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A new pen, segmented style
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http://www.badger.cx/gallery/v/woodworking/segmentedpen/
This is a new pen style for me, something I was inspired to do by a challenge at the http://penturners.org. The challenge was to turn a new pen, using a “segmented” style, in the slimline style. I’ve never done it, but thought it might be fun to try.
The woods used in this pen are Bloodwood, Holly, Rosewood, and the ends are African Blackwood. I learned a lot doing this, including that my drilling set up is less than precise. I also forgot to keep track of the order of the pieces when assembling. The end result is that the pen has a real “patchwork” feel to it, which I quite like.
All in all, I’m happy with the pen, it was a lot of fun to figure out.
Here is the details:
Woods: Bloodwood, Holly, Rosewood, African Blackwood.
Finish: Sanded to 400 grit, and Mylands Friction Polish
Kit: Slimline Gold from Craft Supplies, USA
Assembly: I glued long thin strips of Bloodwood, and Rosewood to an even thinner strip of Holly. After the glue dried I drilled the hole down the center (or close). Then I cut it into half inch pieces. I was short a bit on each tube, so I capped the ends with some small pieces of African Blackwood. I turned each section 90 degrees during assembly to get the rotating effect.
A fun challenge, and a cool pen. Win!
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for tailstock drilling
Lathe Arbor
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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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Turning Bracelets
This guy details a really nice way of doing bracelets.
Turning_Bracelets [PDF]
I might have to give it a try.
badger
Woodbox 23 is back online…
Woodbox 23 is back! At least for a while.
However, I am thinking of moving the blog to my woodworking site, Badger Woodworks but until then, I will leave this site up. I am in process of moving some of the information like my spring pole lathe, and sharpening jig articles over to the site though.
– badger