Kilt Pin Round 2

[Maclachlan]

Several things come to mind about that. Splitting the piece first would then force me to use a chuck (which I need one anyways) which, for the smaller lathes like ours, are only three jaws which would be uneven pressure on one half of the piece. I do like the idea of turning it with a chuck versus head and tail stock centers since that would allow me to taper the bottom more.

Using tape to hold two halves together would also create a gap in the middle that would certainly catch the on the tools risking chip out versus a smooth cut/scrape. For wood that might work okay but not for the acrylics.

Since I would have to split it anyways, it would, I think, make more sense to turn it then split it.

Like I said earlier, we're still trying to figure this all out so my son can maybe add this to his pen making business.

Keep the ideas coming!

[Maclachlan]

One thing I'd like to toss out there is a possible trade of a couple of hand turned kilt pins for a hand made soft leather day sporran. Anyone up for bartering?

Mac

[Maclachlan]

Anybody? We can turn wood of one species or multiples (going to try that later this week) from lace wood to birds-eye maple...

[CaseyB]

Sadly, I am not all that handy anywhere other than a computer. I'd love one of these, but I can only offer money.

[Maclachlan]

You're in luck as we will need to do something with these! You want one like the one pictured in this thread or one of our wooden experiments?!?