DIY texturising tool?

[LittleMissCreative]

Hi,

I'd like to add some texture detail to a pen and also to some other wood turnings, but I can't afford the Robert sorby tool.

Any ideas how I could do this?

Thanks.

 

[Charlie_W]

First, you could try a sewing tracing wheel and see what you get. The density of the wood and lathe speed will make a difference in the outcome.
Good luck!

 

[Magicbob]

youtube...
Lots of vids showing how to make and use a texturing tool

 

[Rick_G]

Cap'n Eddie has a video on using small burrs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4ZW5HTF274

I made my own using burr's for a dremel tool and some bearings that fit the shaft of the burr.

 

[mecompco]

I've been toying with the idea of adding texture to a pen. As a pipe smoker (and with the intentions of someday pipe maker), "texturizing" is called "rustification". There is also "blasting", which is done with a sand blaster (using various media) to create a texture. To create texture by hand, custom pipe makers use a variety of home-made tools. From a bunch of brads stuck into a handle to a sharpened screwdriver. Burrs in a Dremel, as above, can also be used (though things happen really fast with a Dremel!) Basically anything that will upset the wood in a random pattern can be used.

 

[Rick_G]

Burrs in a Dremel, as above, can also be used (though things happen really fast with a Dremel!) Basically anything that will upset the wood in a random pattern can be used.

I don't actually use the dremel. Just the burr mounted in a handle with a couple bearings to allow it to turn freely.

 

[farmer]

Texture

Hi,

I'd like to add some texture detail to a pen and also to some other wood turnings, but I can't afford the Robert sorby tool.

Any ideas how I could do this?

Thanks.

Turn your lathe on slow and do a cork screw down the side of the pen with a skew One pass like a set of threads .
If you are using Micro mesh then this will most likely force you into using polishing creams ..