking like a spoon, they look like someone cut 49% of the diameter away from one side of a bullet. I can't find any pics online, but I know that a couple makers here have them - perhaps they can post pics?...

These are not mine, but I wish they were

These are Todd Johnson's. Hope you don't mind me posting this, Todd...

Tano · Post by **Tano** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 9:12 pm

All Riiiight!!

Count me in please...price consideration of course

BDP · Post by **BDP** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:54 pm

Guys,

Let's say I make an 11/16, 3/4, and 13/16 set, and it comes in at a price of $250. How many of you will purchase the set? I need COMMITTED answers here to get definitive prices, but consider $250 in the neighborhood. I will need money in advance, and shipping will be actual cost.

Brad

bluesmk · Post by **bluesmk** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:03 pm

I'm in!
Dan
Gabrieli Pipes