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  1. 21st August 2009, 02:48 PM #1
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    Default decorative turnings??

    Does anyone know of a site or have pics of decorative things they made with a metal lathe? Maybe some trinket thing or candle stick holders etc...
    thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by turbo TA View Post
    Does anyone know of a site or have pics of decorative things they made with a metal lathe? Maybe some trinket thing or candle stick holders etc...
    thanks
    We're probably at the same level when it comes to machining - perhaps you're a bit more advanced than me as I only put in about 6 hours per week on the lathe.

    Very good question - I'm watching your thread with a hawk's eye.

    Regards.
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    Check this book out

    [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Ornamental-Turning-T-D-Walshaw/dp/1854861085"]Amazon.com: Ornamental Turning (9781854861085): T.D. Walshaw: Books[/ame]
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    and

    http://holtzapffel.org/
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    Quote Originally Posted by fluxcored View Post
    We're probably at the same level when it comes to machining - perhaps you're a bit more advanced than me as I only put in about 6 hours per week on the lathe.

    Very good question - I'm watching your thread with a hawk's eye.

    Regards.
    No, I just got the lathe 2 weeks ago, I never touched one before in my life..not even a wood turning lathe. I have more time cleaning it than using it. I'd really like a simple project with a nice end result so I can make something. I have just a few of the tool bits so I cant go crazy. I'd like to get a parting tool and a knurler.
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    I'm keeping it really simple for the time being. I'm getting myself some blanks to grind new cutters this week.

    High on my list is a 160mm 4 jaw chuck and setting the lathe up for some light milling.

    Regards and enjoy.
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    I'd love to get a milling attatchment!!!
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    Here are a few things I spun up over the last couple of years, some done on a CNC some done conventionally all are made of stainless steel there is a rolling pin and stand, candle holder and a chess set I made for my Dad.
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    Brett32, absolutely beautiful. I love the chess set - and the candle holders too!!! Promised my son I'll teach him how to play chess and it'll be just great if I can turn a custom set for him.


    Regards.
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    Brett32 - Now thats what I'm talking about. thanks
    I did come across this site,mainly wood but I think there's some metal:
    http://www.ornamentalturners.org/forum/gallery2.php
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    My latest really simple lathe project was a couple of machinist jacks.

    Basically, tapering the end of a threaded-rod connector, and facing off the head of a bolt which threads into it (to get rid of the raised lettering).

    Cheers,
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