Woodturning Thin Stem Goblet With ‘Shaggy Dog’ Bark
by Alan Stratton on Friday, July 17th, 2020 | 8 Comments
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The wood for this goblet is unusual. It is birch with a very shaggy bark. It did not leaf out this spring. So, now it is wood for turning.
Turning a thin stem on this goblet does require some special provisions including support for the long thin piece.
My process sequence is:
- Mount between centers making sure the pith is off center.
- Cut a mounting tenon and remount in a chuck.
- Cut a smooth area in the stem area for use with the steady rest.
- Engage the steady rest.
- Hollow the interior of the goblet and sand. Optionally apply finish.
- Support the bowl portion with a fitted faceplate on the live center. Remove the steady rest.
- Cut the exterior of the bowl portion.
- Working in small sections, form the stem portion, never going back up to previous thin sections.
- Form the exterior of the base.
- Either on the lathe or with carving tools, hollow the interior of the base if the wood is wet.
The goblet is 6 inches tall and 2 inches in diameter and finished with walnut oil.
I now can do remote demonstrations for any club, world-side.
Links:
My DIY Lathe Steady Rest (Be sure to also watch the next one)
Update To My DIY Lathe Steady Rest
Enjoy!
Your early use of the steady rest is a tool I will remember and utilize often.
I had not used it that early before. But it seems to be the thing to do.
Thank you.
Alan
Alan,
Using a steady rest is a clever approach. I did cringe while viewing the video. Awesome work!
—Joe
Were you cringing with the stem? If so, we were cringing together.
Alan
Very nice goblet. Steady rest is the only way to go.
It sure reduced my stress.
Alan
I, also watched Rudy’s demo – I like the steady rest and need to built one for myself.
Nice work.
It is often useful.
Thank you
Alan