MrPukaShell
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I have been doing pendants this way using scrap woods that I acquire along the way. Bowl scraps, "freebies" from the vendors and general stuff from around the shop. I start off with a piece of wood 2 X 2 X 1.5 +/-. I mark the center on each side and then use a compass to draw a circle. On one side I use a forstner bit and drill a hole about .5" deep in the center. On the other side I drill a 3/8 hole about an inch deep off center, usually about 1/4-3/8 down from the top of the circle. I mount it on a chuck with pin jaws and first turn it round. Then I do the face and round over the front edge. I then cut the back side and make the pendant the thickness I am looking for. I leave about a 1/2 inch tendon to hold the pendant to the body while sanding. I part it off with a parting tool and sand the back with a hand held drill with a sanding pad. A bath in wipe on poly and buff to a shine. I have put a few pictures together of the process so you could see what I was talking about. I really like the idea of the jigs with off center pin locations and the possibilities that go along with it. But this cost me nothing and like I said it is a great way to use up some scrap pieces. After you turn a few you will get the idea. I will usually mark up about 10 at a time one night and drill all of the holes. Next night turn and give them the bath. 3rd night buff and your done.
Comments welcome....
Comments welcome....