I was messin around on the lathe trying to get to know it.I decided to try and recreate some popular handle shapes.Not too bad or good for only using a parting tool and an easy finisher.
Screwin around on the lathe
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Looks great, am On my lathe at least 4 hrs a day.
Gorgeous work to you both!
My grandfather is also a wood turner but I think he might look at me a little funny if I start asking for custom shaving brush handles. Actually... maybe he'll just take it as something new he hasn't done before!
My grandfather is also a wood turner but I think he might look at me a little funny if I start asking for custom shaving brush handles. Actually... maybe he'll just take it as something new he hasn't done before!
Spanx, nice shapes on the first handles. Spindlecone, is that a friction fit between the knot hole and the tube? Kirby, grandpa will make you handles because he will enjoy the challenge.
Very nice work, guys.
Spanx, what kind of wood did you use? I love the grain/ring pattern.
Spanx, what kind of wood did you use? I love the grain/ring pattern.
I love the one on the far left. If I only had a lathe
Use sockets that are close in size, wrap tape around them if needed to get a friction fit, thats the way I do my final sanding and polish.
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Thanks fellas.Although there made from pine, the diagonal cut makes the sap lines really stand out.Do any of you use diagonal cuts on your turnings?
List those in the BST and you might have a good market. .
.Spindlecone, thank you.
I use carbide on everything EXCEPT Plastic (the two do not work).
For plastic I use HSS at 1250 RPM,stanley sureform rasps also work well for plastic on the lathe.
Sung to the tune "If I only had a Brain" from the Wizard of Oz lol
Those are awesome! - I really like the one that's standing second from the right.
Interesting - Thanks. I was just messing around, squaring up a blank, and I had my best luck with a parting tool, 90 degrees to normal use. I thought perhaps a minimal point of contact worked best. I'm just a beginner with plastic, so any suggestions are welcome. I wish I had a small metal lathe to try with it. The worst chatter seemed to come when I didn't have solid contact with the tool rest. Here is one I did with TGN plastic.
looks great
love that last brush really nice looking
Spanx, outstanding work. I too like the chubby one on the left with the Falstaffian belly, but the base on the next one over looks like a more comfortable grip. Who cares. Beautiful work!
Great work, Spanx. After seeing your handles, the urge to get a lathe is powerful.
