Yeah, I made the blank.
Typically I use the Heavy CA when gluing pieces together. Be sure to scuff your metal pieces first for better adhesion. Also, as you sand or drill the blanks they absorb alot of heat, especially with the metal in there. I've noticed a tendency for seperation when they get too hot, so take your time. If nothing else, in dealing with these metals I am getting a great lesson in patience which I know that I definitely need. Lately I've been wrapping the blank in clear packing tape before drilling. Seems to help.I saw some of your work and I think it is all pretty cool. I tried to use aluminum and then copper like you did and it ended up ok but I had a hard time combining the different materials with wood. What do you use for adhesive? I tried it with medium ca and they kept comming loose.
Typically I use the Heavy CA when gluing pieces together. Be sure to scuff your metal pieces first for better adhesion. Also, as you sand or drill the blanks they absorb alot of heat, especially with the metal in there. I've noticed a tendency for seperation when they get too hot, so take your time. If nothing else, in dealing with these metals I am getting a great lesson in patience which I know that I definitely need. Lately I've been wrapping the blank in clear packing tape before drilling. Seems to help.
On the lathe, take your time. Keep your tool sharp and take nice light passes. Again, PATIENCE! You are not going to set any speed records taking this blank down. Watch how much you are taking off the whole pass, as the blade likes to find softer material and then will catch on the metal, leaving you looking for a piece on the floor to hopefully glue back on.
Hope this helps, if you have more questions let me know. I'll be happy to answer them.
One more question, how do you get the shapes on one side of theblank? I noticed you have designs with the metal on one side.
Not to be a total pain in the hiney, but(no pun intended), I'm gonna let you monkey around with that one for a while. If you still can't get it let me know. Happy turning.
Not to be a total pain in the hiney, but(no pun intended), I'm gonna let you monkey around with that one for a while. If you still can't get it let me know. Happy turning.
I never was arround when Eagle was here, but for a very 'eaglish' blank that is quite the similar response. I'll bet you just gave all those that knew him and read this a change in emotion (either smiling due to the similarity or maybe missing him a little).
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OK, you're givin' it the old heave ho and I commend you for that. What you have done in the second pen is good and you are half way to a Celtic knot. If you have never done a knot I recommend you check out:Ok, So its not fancy but its a start. I tried a bunch of things and I just cant get designs in there. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Here are two basic ones. I know, I know I messed up the cuts so the glue is visible.
OK, you're givin' it the old heave ho and I commend you for that. What you have done in the second pen is good and you are half way to a Celtic knot. If you have never done a knot I recommend you check out:
http://content.penturners.org/articles/2007/celticknot.pdf
This is a tutorial from the IAP library. Look in there and you may find more.
Back to your second pen. Consider your angle, play with it. Pay attention to the end result of a cut. The way that it looks in your pre-turned blank may be radically different than after you turn. Make mental notes of these changes and consider how they can be toyed with.
Let me know if you've done the knot before and how that turns out for you. :wink:
No prob. I think that you'll learn alot from the knot. Then we can go from there. Can't wait to see it, Have fun!Thanks Steve. I have never done knot but willing to try. I will check out the tutorial and turn something. I will post with what I come up with.
I know, I know I messed up the cuts so the glue is visible.