Fluting Jig

[sbarton22]

I'm not sure what I am looking for exactly. I'm thinking that I might have seen or heard of some sort of jig that maybe you mount a dremel or similar to the lathe to cut flutes.

Correct me if I am wrong, but the Beall pen wizard does spirals on pens and is a stand alone tool. I'm kind of thinking the same thing, but on a larger scale.


Is there any such beast I can look into?

 

[Simplex]

Here is what I use. It can be used for fluting and other intricate designs.


alisam.com/page/14g9f/Metalworking.html

 

[scotirish]

Check this one out:
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/LIXGAX.html
Ron

 

[sbarton22]

I'm not sure I get how it works, but I believe this is a start.

 

[Sylvanite]

A pen wizard will do straight flutes (longitudinal cuts) as well as spirals. A legacy mill is a larger version that works with a router to make just about any shape you like.

Regards,
Eric

 

[Wildman]

http://homepage3.nifty.com/manasan/english/diy/diygr60.htm

http://cumberlandwoodturners.com/PDF Files/fluting_jig_for_the_lathe.pdf


http://www.scrollsaws.com/WoodLathe/router_jig.htm

http://www.jeffsturnedwood.com/Video.html

Folks have made router jigs that allow attacking work on top or side while mounted in lathe.

Of course if can find an old Sears Router Crafter on E-bay or yard sale life might be simpler.

 

[Chuck Key]

Make one.

 

[DurocShark]

Here is what I use. It can be used for fluting and other intricate designs.


alisam.com/page/14g9f/Metalworking.html

Alisam is pretty awesome. I bought their indexing wheel for my Rikon lathe, with the intention of building a fluting jig for my Dremel when the "we must move to CA now!" order came down from SWMBO.

Their product and service were both outstanding.