Shop Made Jig for off center turning

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Wood turning tips and projects with Carl Jacobson. Wood turning basics on a Lathe with basic wood turning tools. Taking you from start to finish with a ruff piece of wood to your sanded and finished project with paste wax and mineral oil for a superb finish. How to make a jig for off center turning.

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[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

[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.

[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

[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.

[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.

[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

[nottulfr27]

Great !

thanks..

:-)