He then went on to show how to make a tool handle for a turning tool. It goes something like this. Make the the blank round, then drill the hole in the tool handle using the lathe and a long drill. Then using a tenoning tool make a tenon on the handle. Remove the handle and fit a brass ring on the tenon. Handle back in the lathe and make the shape you prefer on your handle. Then tenoning tool is some thing I need to make.
Spinning Tops
After that it was back and continued with what we had left from yesterday. After I rought turned a blank it was time for another demonstration. The spinning tops. First a simple standard and then the "Tippe-Toppen". I have no English translation so I call it "Tipover-Top" for now and if anyone knows what it's called leave a comment. I've been wanting to make one sense last course but didn't know how.
The standard spinning to went ok. Not that hard but it has it's moments so it's a good exercise with the smaller gauge. I realizes when comparing my gauge with the course tool that I had giving it a different shape. It was almost impossible to start the cut the way I was suppose to, but at least my gauge was sharp, rely rely sharp. I once again learnt how sharp the tools are and that the pointy part should never touch the inside of you hand. Don't ask me how I did it, it just happened. Not much of at wound but irritating to have it in my hand.
The Tipover-Top |
Åke then showed how to turn a mallet and then it was free turning until the end of the day.
My Tree |
On of thte participants had a turned Christmas tree with him and that inspired me to make one of my on. While making the "Tipover-Top" I used the long point of the skew to remove some not needed material, that made some cool shavings and that gave me an idea for a Christmas tree. It can probably be improved a bit but came out rely nice I think.
To morrow we start making bowls in green wood.
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