What’s on your lathe?

[Vincent Vogel]

Any time I've cut threads into wood (not on the lathe), I've seen the best results after saturating the intended piece in oil overnight. That usually produces beautifully crisp threads where dry stock crumbles very easy. Good thinking on the paste wax but think more penetration.

I'll give that a try, linseed oil?

 

[John Kananis]

I'll give that a try, linseed oil?

I use watco Danish oil for this actually. I've tried a few different options including blo, tung oil and polymerized tung oil (that was the runner up to the watco). and still like the watco Danish oil best.

 

[Ted Pelfrey]

I am using the Dremel with a spiral cutter for wood and ceramic tile😁, and drilling a clearance hole for entry. I bought some carving bits for the Dremel but I think the HF is a little thick to use them. I plan to look at my wood supply store and see what is available. Just going for it and hoping for the best😁

Unfortunately I’ve been to two Woodcrafts and one Rocklers this weekend and they don’t have much in the way of bits. A few Kutzall bits is all. Nothing for piercing. Good luck , looking good.

 

[Don Wattenhofer]

Made this glass insulator display rack for my brother. Other picture is the original pattern for the mounts. I cut the threads on my metal lathe (4 tpi). Ground a bit to match the thread shape. Ended up using hard maple for the threaded mount, hickory tore out too much. I had to go slow and only advance the cutter .005" per cut or had trouble with tear out. I ended up using furniture paste wax for cutting lube. Question for anyone who's done something like this before - would making my cutter negative rake work better? I did the wood turning on my wood lathe.

Cutting threads on wood with a metal lathe is as simple as mounting a router on the top slide then it is the same procedure as cutting threads in metal. The photo is what I have been using for close to 30 years, before that I had added a lead screw to a Delta 12" lathe and connected to the main spindle with a 2 to 1 step down driving a 4 TPI lead screw with the result being a 2 TPI bench screw. The thread shown is a standard 60 degree thread but I have duplicated a broom handle and various acme threads all requiring a specially ground bit.

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

Started this project inspired by last American Woodturner. Hollowed with hand tools instead of the Elbo this time. Came out rather well at 0.24 inch. Now for much more embellishment.

 

[Bernie Hrytzak]

Branches to Bowls out of Alberta, ordered an extra replacement cutter cost around $25 , Bernie. The holder is what expensive around $300. Cuts like butter. It should for that price.

Thanks for info Norm

 

[Vincent Vogel]

Cutting threads on wood with a metal lathe is as simple as mounting a router on the top slide then it is the same procedure as cutting threads in metal. The photo is what I have been using for close to 30 years, before that I had added a lead screw to a Delta 12" lathe and connected to the main spindle with a 2 to 1 step down driving a 4 TPI lead screw with the result being a 2 TPI bench screw. The thread shown is a standard 60 degree thread but I have duplicated a broom handle and various acme threads all requiring a specially ground bit.View attachment 70543

Thanks for the pictures Don, this looks like another rabbit hole. I just used a 1/4" square bit ground to the correct shape and did a scraping cut same as you would on metal. Your way would eliminate any tearout.

 

[Don Wattenhofer]

Thanks for the pictures Don, this looks like another rabbit hole. I just used a 1/4" square bit ground to the correct shape and did a scraping cut same as you would on metal. Your way would eliminate any tearout.

You could say rabbit hole I have been buried in it since 1988 when I got a request to produce a 2.5-2 bench vice thread but by the time I figured out how to do it the requester had bought a steel set.
The next problem was what to use it for so I came up with an idea for a floor lamp with an adjustable height shelf which my son still has in use. Notice the lesson I learned about large 4 piece glue ups.

 

[Bob Hall]

You could say rabbit hole I have been buried in it since 1988 when I got a request to produce a 2.5-2 bench vice thread but by the time I figured out how to do it the requester had bought a steel set.
The next problem was what to use it for so I came up with an idea for a floor lamp with an adjustable height shelf which my son still has in use. Notice the lesson I learned about large 4 piece glue ups. View attachment 70553

That’s really cool.

Bob

 

[John Kananis]

I agree with Bob, very cool and unfortunately, there's no way (that I know of) to make that base 'miter' joint stable outside of using manufactured material and veneer. Regardless, very cool lamp.

 

[Phil Hamel]

Glued up some maple slabs and turned a clock for my friends shell collection.
Beach seen wouldn't go any bigger on my laser!

 

[Sam Fleisher]

Glued up some maple slabs and turned a clock for my friends shell collection.
Beach seen wouldn't go any bigger on my laser!
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What would the laser look like burning through the dye? Would it even show up?

 

[Vincent Vogel]

You could say rabbit hole I have been buried in it since 1988 when I got a request to produce a 2.5-2 bench vice thread but by the time I figured out how to do it the requester had bought a steel set.
The next problem was what to use it for so I came up with an idea for a floor lamp with an adjustable height shelf which my son still has in use. Notice the lesson I learned about large 4 piece glue ups.

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Neat looking lamp.

 

[Norm Marentette]

Just pushing the limits this week. Think I will call it a year. The large one was exhausting but I think worth it. Everyone have a Happy New Year!

 

[Phil Hamel]

What would the laser look like burning through the dye? Would it even show up?

Depending on the wood it actually works pretty good. I usually do my signature and logo thru the finish after it's all complete. Laser is only black though so won't show as good on dark colors.

 

[Isaac Fisher]

You could say rabbit hole I have been buried in it since 1988 when I got a request to produce a 2.5-2 bench vice thread but by the time I figured out how to do it the requester had bought a steel set.
The next problem was what to use it for so I came up with an idea for a floor lamp with an adjustable height shelf which my son still has in use. Notice the lesson I learned about large 4 piece glue ups.

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Nice lamp!

 

[Kent Reisdorph]

I sand with 180, then do a coat of black tea to amp up the tannin, followed by a coat of iron acetate solution. Once it’s dry I sand to 320, then do another round of tea and iron acetate. When that’s dry, I sand to 400 and then hollow it out.

Did you make the iron acetate or buy it?

 

[Jaramiah Severns]

Did you make the iron acetate or buy it?

I make it. Super easy. Dissolve a little 0000 steel wool in some white vinegar for about a week, strain the solution through some cheese cloth and voila, you’ve got your iron acetate solution.

 

[David Wyke]

Been on the lathe for several days just removed to put first coat of DO on.. I was inspired by @Ted Pelfrey piece he sent Michael Anderson for what I think was the Christmas swap. Mine is no where near as good but it is a start. First time piercing and way too much pyro😂. The top bead is to big but it is all a learning experience. Still have more work to do on it before it’s finished.

 

[Ted Pelfrey]

Been on the lathe for several days just removed to put first coat of DO on.. I was inspired by @Ted Pelfrey piece he sent Michael Anderson for what I think was the Christmas swap. Mine is no where near as good but it is a start. First time piercing and way too much pyro😂. The top bead is to big but it is all a learning experience. Still have more work to do on it before it’s finished.

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If you think that’s too much pyro then your gonna love the texture! Lol

 

[Fernando Machado]

Canela mandioqueira - Ruizterania albiflora
A shallow bowl, 11" x 2.5".

 

[Bob Hall]

Canela mandioqueira - Ruizterania albiflora
A shallow bowl, 11" x 2.5".

Are you going to fill the insect channels, and if so what are you going to use?

I’m curious if you use/ do something different in Brazil. I’m always interested in regional differences in wood working. Besides, my sister in law is from Manaus.

Bob

 

[Fernando Machado]

Are you going to fill the insect channels, and if so what are you going to use?

I’m curious if you use/ do something different in Brazil. I’m always interested in regional differences in wood working. Besides, my sister in law is from Manaus.

Bob

I don't always fill them, it depends.
This piece is for an art show this weekend, hopefully people will be looking for wares, so I will fill them on this piece.
I will use CA with sanding dust from the wood.
Sometimes I use epoxi, sometimes only carnaúba wax.

I believe we use pretty much the same stuff for finishing, as far as oils and waxes go, as people in the US, but I am not sure.

FM

 

[Charles Cadenhead]

Happy new year! Out with the old and in with the new. I was cleaning up my shop and went through a box of some my green turned bowls. This is the burn pile. I made so many mistakes with these blanks but I don't free bad about throwing them out (feels kinda of freeing). I know how I messed up and I wouldn't make those mistakes now (I hope).



This is another green turned bowl that I'm working on. It's pear without any of the rot, I dried it differently and it shows.

 

[Pat Wisniewski]

A small Padauk bowl on the lathe, but the day was interrupted to head up the street where a sycamore was being taken down. Scored two lengths and a huge central crotch piece - really too cold out but I’ll try to get the ends sealed up until I can properly process it…

 

[Kevin Weir]

Work continues on a bunch of coffee scoops. This one is Pau Ferro and curly maple. Testing the fit here. I can usually get a good fit on the first try.