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Jim Jakosh
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Donut Hole Punch
Ing at the Phoenix Risings Bakery asked me if I could make a donut hole punch for them. The big round donut holes they sell/give away are not really the inside of the donut but made separately. She wanted it made of steel so I told her I'd make a prototype to see if would work for them. The dough is 1/2" thick to start and it has to be cut to 1 1/2" diameter. This one is made from hard maple and I think it will do just fine. Steel would rust unless I used Stainless and that is a lot harder to turn and very expensive. This one cost nothing but time. If it wears and works for them, I could put a SS ring on the edge of this one in the future.
I was not sure exactly what she had in mind so I built what I thought would work. It should cut out the blank like a cookie cutter and then it has a knock out rod- kinda like a compound die - to drop out the piece !!!
It is finished with EEE and Shellawax.
I was not sure exactly what she had in mind so I built what I thought would work. It should cut out the blank like a cookie cutter and then it has a knock out rod- kinda like a compound die - to drop out the piece !!!
It is finished with EEE and Shellawax.
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
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i gotta say jim you do some interesting projects !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
That's for sure! My mom used an old stove top coffee pot lid to make donuts. Looks like yourr will work well.
The Other Steven
Jim,
That turning wall looks to less than a 16th!
That turning wall looks to less than a 16th!
Petey
Bet this a first of its kind for woodworkers. Nice work and design.
Ron
In the past wooden kitchen items were what was used. Should be fine unless some health agency has a thing about wooden ware.
Very nice turning, this should please Ing should be happy.
Great that the "word" about you gets around!
I think as long as they don't beat on it it'll work fine!
I think as long as they don't beat on it it'll work fine!
Thanks for all the nice comments. It is a prototype. She might have something else in mind. I just want them to try it. I'm always open to try something new that I have not done before. It keeps my mind active to avoid old age and sitting in a rocking chair like many do and they wither away. I lost a lot of friends who retired and had no outside interests aside from the work they retired from.
Cheers, my friends, Jim
Cheers, my friends, Jim
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Yeah, just ain't right when they turn their heads and whisper!
i wish thats all it was !!!! 🤣
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Hey, what are friends for??????????
Cheers, Jim
Cheers, Jim
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Make the next one out of Ipe Jim it's not far from steel.
Very cool project Jim! You'll have to report back on how it works. It looks fine as it is - but what do I know.
Thanks Steve.
Hi Danny. I don't have any Ipe but I do have more hard maple. I'm going to turn a simple one today with a thicker leading edge and a big taper on the inside so the dough will be loose inside when cut and they may be able to cut 3 or 4 without unloading it. I took this one to them today for a trial. I'll be back there on Friday!
Cheers, Jim
Hi Danny. I don't have any Ipe but I do have more hard maple. I'm going to turn a simple one today with a thicker leading edge and a big taper on the inside so the dough will be loose inside when cut and they may be able to cut 3 or 4 without unloading it. I took this one to them today for a trial. I'll be back there on Friday!
Cheers, Jim
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Here is the simple one that is 1 1/2 at the opening and bored bigger all the way back.
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Nice idea. I've made a couple of biscuit cutters sort of the same way. I had to drill a couple of air holes to make it easier for the dough to come out but a ram probably works better.
--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.
Pretty logical tool....never thought about it...
...woodicted
Amazed as always, Jim! 👍🏻
.................. John D....................
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