Multi – Axis Turning by Ian Ethell
To demonstrate this complicated process Ian choose a humble honey dipper – but not as you know it! This one had 9 different axis’ which, luckily, he had produced an information sheet for with examples to illustrate the journey.
Firstly he marked out his blank and began turning the outside of the handle (step 2) with his skew followed by the inside (3). Returning the work to true centre (headstock position 2 + tailstock position 2) he fashioned the honey dipper portion of the project using the skew and thin parting tool.
After the break he continued to turn the eccentric details (steps 5 – 8) following the published plan before delicately parting the dipper off.
Finally, as there was just about enough time left, Ian turned the holder and base to complete the project. An excellent and, for most of us, informative evening.
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