Make a Rotary Texturing Tool - Cheaply! 

Thanks for sharing.

I appreciate that!

Thank you very much for that, Edward.

Thanks for taking the time to share!

There is one issue with this texturing tool that needs to be addressed. The Dremel bit shaft is about 1.2” long. The four ball bearings I received only support about .5” of the bit shaft and leaves about .7” of it unsupported. This causes the bit to deflect away from the turning piece as pressure is applied for texturing. To solve this issue there are two solutions: 1) install an additional 3-4 bearings (7-8 ball bearings total); 2) use a Dremel cutoff wheel to shorten the bit shaft about .3” - .4”. This will allow the head of the bit to protrude about .2” -.3” beyond the end of the brass pipe. Doing this will reduce the amount of deflection the bit experiences when pressure is applied for texturing. However, when doing this, the geometry of the tool will be changed and deep coves may not be able to be textured since end of pipe my pose clearance issues with the wood. Suggest placing additional bearings on bit shaft with magnets on the end and trial fit into the pipe to see how things work before gluing into place. Make necessary adjustments to shaft or addition of more bearings before doing any gluing. Once you glue things in place, you’re stuck with the decision you made. If shortening the shaft, be sure to round off the end of the shortened bit shaft with a file or bench grinder. Study the end of the bit shaft before you make the cut to see its shape. Then go to town making your modifications.

Have fun with it!

Thanks! 😁

Safe turning my friend. You are in for a ride!

Glad you found it useful.

Thanks Mike, that's really helpful. I used old router bit bearings. They fit real snug. Kind regards. Ward

Thanks for sharing. I like to use a turned dowel to limit the length with a rare earth magnet on top for the burr to ride on. The rare earth magnet keeps the burr from coming out if you point the tool down when not in use.

Thanks, Frank.

Thanks, ACU from eBay ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0dLU_aX5Lts.html

Wow! I will have to locate one next time I need bearings on my bandsaw or whatever.

Fastenal stores are another source of bearings, where I get guide bearings for my bandsaw.

Glad you like them!

Thanks a good day, mate!

I had a similar problem on my first one but thought I emphasised the point heavily at about the 1 min. mark. Sorry it was not clear.

@@MikePeaceWoodturning You probably did emphasize the issue. It’s probably I didn’t remember, missed it or not paying attention. It was one of those old man issues... ya know... the here after syndrome.... I walk into a room and ask myself what the hell did I come in here after.

If it works, it works.

A file will certainly work.

Great tips, Louie, thanks for sharing.

Thanks, Suzette. Safe turning.

Thanks, Gord. Safe turning.

Nice work!

That sounds like a quick solution if you happen to have one around!

Thanks for sharing.

You will enjoy it, Ron!

LOve cheap tools that work well.

Excellent? Nice to have good looking tools.

Hope you enjoy it!

Could be.

Thanks for the tip. Amazing sometimes what you can salvage and repurpose.

Thanks, Ken. The other had too many head shots and not enough details so I thought a redo was in order.

Thanks, Glen. A chess set can be a very satisfying project.

Thanks for sharing! Maybe it will help another viewer.

sorry to be off topic but does any of you know of a way to get back into an instagram account..? I somehow lost the account password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me.

@Jamie Kohen Instablaster ;)

@Jonathan Graham I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@Jonathan Graham it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thanks so much you really help me out!

@Jamie Kohen Glad I could help =)

Crazy plumbing sizes that do not make sense.

mikepeace356@gmail.com I cover your newly discovered trick of cleaning up the excess overflow here at about the 12:00 mark ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4KDgVQyhd8I.html

Thanks you!

I think a nylon bearing would work for a while. Give it a try. Some other poster used something similar. I have done some. I need to do another with an ash bowl. Don't think I have done a video on it.

Thanks for sharing, Alan!

Thanks so much for catching that. I removed the link.

@@MikePeaceWoodturning I enjoy your work and the time you take to explain the reasons why. Thank you for posting your content.

The Delta is a good lathe. I just like a couple of features of the Laguna like 1" post and the easy belt change.

No, but I will. I thnk there will be too much motor resistance and it would be difficut for it to fit into the lid of a box.

Ummm. Never heard of a roll lock sander. Dremel burrs are all 1/8" so far as I know.

@@MikePeaceWoodturning little drill or die-grinder sanding tools with a 1/4 inch shaft and a plastic platten that has a threaded hole in the middle. Then the refill 1,2, or 3 inch sanding/scotch-brite pads have a plastic center that screws into the platten. Harbor Freight has a similar/copy product in the sanding section. I was just wondering if there were burrs with 1/4 inch shanks, not necessarily Dremel brand itself. (The scotch brand disks are often marketed for gasket removal at auto parts stores as is the name brand Roll-Lock).

@@MikePeaceWoodturning like this... www.harborfreight.com/complete-sanding-disc-kit-43029.html

@@MikePeaceWoodturning I also found some HSS burrs w/ 1/4" shank, on Amazon. So, I suppose the answer to my question is Yes. I'll just have to source the hardware to make the larger component handle. Thanks for the inspiration.

I will try it but thinking the motor would offer too much resistance.

Mike Peace Woodturning I was more worried it could wear out the bearings in the dremmel I too will try it I have a real cheap aftermarket dremmel that only cost $20 at princess auto lol

Nice work!

Thanks, ACU from eBay. I covered this in a video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0dLU_aX5Lts.html

Yep. Makes no sense but it is the right size.

Mike Peace Woodturning Thanks for posting this video! I have all the parts and completed the tool. Just waiting for my handle to dry so I can turn and finish. I have also made point tools after watching a video you did in the past. I also use your videos for inspiration to turn bowls and boxes. Again thanks for what you do!

@@hardyhobbs Thanks for the feedback. Glad to see my tool making videos were helpful.

As I tried to explain, the challenge is not the bearings but a sleeve that will replace the brass nipple. I hadve a link to the bearings in the show notes.

The link is in the desciption area.

@@MikePeaceWoodturning yes....I found it. Thank you. Now to get my parts. Happy happy...😁

@@MikePeaceWoodturning can it be made without the steel nipple as a turning gouge is made? Like drilling a 1/4 inch hole in the handle to the proper depth for three bearings and the rare earth magnet.? I don't understand the steel nipple in the handle unless it is for the reach. That must be it or? Thanks Mike for all your hard work. Duh!! after putting some thought to it the pipe is for placing on the tool rest. The pipe you got from Amazon says its 1/8 " NPT by 5". The bearings and magnet are 1/4" in dia. I'm not a pipefitter but there's something else I'm missing. Thanks

@@garyhead577 Steel nipple? Not sure where that is coming from. Mine was brass in a size to hold the bronze bushings, dowel and REM.

@@MikePeaceWoodturning sorry...I misspoke. Brass...I understand the concept now. Thanks for your patience with my ignorance. Would a heavy wall copper tube suffice. I have a short length that is 3/8" inside and a rare earth magnet also 3/8". Bearings also 3/8" dia. by 1/8" for the dremmel shaft. It's just a size up from your plans.

No it is correct but confusing.

@@MikePeaceWoodturning Hi, Mike. I am a bit confused about the nipple size. You mentioned putting a 1/4" diameter dowel in it. Doesn't that mean that the inside diameter of the nipple should also be 1/4 inch and not 1/8? I thought that the bearings had a 1/8" inside diameter to hold the shaft of the burr, and a 1/4" outside diameter to fit inside the nipple. Or, am I missing something? Thanks!

I watched your video again and see that you did address it. It is very confusing! I ordered all the other parts, but Amazon is sold out of the pipe right now. I will try a plumbing supply store instead. Thanks again for the video and the plans!

@@williamweiler5674 Out of 4" but they have 5".

@@williamweiler5674 It looks like it is back in stock.

What happened? I have been using a shop made one for years. The Dremel burr is HSS. You do not sharpen. I doubt if I will ever dull the cutter enough to replace but if so it is less than ten bucks I think.

@@MikePeaceWoodturning the ron brown one did wear out

No, you will be trying to overcome the resistance of a motor.

@@MikePeaceWoodturning How about just using the flex shaft unattached to the actual dremel?

@@nigelparsons6742 I do not have one. Try it and see.