Well actually my second go, the first is in the fire bin.
After looking at a lot of pics and my furniture books, watching a Glen Huey video, a Tom Laughlin video, and finding a template by Phil Lowe, I settled on his PH’s design and followed TL’s technique turning the foot rather than doing by hand (GH), and using a draw knife for the initial contouring (first time using a draw knife).
This was also my first time using a lathe. I bought this lathe probably 8 years ago ans have never used it. I have a rudimentary set of turning tools, but don’t have a way to sharpen them yet. I don’t really want to spend $150 on a Wolverine or One Way jig, so if anyone has a cheaper alternative I’d appreciate that.
Anyway, it seemed quite daunting, but actually was not really that hard. Very pleased with it. I’m going to do a couple more practice runs before I pull out the 12/4 money wood.
The pad is turned offset, so that was a little bit of a challenge, especially after it flew off the machine b/c I didn’t have the live center plunged in deep enough.
This is for a jewelry armoire. The leg is 20” high, there will be a 6” apron. I plan to add ears to the leg. This isn’t the final, still some sanding to do.
It will be bow front with some type if figured veneer drawer fronts. Similar to this design.
After looking at a lot of pics and my furniture books, watching a Glen Huey video, a Tom Laughlin video, and finding a template by Phil Lowe, I settled on his PH’s design and followed TL’s technique turning the foot rather than doing by hand (GH), and using a draw knife for the initial contouring (first time using a draw knife).
This was also my first time using a lathe. I bought this lathe probably 8 years ago ans have never used it. I have a rudimentary set of turning tools, but don’t have a way to sharpen them yet. I don’t really want to spend $150 on a Wolverine or One Way jig, so if anyone has a cheaper alternative I’d appreciate that.
Anyway, it seemed quite daunting, but actually was not really that hard. Very pleased with it. I’m going to do a couple more practice runs before I pull out the 12/4 money wood.
The pad is turned offset, so that was a little bit of a challenge, especially after it flew off the machine b/c I didn’t have the live center plunged in deep enough.
This is for a jewelry armoire. The leg is 20” high, there will be a 6” apron. I plan to add ears to the leg. This isn’t the final, still some sanding to do.
It will be bow front with some type if figured veneer drawer fronts. Similar to this design.
