OT - went "nuts" at the lathe
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OT - went "nuts" at the lathe
Nope, not a deer call this time.
My wife wanted me to turn a set of "nesting" boxes for her, but I decided to do something different.
Was going to turn the nut out of myrtle wood and the cap out of walnut, but the turning square was full of holes.
Decided to turn both pieces out of walnut.
Might be good to store something small (the hole is 3/4" x 7/8" deep)
My wife wanted me to turn a set of "nesting" boxes for her, but I decided to do something different.
Was going to turn the nut out of myrtle wood and the cap out of walnut, but the turning square was full of holes.
Decided to turn both pieces out of walnut.
Might be good to store something small (the hole is 3/4" x 7/8" deep)
wabi
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Re: OT - went "nuts" at the lathe
Nice work Wabi!
Did you use a mini lathe or a full sized one?
Jerry
Did you use a mini lathe or a full sized one?
Jerry
Re: OT - went "nuts" at the lathe
Jet 1014 mini lathe.Norlander wrote:Nice work Wabi!
Did you use a mini lathe or a full sized one?
Jerry
I hope to get a full sized lathe before I retire, but that's probably still a few years away.
wabi
Re: OT - went "nuts" at the lathe
That's a nice looking lathe. I looked it up online. They say it will extend to 40 inches. That's a lot bigger than I expected a mini to be. It seems that would be plenty for most applications.
It looks like a quality piece of machinery.
Jerry
It looks like a quality piece of machinery.
Jerry
Re: OT - went "nuts" at the lathe
It's a well made lathe. Cast iron frame and it's heavy!Norlander wrote:That's a nice looking lathe. I looked it up online. They say it will extend to 40 inches. That's a lot bigger than I expected a mini to be. It seems that would be plenty for most applications.
It looks like a quality piece of machinery.
Jerry
I've debated about buying a bed extension for it, and may get one.
The only problem with adding the extension is that I'd have to build a new stand (longer) for it and my shop is already crowded.
wabi
Re: OT - went "nuts" at the lathe
nice job!
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Re: OT - went "nuts" at the lathe
Very nice work mike, really looks nice
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kind of looks like a giant white oak acorn.
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Re: OT - went "nuts" at the lathe
I dont know Mike the only time i do things like that means I screwed up again How About You LOL
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Re: OT - went "nuts" at the lathe
Added another variation to the collection. Osage bottom/Walnut cap.
The wife has figured out a practical application for the design. If I turn the nut (bottom) portion a little longer they would make great sewing needle containers.
BTW - the "chatter" design on the cap was unintentional (I let the scraper chatter because I had just re-sharpened it.), but I may now build a "chatter tool" (wooden handle with a flexible steel blade) and use it on them.
The wife has figured out a practical application for the design. If I turn the nut (bottom) portion a little longer they would make great sewing needle containers.
BTW - the "chatter" design on the cap was unintentional (I let the scraper chatter because I had just re-sharpened it.), but I may now build a "chatter tool" (wooden handle with a flexible steel blade) and use it on them.
wabi
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Look like great containers for flour, sugar, coffee, etc.
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Re: OT - went "nuts" at the lathe
Great work
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