Comments on: Spindle Turning Basics https://www.wwgoa.com/post/spindle-turning-basics/ Sun, 03 Sep 2023 01:11:19 +0000 hourly 1 By: Customer Service https://www.wwgoa.com/post/spindle-turning-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-4545060 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 19:18:18 +0000 http://www.wwgoa.com/?p=3089#comment-4545060 In reply to JOSEPH.

Hi Joseph. I would suggest experimenting with your speed. You don’t want to move out of your comfort zone, but in general, to a certain point you can achieve a better surface finish at a higher speed. I would also suggest experimenting with different chisels. If you can get comfortable using a skew chisel, it can produce a near finish-ready surface on a spindle.
Thanks
Paul-WWGOA

]]> By: JOSEPH https://www.wwgoa.com/post/spindle-turning-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-4541123 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 23:17:31 +0000 http://www.wwgoa.com/?p=3089#comment-4541123 I am just starting wood turning. The roughing gouge is sharp. I am finding rings from the gouge. Speed is 850 ona2x2 poplar 17in piece. Is this normal a is just a matter of clean up with a skew?

]]> By: paul langenbach https://www.wwgoa.com/post/spindle-turning-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-4099365 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 18:54:46 +0000 http://www.wwgoa.com/?p=3089#comment-4099365 would like to know how to turn and tapered and fluted spindle

]]> By: Customer Service https://www.wwgoa.com/post/spindle-turning-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-3925288 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 19:06:23 +0000 http://www.wwgoa.com/?p=3089#comment-3925288 In reply to Anton.

Hi Anton. The way to do this is to establish the depths at the beginning, middle and end of the cone by using a parting tool and a caliper. If it is a longer cone shape then you’ll want to establish a couple other depth points along the continuum. Then you remove material using a spindle gouge, taking it down to the depth that you’ve established at each point along the way. After you have the cone shape defined, make a couple smooth continuous passes along the entire cone with a sharp gouge to clean it up.
Thanks
Paul-WWGOA

]]> By: Anton https://www.wwgoa.com/post/spindle-turning-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-3918783 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 18:56:25 +0000 http://www.wwgoa.com/?p=3089#comment-3918783 This is very helpful. I have notice on spindles many times besides the coves and beads there are other shapes as well. They tend to be in the center of the spindle and one end is wider and gradually becomes thinner. It is almost like a cone shape. What is the best way to get this done? Thanks.

]]> By: Arash https://www.wwgoa.com/post/spindle-turning-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-1009312 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:03:50 +0000 http://www.wwgoa.com/?p=3089#comment-1009312 Very useful!
Thank you!

]]> By: Thomas https://www.wwgoa.com/post/spindle-turning-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-793280 Sun, 19 Jun 2016 08:17:23 +0000 http://www.wwgoa.com/?p=3089#comment-793280 Would love to see this done with carbide tools and how to work the same spindle with the carbide tools.

]]> By: rob jahnke https://www.wwgoa.com/post/spindle-turning-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-111756 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 06:52:27 +0000 http://www.wwgoa.com/?p=3089#comment-111756 Great can’t wait to get started

]]> By: WWGOA Team https://www.wwgoa.com/post/spindle-turning-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-89891 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 16:04:13 +0000 http://www.wwgoa.com/?p=3089#comment-89891 In reply to MD Goldman.

Hmm, spindle turning speed charts I’ve seen for roughing 4” blanks call for a starting speed of 750 rpm. 1500 sounds very high to me for the roughing step.

]]> By: MD Goldman https://www.wwgoa.com/post/spindle-turning-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-89718 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 02:29:51 +0000 http://www.wwgoa.com/?p=3089#comment-89718 why do you suggest a speed of 750 rpm for a 4″ blank when all formulas indicate almost double this?

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