PapaTim
Member
Help!
I'm a noob that wants to try some stabilized wood but don't want to hose it up. Up to now I've only turned regular wood so far. I have some stabilized figured poplar I bought to make a sierra pen and cigar pencil for my wife. Here's what I know:
1. Use sharp tools.
2. When you think your tools are sharp enough, sharpen them more.
3. Don't drill through the blank, leave it long and cut to size after drilling.
4. Take light cuts.
Questions:
I'll be drilling on the lathe (slowest speed) with new drillbits. Should I stop every so often to let things cool or is going slow and clearing often adequate?
I use sumo glue for regular wood and I love it. Is it as good for stabilized wood or should I use thick CA or epoxy?
After rounding over I'll use a skew for shaping. Which grit should I start sanding with. Should it be dry, or wet?
Is working with stabilized wood similar to working with acrylics? If this goes well I'm thinking of trying them soon. How about burls? Which of the 3 is easiest? hardest?
Are there any other tips or tricks I need?
Thanks for all the help you folks provide. It's what gives me the confidence to try something new. Photo's will be forthcoming if all goes well but it'll take a while. Can only work at the lathe 10 to 15 minutes at a time and about an hour a day total.
I'm a noob that wants to try some stabilized wood but don't want to hose it up. Up to now I've only turned regular wood so far. I have some stabilized figured poplar I bought to make a sierra pen and cigar pencil for my wife. Here's what I know:
1. Use sharp tools.
2. When you think your tools are sharp enough, sharpen them more.
3. Don't drill through the blank, leave it long and cut to size after drilling.
4. Take light cuts.
Questions:
I'll be drilling on the lathe (slowest speed) with new drillbits. Should I stop every so often to let things cool or is going slow and clearing often adequate?
I use sumo glue for regular wood and I love it. Is it as good for stabilized wood or should I use thick CA or epoxy?
After rounding over I'll use a skew for shaping. Which grit should I start sanding with. Should it be dry, or wet?
Is working with stabilized wood similar to working with acrylics? If this goes well I'm thinking of trying them soon. How about burls? Which of the 3 is easiest? hardest?
Are there any other tips or tricks I need?
Thanks for all the help you folks provide. It's what gives me the confidence to try something new. Photo's will be forthcoming if all goes well but it'll take a while. Can only work at the lathe 10 to 15 minutes at a time and about an hour a day total.