Woodworker's Journal 1994-18-1, страница 27
Although there are any number of ways to turn legs with pad feet, where the leg is offset relative to the foot— often called country cabriole legs—we think the method used here in our shop is as foolproof as any. The dimensions and instructions detailed here apply specifically to the leg and foot on the Porringer Top Tea Table (page 31). As with any technique that you haven't tried before, it's a good idea to practice first on a length of scrap before going to work on your project stock. Layout Details First up is preparing your four leg blanks, each measuring 13/4 in. by P/4 in. by 273/4 in. long. Take note that the 27V4 in. length given here is 1-V4 in. longer than the final length, with 7/r in. extra being allowed at both ends. Next, you'll need to lay out several important points—the center points at the ends of the blanks, the top and bottom of the fool, and the point where the turned section of the leg terminates. These are all shown in the Layout Detail. Next up is locating the offset center points at both ends of the blank, which you'll use when mounting in the lathe to turn the spindle portion of the leg. As shown, the offset at the bottom end is midway between the stock center point and the corner. Transfer that point to the face of the blank. To locate the offset at the top end, scribe a line along the face, intersecting through the center point of the shoulder line where the spindle turning ends. Then, as shown, transfer that line to the diagonal on the top end of the blank. Take note that these center points are specifically for the leg shown. If you are turning a similar leg, but the length is different, then the points are no longer valid. Repeat this layout procedure on all four legs. You are now ready to mount the blank in the lathe. Step-By-Step 1 First up, mount the blank using the true center points (instead of the offset center points) on each end. Note that the foot section is toward the tail stock of the lathe.
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