Winged box part 1

This is the way I turned a small winged box on my wood lathe. It is the method that worked for me. I make no claims that it is the "right" way or "proper" way, only that it is my way. Should you decide to try it think each step through before starting and find an alternative method for any step that you don't feel comfortable or safe in attempting.
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[onlysirdave]

Just curious bob ... What brand and model lathe are you using ? And how do you like it compared to the other choices on the market?

[bobham5]

@onlysirdave

Hi:

The lathe is a Nova DVR, the model just before the DVR XP came out. I like it very much, but I don't have experience with many lathes. This is only the second one I have owned and it is a huge step up from the Delta 46-700 I started out with. I do have a General midi lathe that I bought about a year ago that is a very nice piece of equipment as well, but it is not in the same class as the Nova.

Take care

Bob

[Buzzsawman]

i know this is odd but this is the only way I could get in touch with you. I was wondering if you could give me some advice.I have a roudn nose scraper that I use quite a bit and I was noticing today that it is getting a little loose in the handle. The handle has a brass ferule and I tried gently hitting it with a hammer but that didn't help. Is there any way you could suggest that I might use to tighten the tool back up in the handle?

[bobham5]

@Buzzsawman

Hi:

The usual method to tighten a tool in its handle is to hold the tool vertically with the blade up and bounce it on a solid object, like your benchtop. The inertia of the blade will drive it deeper into the handle. An alternative method is to hold the tool horizontally and give the end of the handle a few good raps with a mallet, which accomplishes the same thing. It is usually just low humidity making the handle wood shrink a bit that make it loose.

Take care

Bob

[zacker001]

@Buzzsawman

Sometimes if the handle shrinks too much and wont tighten or stay tight i take the tool out of the handle squirt some strong epoxy into the hole and put the tool back in and let it sit for a day or so. I also do this with all the tools I make new handles for.

[jrichard60]

I've had this video in my favorites for some time now. Glad I finally looked at it. Very well presented.

[DuMb666SkUlL]

lol it sounds like a helicopter :)

[mpax356]

Excellent tutorials, Bob. I was successful in making a winged box on my first try after watching your videos (and taking notes).

[rondacker]

Very well done Bob!

Nice clear instruction and video.

Thanks for a great tutorial!

[1markooch]

Well done, Bob!

I will have to give your technique a try.

Thanks for posting a nice tutorial