Archive for November, 2007
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Lathe Arbor
Shopsmith - Accessory Catalog - MARK V Accesories - Lathe Accessories - Lathe Arbors
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I found the tool rest I want…
Shopsmith - Universal Lathe Tool Rest
Boy howdy, I do want that. I have the original tool rest on mine now, my old 50’s shopsmith that I use as my lathe. I saw this on a forum post, and it’s awesome.
With the baby coming, I’m not sure when I could afford it, but it looks like a great addition to my shop.
– badger
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New Project…
Had a few moments this weekend (aka, just Sunday, since I worked all day Saturday) to get some turning done.
I randomly decided to start a new project, one I’ve been wanting to work on for a while now. A chess set.
The wood is a nice piece of White Oak I found at The Second Use store. I’m making this set out of recycled or reclaimed woods if possible.
As you can see, I’ve got all eight pawns done for one side, and a single rook. The style is going to be very simplistic, and smooth flowing curves. The pawns I did in a style of an old anglo saxon helm, with that pointy conical shape. I have no idea what any of the pieces will look like really, since I’m just making it up on the spot. I have some rough idea maybe on the bishop, and king, but that’s all so far. The toughest piece will be the knight, hands down. Not sure how I’m going to do that yet, but I have some ideas. I don’t want a standard carved horse though, I know that.
We shall see.
Turning Bracelets
This guy details a really nice way of doing bracelets.
Turning_Bracelets [PDF]
I might have to give it a try.
badger