Turning Cork

[Badger]

A neighbour asked me if I could skim a 100mm cork jar stopper down to fit a smaller jar. Although I have never had the need to turn cork before I said “No probs.”

I found I couldn’t get much of a finish with the gouge and, as I didn’t have much material to play with, I resorted to roughing it down to size then attacking it with some emery paper on a flat stick.

I’m sure you smart guys will be able to tell me a better way.


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Badger - A gruff short tempered animal that sleeps most of the winter

[RETIRED]

Mongrel stuff to turn. Would have used sand paper myself, possibly attached to angle grinder. http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/biggrin.gif

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Ian () Robertson
"We do good turns every day"

[Rhys Jones]

Tried turning cork once myself ( never again says I - in jest). Very difficult to get a good finish. I agree with the use of sand paper but am a bit hestitant on the use of the grinder it may be a bit too agressive for cork. I got my finish as good as possible in a similar manner as did you. Tacking a piece of sand paper, as wide as is needed, onto a flat stick and working this to and fro seemed to be the best method.