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seafurymike
15th August 2012, 12:48 PM
I have a need to turn an oval on lets say a leg that is tapered.
Google searches have not helped me and I am wondering whether this is even possible.

The project is for making spokes on a canon wheel. these are tapered and the spoke is oval on the top and bottom.

Any help appreciated

/M

RETIRED
15th August 2012, 01:15 PM
Yep. Where in Melb? If you want to come down here I can show you how to do it.

seafurymike
15th August 2012, 01:21 PM
Hurstbridge but I don't mind the drive. Can I bring a friend and thanks for the offer.

RETIRED
15th August 2012, 02:24 PM
Yep.

tea lady
15th August 2012, 06:08 PM
:cool: I get to watch too.:D

(BTW the wheel making shop at Sovereign Hill makes them with an oval shape. They have some kind of gearing on their old automated machines. A wonder to behold. :cool: )

Mobyturns
15th August 2012, 08:50 PM
I wouldn't knock back 's offer but 'till you get there do a google search of "turning oval handles" or "oval turning". Should get you started on the right track with the technique. :)