Turning Square to Round Spindle Transitions

Master woodworker George Vondriska demonstrates a simple woodworking technique to eliminate tearout on your spindle turnings when transitioning from your square blank to the round part of your design. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original video.

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1. njs36 March 16th, 2019

   splats and spindles are often not round, but almost oval shaped. how is this done? Ticket 23224

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   • Customer Service March 19th, 2019

     Dear Jon,

     Thank you for your patience. In response to your question-

     If you start out with a rectangular turning blank, and you stop turning before it is completely round, you will essentially have an oval.

     Sincerely,

     Paul
     Woodworkers Guild of America Video Membership

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     • njs36 March 19th, 2019

       thanks paul

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