Looking for: making "horns" or volutes article

[underdog]

A while back I saw a "how to" article on turning crescent shapes using a tilting faceplate of some sort. I cannot remember where I saw it but it seems it was on one of the many turning forums. If anyone remembers this, I'd appreciate a nudge in the right direction.

 

[Brujo]

Wish I could help. I asked a similar question to the forum a few months ago and got no answer.

I have not tried this yet but I think you can cut a circle groove in your blank, re mount it just off center and scribe another circle, they should make a crescent.

May need to do some carving to make it look right.

 

[underdog]

Thanks Brujo,

I've found enough information to be able to reproduce this. The time and effort of the setup and re-setup will probably be such that I will turn to another method of doing what I want to do. Still turned, but steam bent to produce a curve...

If you like though, I can point you to the information I found..

 

[Brujo]

Please point the way

 

[underdog]

If you're a member of World of Woodturners, then I can point you to a particular thread, and a photo of some pendants done in this manner.

I can also email you an article in French (with pix), if the author doesn't mind.

Meanwhile here's a short article about a partial solution:
http://www.sydneywoodturners.com.au/site/articles/designs/taperjig/taperjig.html

 

[Brujo]

I am a member of wow. Feel free to PM me if you want or post it on this tread. Thanks!

 

[Brujo]

BTW thanks for the link to the Sidney woodturners page. Lots of good information.