Thread: Pendant

Sorry for not making it clear Fred, the idea behind this method is that any piece is unique, but you can make it whatever size you want. You can make more than one of the same size and keep the same recess in the holding piece of wood, but when you change the size you have to modify the recess. If it is just a bit larger you just make the recess larger, if it is smaller you flatten again the piece (as you can see in my example it protrudes quite a bit from the jaws, not only for ease of working but also to provide for more than one use) and make a smaller recess. It takes only seconds anyway, once you have the base measurement you can stop the lathe and check the fit a couple of times. That's why I called it a sacrificial piece of wood and not a jig, hope I have not been confusing. If it is more convenient for large runs you can have a few holding pieces with different size recesses, but if you are happy with just a couple of sizes and you are already set up for them that's obviously the best way for you.