twood95
27th August 2012, 07:23 PM
As mentioned in the title, I'm about to start making a hardwood pool cue. This is a project to fill in time after completing my year 12 major project.
The school's lathe is fairly small so, I'll be turning it in halves. Hopefully this will eliminate most of the vibration but, I feel that problems will arise when aligning the two halves? The plan is to make each longer than necessary, match the circumferences with calipers and cut so that they'll line up. Any advice/better methods?
I've had little turning experience apart from a small bowl a few years ago and this will be my first longer turn. If anyone has made cues before, I'd appreciate advice. I realise that advice is no substitute for experience but, It'd sure help.
I'll be using Tambuti (also called African Sandalwood) and maybe some Kiaat, Rosewood or Cedar in the handle.
The school's lathe is fairly small so, I'll be turning it in halves. Hopefully this will eliminate most of the vibration but, I feel that problems will arise when aligning the two halves? The plan is to make each longer than necessary, match the circumferences with calipers and cut so that they'll line up. Any advice/better methods?
I've had little turning experience apart from a small bowl a few years ago and this will be my first longer turn. If anyone has made cues before, I'd appreciate advice. I realise that advice is no substitute for experience but, It'd sure help.
I'll be using Tambuti (also called African Sandalwood) and maybe some Kiaat, Rosewood or Cedar in the handle.