Kilt Pin Round 2

**Maclachlan** · 28th November 10, 12:55 AM

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!

**English Bloke** · 28th November 10, 04:55 AM

What a beautiful thing. Have tried making them a bit longer, say 4"?

**Maclachlan** · 28th November 10, 05:05 AM

This one was made on a whim with some scraps I had left over from the pen making process but it would be very easy to extend it to whatever length someone wanted. Our blanks are typically 5-6" long unless we cut them ourselves.

**Maclachlan** · 28th November 10, 05:09 AM

Alternate views with the sun hitting it from a different angle...These pictures just don't do the colors any justice!

**The Kilted Chaplain** · 28th November 10, 05:28 AM

I really like the idea of splitting a round piece as well. I'm working with antler now, which could be a little tricky to split on a band saw, but would be perfect for wooden pieces that I could turn on my lathe. Also the magnets and thumb tacks sound good. Hey, the more options you have the more creative you can be! Great ideas everyone, I'll be posting my pieces soon.

**Ozark Ridge Rider** · 28th November 10, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by Maclachlan

1.5" is all I have been able to locate but I had another idea as I was sitting here looking at the Hunter Ed Instructor badge...it has a thin but very strong magnet glued to it and a small piece of steel that is used under the shirt that might be much better than even the pin/clutch method and will prevent having to poke holes in the kilt! Something along these lines...

Not sure you'll like the magnets. My wife lost a clan commissioner's badge that way. I've got some magnetic stuff, but don't quite trust it.

btw, my Hunter Ed Instructor's badge has pin and clutch backs. (But it's over 20 years old)

Dan

**Maclachlan** · 29th November 10, 02:27 AM

The one on my badge is very strong and has never left my hat despite getting hung up a time or two where it actually pulled my hat off my big old fat head! I'll see what the ones I found are like before I make any final decisions for future pins.

**Maclachlan** · 29th November 10, 05:14 AM

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