38 - Ring Boxes, страница 2
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FAX 515-283-0447 E-Mail: ShopNotes@shopnotes.com Internet: http://www.shopnotes.com PRINTED IN U.S.A. WoodNzt NOW ON THE WEB! • 50 Woodworking Tips Online • Woodworking Techniques — Step-by-Step • Project plans you can download • WoodNet Forum — Woodworkers' Q & A • Power Tool Reviews Point your browser to: http://www.augusthome.com Select "Woodworking" from the Welcome Page menu. EDITOR'S NOTE CutoffsOne question I often get asked is, "Why don't you guys at ShopNotes feature more turning projects and techniques for the lathe?" Well, to be perfectly honest, I don't have that much experience working on a lathe. So up to now, I've been just a bit hesitant to tackle a lathe project. However, Bryan (our assistant editor), is pretty good on a lathe. In fact, he's turned several projects recently that have really caught my interest. But they either look too complicated. Or they require too many different turning tools. 'Okay, if you were holds rings and pieces of jewelry. And usually the box has a lid so you can hide your treasures inside." That's when the light bulb finally lit. A ring box sounded exactly like the type of project we were looking for. two tools. As it turns out, it was far easier to turn a ring box than I ever imagined. In fact, the base of the box and the lid can be turned with two basic tools: a scraper and a parting tool. (See page 10 for tips on using a scraper.) finish. Not only that, you can accomplish the entire project (from initial shaping to going to include just Experiment a little. Have the fmal aPPlica" one simple project in ~ A J 1 + an issue, what would SOmejUU. Ana Let trie while it's still on the it be?" I asked. shavings fly. lathe. (We've also "How about a small - hand mirror that slips into a lady's purse?" he said. So we decided to give it a try. The mirror was simple enough. We turned a basic disk, scooped out a shallow recess, and glued in the mirror. But there was still something about it that wasn't quite right. So we showed the mirror to Jeanne (our receptionist). She said, "The biggest problem with that mirror is it will get all scratched up in a woman's purse. How about adding a cover?" That sounded like a great idea. And it didn't take us long to turn a cover for the mirror. But when we put the two pieces together, they resembled a hamburger bun more than a mirror. Fortunately, the project was about to take a "turn" for the better. ring box. Jeanne took one look at the mirror and said, "It's too big for my purse, but you could make a nice ring box out of it." "So just what is a ring box?" I asked. "You know, it's a small box that - included an article about finishing on a lathe, see page 28.) jam chucks. But there is one thing that might stump you when turning ai ring box. It has to do with turning the" bottom of the box. The problem is the bottom is turned after you've scooped out the insides of the box. But if the box is hollowed out like a pumpkin, how do you remount it on the lathe? The solution is a simple "jam" chuck turned from a block of wood. (For more on this, see page 29.) experiment. As you can see, I'm excited about these ring boxes. They provide a great opportunity to experiment with different types of wood. In fact, we used several pieces of highly figured wood we've been saving for just the right project, refer to page 12. Regardless of the type of wood you use, don't be afraid to experiment a little with the basic shape. Just a subtle change can have a dramatic effect in the appearance of the box. So have some fan with this project. And let the shavings fly. Reprinted 2002 2 2 ShopNotes No. 38 |
