Shop Made Jig for off center turning

[kenny474]

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Now that I think of it, I believe Nick Agar also used masking tape on his tool rest and marked where he wanted to cut.

Had a lot to take in that day, hard to recall all the small details.

[kenny474]

Good ideas.

I saw a demo from Nick Agar, who does artwork made in a similar style, and he used a faceplate (apprx. 6" dia.) for most all the work I witnessed. To move the work relative to the center, he would pull 3 of the 4 screws on the faceplate and rotate the piece slightly, then replace the screws. This gave him a very solid hold on the work and adjustability without creating a dangerous "propeller".

He did use a waste-block on the back of his workpiece, if I recall correctly.

[kipperdude1]

I love the quality of your vidos and the work you do ... I had a thought about locating the placment of the cutting tool how about a pease of lotack painter's tape on the tool rest and a guide line

[kipperdude1]

would you ever use a pease of masking tape on the tool rest to locate the turning intersiction mabe just a thought from a new turner if this is bad idea please let me know

I love your work and vido quality Frank

[haydenHD]

That would work but you can't move your tool rest but great idea.

Thanks,

Carl

[kenny474]

@kipperdude1

The masking tape is a good way to mark where you want to cut. Another way is to simply place a pencil where you want to cut and rotate the work a full revolution, leaving a full visible circle, rather than just a short tic mark.

If you like this work, I suggest reading Nick Agar's book. I saw him do a live demo making similar, but very detailed turnings with multiple colors, etc. It was incredible.

Just Google "Nick Agar", you'll find what you need.

[jameshaleysr]

On your Vid about a small maple burl bowl you mentioned about having just set up your blackhawk and you said you were going to talk more about that and you were going to show more about it . I'm thinking about buying one so I'm interested did you ever show it in another vid

[haydenHD]

I put a picture on my new video. It was easy to set and very adjustable.

[nottulfr27]

Great !

thanks..

:-)

[sellteaathome]

Great Vid. I took wood shop in middle school but forgot all the basics. Thanks for sharing what you love to do best!

[haydenHD]

Thanks for watching. Having a great time.

Carl

[Ichigo1577]

your welcome and i subscribed because your awesome and thank you for subscribing to me your awesome

[jsbiddle]

Another great video Carl. Jim

[haydenHD]

Thanks Jim,

[77dbm]

smart i like that....great job Carl

[haydenHD]

Thanks Chad, There are a lot of fun things to do with off center turning.

[kcwilcox1]

I didnt use a waste block, it was part of the bowl that I layered down to fit into the chuck. Thank you for your reply

[haydenHD]

A mini lathe can fit in the corner of any garage.

Thanks,

Carl

[robbiethewood]

hi carol great video some great tips too.

take care

rob

[haydenHD]

Thank you Rob. Did you ever get the off center box done that you mentioned?

Would love to see some pictures.

Carl

[kcwilcox1]

Was wondering if you could tell me why the stub that I cut for my chuck, making a bowl sheered off when I was hollowing out the inside? Thanks so much-keep up the great videos

[haydenHD]

Did the waste block sheered off or the work piece? Let me know and I can better answer your question.

Thanks,

Carl

[baconsoda]

Those are super jigs. The sliding jig would be a good job for making pendants. I use the sliding block with double-sided tape but this is a lot more secure.

Best Wishes, Brendan.

Also, every time I'm at the lathe now I'm going to think of one landing on my head!

[haydenHD]

Brendan,

Great idea with the pendants. As for landing on your head it's ok, it's not a big lathe. :)

Thanks,

Carl

[TheDecoyDude]

Thanks carl that was very cool! that project looked like alot of fun. ~TheDecoyDude

[haydenHD]

Thank you very much!

Carl

[olishett]

Thanks for posting, this was a really great idea.  /Mats

[haydenHD]

Thanks Matt.

Carl

[srslyusuck]

id like to see this incorporated into some of your finished projects, would look very cool, like you said on a box lid or something. another great idea Carl

[haydenHD]

Yes, the next box I do I will definately do a little of this.

Thanks,

Carl

[Buzzsawman]

hey carl what brand of four jaw chuck is that...I love the handle for tightening the jaws...I can never seem to get mine tight enough,

[haydenHD]

It is a Nova brand chuck and it works great.

Thanks,

Carl

[Buzzsawman]

thanks Carl....with my backlog of projects, and you adding to them every week....If I get around to all of them, I will never die.

[haydenHD]

That's a plus!

Carl

[bigrock212121]

Hey Carl, I sent you a friend request. I'm Rahkim on Facebook. I have a few pics of some of my modest work that I'd to show you if your interested.

[haydenHD]

Thanks for friending me and sharing. You need let everyone else see this. These are AWESOME! Give me the link to your website.

Great work!

Carl

[bigrock212121]

@haydenHD Thanks for your kind words! My website is actually being worked on right now, but it should be ready soon, I'll let you know. I basically do what you do with the speaker enclosures, only with headphones. The picture that I showed you on Facebook is actually a work in progress, they won't be for sale until I can clean up a few things first.

[woodturningjohn]

interesting video, I played around with the offset box from last week and it worked without any air time through the shop :) so I started doing other off center things, made a lot of fire wood but was fun.

[haydenHD]

Happy there was no air time, to bad about the additional fire wood, but experimenting is part of the fun.

Thanks John,

Carl