Not some amateur, but one of the world's top guys.
With 50+ years of experience, too, so you know he must think it's the best way. (His method/process is well-tuned)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF-Iz8EenJA
Anyone else do this?
Significant French wheel shaping BEFORE chucking the block in a lathe
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Significant French wheel shaping BEFORE chucking the block in a lathe
UFOs must be real. There's no other explanation for cats.
Re: Significant French wheel shaping BEFORE chucking the block in a lathe
No but I can see the advantages.
Re: Significant French wheel shaping BEFORE chucking the block in a lathe
No. Only advantage I can see is less catches and maybe can catch flaws in shaping before it's too late to alter the shape plan. Kind of a hybrid of freehand and lathe shaping. Otherwise, it seems a waste of time. It would be interesting to hear his point of view.