During a discussion about the magnetic HF paper towel roll holder on @NUTTSGT thread. Post # 5124
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I posted this towel holder I made for our flat top grill at my wife’s request.
NUTTSGT suggested I post the details of how I made it.
The finished product on the shelf of the flat top
Holder in pieces showing detail of the removable end. The other end is secured with screws as shown.
This next step is what made this project very easy.
The hole bored in the center of each end was made with an 1 1/4” forstner bit. This dia. is a nice light interference fit on the HF magnetic holder.
The disk pops on and off easily but is held stationary by the magnetic ends.
No fine woodworking found here.
I used 4” PVC drain pipe (thin wall) not schedule 40. Overall length of pipe used was 13”.
The pipe has an 1 1/2” hole drilled for finger access as well a 5/8” slot cut on my router table.
Each end consists of (1) 5” disk, (1) 4” disk, and (1) 3” length of 1 3/8” dowel rod. For the disks I used 3/4” stock.
The 1 3/8” dowel is not an exact requirement. It’s probably what I had in stock.
You just want to use a diameter that will allow the cardboard tube of the towel roll to turn easily on the dowel.
In use the outer pvc pipe stays stationary while the roll of towels turns on the dowel.
Note: If you use 4” drain pipe like I did you wont be able to load the holder with a full roll of towels.
We’ve never found that to be a problem
I probably used this circle cutting jig on my bandsaw to cut the disks
This circle cutter used in a drill press could also be used
A saber saw could be used but remember……this is GJ. Making a jig or buying tools is highly recommended.
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Final destination. Now just to get a section of black pipe and hydraulic hose. I tried to cut some threads on a section of pipe I have but I believe the HF pipe threader i bought years back to do the airlines gas given up the ghost.
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NUTTSGT suggested I post the details of how I made it.
The finished product on the shelf of the flat top
Holder in pieces showing detail of the removable end. The other end is secured with screws as shown.
This next step is what made this project very easy.
The hole bored in the center of each end was made with an 1 1/4” forstner bit. This dia. is a nice light interference fit on the HF magnetic holder.
The disk pops on and off easily but is held stationary by the magnetic ends.
No fine woodworking found here.
I used 4” PVC drain pipe (thin wall) not schedule 40. Overall length of pipe used was 13”.
The pipe has an 1 1/2” hole drilled for finger access as well a 5/8” slot cut on my router table.
Each end consists of (1) 5” disk, (1) 4” disk, and (1) 3” length of 1 3/8” dowel rod. For the disks I used 3/4” stock.
The 1 3/8” dowel is not an exact requirement. It’s probably what I had in stock.
You just want to use a diameter that will allow the cardboard tube of the towel roll to turn easily on the dowel.
In use the outer pvc pipe stays stationary while the roll of towels turns on the dowel.
Note: If you use 4” drain pipe like I did you wont be able to load the holder with a full roll of towels.
We’ve never found that to be a problem
I probably used this circle cutting jig on my bandsaw to cut the disks
This circle cutter used in a drill press could also be used
A saber saw could be used but remember……this is GJ. Making a jig or buying tools is highly recommended.
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