Darrell Feltmate wrote:
> It is usually easier and faster to turn duplicate pieces by hand.
That depends. Are you duplicating, or are you making duplicates ?
I can turn out a set of matching pieces by hand, but I can't make one
new piece to match someone else's existing one. I can't even turn out
matching pieces over several days.
Darrell Feltmate wrote:
> Dingbat (I'm not calling names, folks. That is the handle on his email!)
I'm posting through Google, as I'm not at home. I've used the same
email address for years, so some of you might recognise it, and the
full name 8-)
> For most duplicates, close enough is great.
Close enough is _better_. If you want a Windsor chair with _identical_
spindles, go to the Swedenborg. If you want just enough variation
between them to give it character, have it hand made. If you want the
spindles to taper properly as they vary in length, go to a good turner
who can vary the shape in proportion throughout, not just duplicate
them and trim the ends.
Dingbat (I'm not calling names, folks. That is the handle on his email!)
For most duplicates, close enough is great. The four legs of a chair or
table for instance. Small discrepancies will not be noticed by the human eye
and if someone is going to take a micrometer to them, tough. Besides, ofter
trying to turn a hundred spindles alike, for instance, your duplicating
skills will improve immensely. On the other hand, considering the surface
most duplicators leave, after 100 spindles your sanding technique should be
second to none :-)
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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS, Canada
www.aroundthewoods.com
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> Darrell Feltmate wrote:
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> > It is usually easier and faster to turn duplicate pieces by hand.
>
> That depends. Are you duplicating, or are you making duplicates ?
>
> I can turn out a set of matching pieces by hand, but I can't make one
> new piece to match someone else's existing one. I can't even turn out
> matching pieces over several days.
>
Basil
Any special reason? It is usually easier and faster to turn duplicate pieces
by hand.
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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS, Canada
www.aroundthewoods.com
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> Hello all
> Any ;plans for DIY tracer / duplicator for woodworking lathe?
> tia
> Basil
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"basil" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hello all
> Any ;plans for DIY tracer / duplicator for woodworking lathe?
> tia
> Basil
>
In the unlikely even you are in upstate NY, I have a craftsman duplicator I
would be willing to sell for a reasonable price.