Offset Center for lathe
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- stickthrower
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Offset Center for lathe
I have a stupid question.
Would would you use the offset center for the lathe for making? I watched a video online about it, but I couldn't see what I would use it for. So now I am curious about it.
Thanks,
nathan
Would would you use the offset center for the lathe for making? I watched a video online about it, but I couldn't see what I would use it for. So now I am curious about it.
Thanks,
nathan
central MN
Tapered turnings , like a tapered leg for a table.
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Other related techniques
Also, if you plan some offsets into the driven-end of the piece as well, you can turn Ovals. That tip along with many others is in the Shopsmith techniques here:
http://www.woodworkinglathe.com/page10.htm
http://www.woodworkinglathe.com/page10.htm
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Thanks Mike and Chris.
The SS came with the piece to do offcenter work, and the guy I bought it from said that you could do gunstocks, but I don't know how you would do that.
So I was curious. I am definitely not up to that, but was just curious about it. I watched a video on youtube, but it almost made me more confused than before I knew anything.
Nathan
The SS came with the piece to do offcenter work, and the guy I bought it from said that you could do gunstocks, but I don't know how you would do that.
So I was curious. I am definitely not up to that, but was just curious about it. I watched a video on youtube, but it almost made me more confused than before I knew anything.
Nathan
central MN
Any man that can hand turn gun stocks on a lathe is a much better turner than I will ever be.
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If intentionally turning off center AKA Eccentric turning, I also recommend a speed reducer.
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stickthrower wrote:I have a stupid question.
Would would you use the offset center for the lathe for making? I watched a video online about it, but I couldn't see what I would use it for. So now I am curious about it.
Thanks,
nathan
I made an ice-cream scoop handle and a wooden letter opener. The blade of the letter opener is made by offset turning. You end up with a very thin blade with two sharp edges.
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Beaverton, OR
A 1982 500 Shopsmith brand upgraded to a Mark 7 PowerPro, Jointer, Bandsaw (with Kreg fence), Strip Sander, Ring Master and lots of accessories all purchased new
12" Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, 1200 CFM DC
I've seen a video somewhere turning offset making hammer handles.
first turned centered on both ends then offset both ends then offset the other direction both ends.
Then sanding to taste.
The video may have been on the woodwright's shop
first turned centered on both ends then offset both ends then offset the other direction both ends.
Then sanding to taste.
The video may have been on the woodwright's shop
Bruce
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I didn't know what a Shopsmith was...
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Steb centers make offset turning very easy and safe and Robert Sorby (who offers them for the Shopsmith) offers several videos and instructions on how to use them.
Paul Cohen
Beaverton, OR
A 1982 500 Shopsmith brand upgraded to a Mark 7 PowerPro, Jointer, Bandsaw (with Kreg fence), Strip Sander, Ring Master and lots of accessories all purchased new
12" Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, 1200 CFM DC
Beaverton, OR
A 1982 500 Shopsmith brand upgraded to a Mark 7 PowerPro, Jointer, Bandsaw (with Kreg fence), Strip Sander, Ring Master and lots of accessories all purchased new
12" Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, 1200 CFM DC