Coffee Cup Project
Posted on July 27, 2007 - Filed Under Metal Spinning | Leave a Comment
The coffee cup is done and represents my first serious attempt at a hybrid project.
Narrative in order photo’s
Hard Maple blank
Blank turned on stubby
Mandrel threaded for Jet
Finished threads with relief
Mandrel mounted on Jet
Insert spun on Jet
Cup housing turned and hollowed on Stuby (laminated Brazilian cherry and box elder)
Outside of cup parts
Inside of cup parts (handle is hand carved from box [...]
Read More..>>Pen Rest
Posted on July 27, 2007 - Filed Under Pens | Leave a Comment
I turned this pen for my sister from pearl acrylic.
It is a European filigree http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Pen_Making___Pen_Kits_p_7?Args=
I wanted to provide an unusual setting so I came up with a curved laminate of Wenge and maple. It was made as three pieces laid up and clamped in a form. The slot was cut on a router while the laminate [...]
Modelling Street Clocks
Posted on July 26, 2007 - Filed Under Street Clocks | Leave a Comment
1. The computer model of the street clocks I am making. The model on the right was rejected because it “just didn’t look right”. These clocks are surprisingly attractive as gifts and easy to make.
2. The real completed piece made with Paduk
The picture below is my first clock.
Hollowing Tools
Posted on July 26, 2007 - Filed Under Hollowing Tools | 4 Comments
My experience and satisfaction with hollowing tools is spotty.
I don’t like the constraints of the captured bars.
I don’t like lasers hanging in the air
I don’t like the lack of positive tool attitude when using an unconstrained bar.
I don’t like sitting on the lathe
I’m inventing a new approach to the whole problem.
Stay tuned or comment if you are [...]
