Glacier Woodturners

Woodturning


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1207 viewsA piece of Maple between centers.
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974 viewsTurned true and down to sound wood.
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884 viewsProfile being started. Notice tenon on both ends. Part to the left will either be used as lid or jam chuck later.
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929 viewsBoring out the center, and to establish the depth.
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877 viewsEven if I have to leave for a few minutes, the piece is covered in plastic to retard drying.
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961 viewsHollowing system in place.
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900 viewsLazer showing position of cutting tip.
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931 viewsLazer on tip. Would normally be positioned the wall thickness away from cutter.
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919 viewsI use common PVC fittings for making my threads.
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863 viewsSecure the female fitting in the chuck to hold the male fitting for trimming.
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933 viewsExcess has been removed from the male part.
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874 viewsFemale fitting has been reversed and ready to have excess removed.
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