Hey guys, like the tittle says is it possible to make something good with just a chiesel? I am aiming to make one of about 10-15cm long. First time doing it though so I just wanted to ask and see if you can give me some pointers? Thanks!!!
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Making a stem on a wooden lathe
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Re: Making a stem on a wooden lathe
The only thing I use is a wood lathe. It will take quite a bit of practice to be able to reliably turn a tenon with hand tools. I would suggest getting an Easy Wood Tools square cutter with the straight sides, not the radius. It'll make your tenon work a lot easier.
As far as turning the profile, just do it like you would any other spindle work. Sasquatch has a jig that he puts the stem into so he can turn between centers for the profile. I just turn the profile up about half the stem as the rest is in my 4 jaw chuck. You'll have to experiment to find out what works best for you.
As far as turning the profile, just do it like you would any other spindle work. Sasquatch has a jig that he puts the stem into so he can turn between centers for the profile. I just turn the profile up about half the stem as the rest is in my 4 jaw chuck. You'll have to experiment to find out what works best for you.
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Re: Making a stem on a wooden lathe
Thank you! Kinda new at all this, coments like that help a lot!!
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Re: Making a stem on a wooden lathe
+1 on Scottie's comment.
I have the Robert Sorby equivalent.
I have the Robert Sorby equivalent.