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dai sensei
2nd July 2009, 08:38 PM
I've played with segmental turning over the years with variable results. I've used surfaces straight off the saw (using jigs), sanded (using belt sander or disc on my lathe) and routered (using templates and trimming bit).

My latest project involves a segmental glue-up, turn some groves then take it apart and add some more side pieces and glue-up again, and possibly turn some more shape then pull apart for the third time and add more side pieces - ie the dia of the piece grows and the shapes turned in early stages turns into waves (due to the smaller radii). Finish shape is done with the final glue-up.

I started with router shaped pieces using a template and they fitted perfectly, but then reverted to sanding on the lathe disc when I added my first side pieces. My problem is that it only takes a little bit out, then the joints are crap or you lose the circle fit :-. I've also had a few problems with not using enough temporary hot melt glue and seeing the odd piece fly across the shed :ohcrap: and getting damaged :~

I already have a digital mitre gauge, so I have decided it is about time I invested in a decent disc sander so I can get some of those angles right, even do compound angles :fingerscrossed:.

I started looking at the Jet 12", but then found out the price :o, then looked at the Hare and Forbes (http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Disc-Sanders) DS-12H, but I wanted a bench mouted one, so I am also looking at the DS-12D and Woodfast from Carbatec (http://carbatec.com.au/machinery-for-wood-and-metal-working/sanders/disc-sanders/woodfast-12-disc-sander).

What's your thoughts on the sanders?

Cheers

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