Honey Dipper (sort of)

[wassaw998]

Just playing / Trying to learn

- these are out of scrap 2x4's.

[RayintheUK]

A real pair of honeys (sort of)!

What did you use, Chris - just a spindle gouge, or were other tools involved as well?

Ray.

[kwgeorge]

I think you did very well! 2X4’s are not easy wood to work at all as they tear very easy and are loaded with micro cracks from being dried to quickly. Keep at it and when you get to a good turning piece of wood you will be amazed at what you learned.

[Ken Weaver]

That's cool Chris - might try that to help me learn as well.

[wassaw998]

They were done with mostly spindle gouge (s), and a tad using a skew (Got a starter set of HSS tools from HF). Been reading and watching what videos I can get my hands on and then trying stuff on the lathe. Having fun.

[leehljp]

Great job! I'll bet they will be put to use real soon!

[monte]

Nice job Chris. Looks like you learn quickly.

[mater]

Those look great for learning. You will be turning prize pieces with that skill.

[RayintheUK]

quote:Originally posted by wassaw998

They were done with mostly spindle gouge(s), and a tad using a skew (Got a starter set of HSS tools from HF). Been reading and watching what videos I can get my hands on and then trying stuff on the lathe. Having fun.

They're good size pieces to practice working with the skew - which can be a difficult tool to start with. I've found that it pays to lift up the rest a little above center to get better control of planing cuts, if that helps.

For sure, there's no better way to get a great finish on a piece than to use a skew if you can. I've tried the "new-fangled" oval type, but went back to a 1.25" straight section for preference.

Keep having fun!

Ray.