Jgrden
Member
Here is a question or a need that has to be answered. It will be hard to explain.
When making corn cob pens (sans resins) I have found that you cannot use a chisel to cut and shape the size of the pen. It is necessary to use sandpaper to cut it down to size which takes time and wastes sandpaper. Now then the obvious is to cut off the sides using a band saw - freehand. This is good but unreliable and a little unsafe.
Has any one created a jig with a rod that holds the blank an equal distance away from the blade as you shave off the sides?
If so, would you mind sharing your device?
When making corn cob pens (sans resins) I have found that you cannot use a chisel to cut and shape the size of the pen. It is necessary to use sandpaper to cut it down to size which takes time and wastes sandpaper. Now then the obvious is to cut off the sides using a band saw - freehand. This is good but unreliable and a little unsafe.
Has any one created a jig with a rod that holds the blank an equal distance away from the blade as you shave off the sides?
If so, would you mind sharing your device?