Thread: off centre turning - wow !

Originally Posted by issatree

Hi All,
Now I haven't read all of the posts, but I was shown this way.
Not having 1 of those O/C Chucks, you could take a bit of 2in x 2in. / 50 x 50mm. put it in your Chuck turn a ball on the T/S end, to the best of your ability, & put 3 equal lines on the Ball.
Turn it around, with the Centre Line, lined up with the edge of Chuck Jaws. Turn what you want, Sand & Finish.

Loosen the Chuck, & now moving the Wood in the Chuck to 1 of the lines, & maybe push it Sideways as well.

This may sound Dangerous to you, but I found, if you had the Lathe going Flat Chat, it was easier.

Sand & Finish, before every move.

Gee, sounds as clear as mud ???.

Issatree,

That sounds feasible to me - should be able to make it work on my lathe - will have a crack at it - thankyou.

Bill