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by Kathy and Scott Griffith

by Kathy and Scott Griffith

Introduction

Scott. and I would like to thank everyone for all the

letters, e-mails, and phone calls we've received in '

response to our mini-lathe series. It's been wonderful

hearing from you, and we are making every effort to

answer each inquiry. Remember, we do live in a rural

area of southern Lancaster Comity, PA, where, in

order to access our e-mail, we need to take a trip into

town to visit our beautiful library! Because of this,

and frequent power outages, some tilings from time to

time may get lost, ff we fail to answer a question,

please contact us again.

A pleasant and unexpected outcome of this series has been the visits from a i in ruber of folks who have stopped by our displays at woodcarving and art shows and at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Fair in Swashbucklers Grove. All this response lias fueled our continuing effort to share the rewards of creativity, especially with children. Special congratulations are sent out to all the Scout troop lenders, students, teachers, and parents who have been sharing this hobby and are using their skills to reach out to others.

Scott, and 1 have been part of each other's lives for almost 30 years and have learned the importance of J

positive support, humor, respect, and creative freedom. We hope to continue hearing from alj of you because that is wbar inspires us to reach higher. Keep up the good work and, most of all, keep smiling—it. is the best advertisement for an activity that makes you happy!

Getting started

The pocket watch kit allows a turner to create a handsome and unique gift item. The variety of clock face styles available and all fhe species of wood on the market could result in a plethora of one-of-a-kind pocket watches. The outer wooden rim of the watch provides an area for some decorative turning, it you desire. And we are sure some of you could design some creative stands for displaying the completed watches.

When preparing for this project, be sure to order both the chain and the stud, as well as a 3fimm-Dia. clock insert. If you choose, substitute a petite snid and gold ling for the heavy duty stud and chain and make a pendant watch. A French-twist rope chain is also available for the pendant watch variation.

If you opt to make the pocket watch using a 2"-Dia. clock insert, your wood blank will need to measure at least. I 12" thick (preferably 5/8" tliick) and 2-5/8" square. The 36mm-Dia. clock insert used in this demonstration requires a blank thai measures at least 1/2" thick and 2-1/4" square. Our model was made from Stahurli/.ed™ box elder bur).

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SUPPLIES

Carbii-Tec lathe, CT-talhe-l Three-piece turning tool set, PK1010 1 .athe mandrel set, PK100I I Till center vise, PK1301 •764" drill bit

1-3/8" forstner bit. PRO-1375 ^taburlized™ pen blank, 1/2" x 2-1/4" x 2-1/4"

Expanding collet chuck, PK1302 I'ocket watch chain. PK1294 I'ocket watch stud, PK1295 Clock insert, 36mm ' helhiwax cream, PKI009 abrasive rolls. PK1276 bralon sanding sheets "Alt of the supplies above are availab!. fr_ "t Stcd ■ ir ui: www.sti.el r.c. <

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