Woodturning thread.

[bobc]

Lots of good looking pieces on this thread.


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[bassmatt72]

Is there a specific question on turning anyone has?

[Witchgrass]

I’ve got one, in trying to slow the rpms down, I had a couple of pulleys, but also added a small rheostat but it doesnt work very well. What is the best way to slow it down?I believe the motor is around 1700 rpms(been a while since I’ve looked at it)

[eaglegolfj]

I’ve got one, in trying to slow the rpms down, I had a couple of pulleys, but also added a small rheostat but it doesnt work very well. What is the best way to slow it down?I believe the motor is around 1700 rpms(been a while since I’ve looked at it)

Look for a better speed pot or a new VS machine. I hate changing speed with belt. The VS machine is so much better. IMHO.

[eaglegolfj]

Anybody have a good lead on an inexpensive sphere jig that is decent.

[bassmatt72]

I’ve got one, in trying to slow the rpms down, I had a couple of pulleys, but also added a small rheostat but it doesnt work very well. What is the best way to slow it down?I believe the motor is around 1700 rpms(been a while since I’ve looked at it)

What lathe do you have? I’ve done just a tiny bit of research and found a motor and vsr control conversion for midi lathes.

[highspeed]

What lathe do you have? I’ve done just a tiny bit of research and found a motor and vsr control conversion for midi lathes.

I’d like the info for this as well. I’d also like to find a bottle stopper chuck for #1 MT or 3/4”x16 TPI, but I don’t think such a critter exists.

[bassmatt72]

I’d like the info for this as well. I’d also like to find a bottle stopper chuck for #1 MT or 3/4”x16 TPI, but I don’t think such a critter exists.

https://www.pennstateind.com/store/TCLVSKIT2.html?utm_source=Google_Shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=&utm_term=TCLVSKIT2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9OSWlaWw7QIVl4CGCh0xwwdWEAQYAyABEgJDXPD_BwE

I just called them and this is still available. I've done lots of business with these folks and have been very satisfied with them.

[bassmatt72]

I’d like the info for this as well. I’d also like to find a bottle stopper chuck for #1 MT or 3/4”x16 TPI, but I don’t think such a critter exists.

https://www.woodturningz.com/PSI-Bottle-Stopper-Lathe-Chuck-34-x-16TPI

No idea on this one, just did an online search. I've not ordered or done any business with this company so I have no idea about them?

[highspeed]

https://www.woodturningz.com/PSI-Bot...uck-34-x-16TPI

No idea on this one, just did an online search. I've not ordered or done any business with this company so I have no idea about them?

I went ahead and ordered that chuck. Should be here in 2-4 business days. I have an older craftsman lathe so I don’t think that conversion will work.

[WildThings]

Anybody have a good lead on an inexpensive sphere jig that is decent.

I haven't used or tried these but do know a few turners that have had good success with them

No Jig Needed

Rubber Chucky Jigs and the instructions for using the Chuckies : HOW TO

[gwellstx]

Here are a few pics I was able to dig up. A couple of pipes I’ve made/started and some “Back the Blue” pens we did for a bunch of deputies at a promotion ceremony for our local SO a couple of years ago. Also a pen I made for my wife from a hammer that belonged to her grandfather.





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[Banded Drake Calls]

Here some of my projects I've done over the years. Different times of year change gears for me. I mostly stick to turkey pot calls, duck calls and whistles, and pens and shaving items. I use all kinds of woods, but I really like pouring custom acrylic blanks and casting different items in them. My latest are the cactus skeletons , I spent a lot of time playing with them trying to figure it out

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[bassmatt72]

[QUOTE=Banded Drake Calls;15301595]Here some of my projects I've done over the years. Different times of year change gears for me. I mostly stick to turkey pot calls, duck calls and whistles, and pens and shaving items. I use all kinds of woods, but I really like pouring custom acrylic blanks and casting different items in them. My latest are the cactus skeletons , I spent a lot of time playing with them trying to figure it out...

Very nice! How do you prep the cactus skeletons before casting?

[Banded Drake Calls]

[quote=bassmatt72;15301938]

Here some of my projects I've done over the years. Different times of year change gears for me. I mostly stick to turkey pot calls, duck calls and whistles, and pens and shaving items. I use all kinds of woods, but I really like pouring custom acrylic blanks and casting different items in them. My latest are the cactus skeletons , I spent a lot of time playing with them trying to figure it out...



Very nice! How do you prep the cactus skeletons before casting?

I use an air wand to blow out any dirt or debris in them and then rinse them out. Leave them out in the sun to dry for a week or so

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