Turning is up and running! Thanks to the responsible party. Figured I'd start it off with a video I found fascinating. Would like to try it someday.
First Turn
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Re: First Turn
Good to have you here Dan. I liked the video, I am not a turner ,but it is a fascinating trade.I have seen your work and you are a master,I never get tired of seeing your projects.
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Re: First Turn
Anyone have experience in turning very small items? I have an antique clock that is missing a mahogany finial and I need to turn one to match the others. I have a lathe but don't have experience in using it. I found it on sale and purchased it. I just haven't had time to play with it. It's full size, not a pen turner.
Any advice?
Any advice?
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Re: First Turn
I do a little turning. The planning is the crucial part of that. I’d start by turning the dowel it will mount on. If it’s a standard size a standard mechanics open end wrench works great for sizing the dowel. You just keep turning until the wrench just slides over it. You don’t even need to turn the lathe off to check it. Turn the rest and finish at the top when you part it off. I always have to do a little sanding to shape to finish the nub. If you have a scroll chuck then you can part it off and then finish turning it after you get the dowel turned.
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Re: First Turn
I could do it for you. Have a picture? I have turned a few small things.MikeSibley wrote: ↑Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:21 am Anyone have experience in turning very small items? I have an antique clock that is missing a mahogany finial and I need to turn one to match the others. I have a lathe but don't have experience in using it. I found it on sale and purchased it. I just haven't had time to play with it. It's full size, not a pen turner.
Any advice?
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