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30th May 2006, 08:36 AM #1New Member
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A few questions about turning and inlaying
Hello,
I'm new to this, and I'm wondering if there is a small power tool that is available to turn wood with. Something that can fit on a desk, the size of a hmm, desktop computer.
Also, I'm interested in inlaying turquoise and abalone. Can anyone recommend some good instructional books for turning, carving, and inlaying. For inlaying, it would be great to find a book with instructions for cutting the stones and abalone properly.
Any additional information for a newbie would be helpful.
Thanks.
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30th May 2006, 10:18 AM #2
There are small lathes, look for "mini lathe" or maybe pen-turning lathe at a local supplier.
As for inlay, can't help sorry.
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30th May 2006, 11:59 AM #3
inlay info
Also, I'm interested in inlaying turquoise and abalone. Can anyone recommend some good instructional books for turning, carving, and inlaying. For inlaying, it would be great to find a book with instructions for cutting the stones and abalone properly
Rookee, here you go and for the most part they are in your neck of the woods, have fun!
A few links related to your request.Have a good look through the sites as they provide addiotnal info on working with this medium
http://www.aquabluemaui.com/aqarchi.html
http://www.inlayusa.com/
http://www.mopsupplies.com/mop_pricelist.html
the NZ shell has some of the deepest colours due to, I am told the low water temps
http://www.pauamana.com/
stone stuff
http://www.inlay.com/stone_inlay/
http://www.arizonasilhouette.com/Crushed_Stone.htm
http://www.stephenhatcher.com/Basic%...Ver%201.0).PDF
http://www.marbleemporium.com/
and this one maybe a bit out of your range. But its got some amazing pics of waterjet cut tile work.
http://www.cec-waterjet.com/index.html
hughieInspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso
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30th May 2006, 04:38 PM #4New Member
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Thanks for the great links and info. That's exactly what I'm looking for. One last thing, if anyone can recommend an affordable and versatile mini lathe (i don't plan on turning large peices of wood and have a very small working space) that would be great. I read a post on this forum about an attachment that allows you to carve obscure shapes
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...t=10707&page=2
http://www.token.crwoodturner.com/ecc/
http://tinypic.com/e0les2.jpg
Something that can use these adaptors would be perfect. I'm hoping to spend $200-400 on a mini lathe that would work.
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30th May 2006, 04:56 PM #5
SkewChiDAMN really likes the Leda mini lathe.
Other than that I can't help.
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31st May 2006, 04:21 AM #6New Member
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Thanks. This one looks similar and quite less expensive. Is the Leda a better product?
http://cgi.ebay.com/5-SPEED-10-X-18-...QQcmdZViewItem
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31st May 2006, 11:01 AM #7
Usually the price is justified by machining and bearings (but I am not an expert).
Cam<Insert witty remark here>
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31st May 2006, 12:19 PM #8
quality
]Usually the price is justified by machining and bearings
I know cos a I got a cheapee and have spent some time and effort getting to sit still on the floor :eek: and to stop damn thing wobbling around like a pea stick in a hurricane.
Failing that look around for your local Wood Turners chapter, Theres gotta be one near by
http://www.woodturner.org//community...t=Chapter+List
hughieInspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso
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31st May 2006, 12:46 PM #9Woodturner
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Eccentric Chuck Adapter
Rookee, I cannot speak for the EBay lathe. The Jet mini, and General International Maxi- Lathes are good ones. I have the General. The eccentric chuck adapter made by Ken Grunke up in Wisconsin is a fine tool. I own one, and I like it! http://www.token.crwoodturner.com/ecc
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1st June 2006, 01:26 PM #10New Member
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I just bought the Jet mini for $260 with free shipping. The Leda I could only find in AUS and shipping was really expensive. Thanks for the help. I'll probably have more ?'s when I start working on my first project.
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1st June 2006, 01:29 PM #11
Fair enough. I think that the Jet was a good purchase.
Please ask questions when they arise.
Cam<Insert witty remark here>