Kevin the turner Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Hey folks, I have these small rounds of wood pieces that came from an old wooden viking bowling set. they are angled at the top. I'd like to keep this feature but when I start the hollowing Process I run into a lot of catches, even after I drill center of the piece. Any ideas could I possibly use forsener or small spade bit? Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 (edited) I'd give the forstner bit a try. Spade bits would probably catch and make a ragged opening. Edited September 3, 2020 by lew FlGatorwood, Cal and Gunny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 What size hole are you trying to achieve? Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin the turner Posted September 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 1 1/2 Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin the turner Posted September 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 This was my first attempt Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 15 minutes ago, Kevin the turner said: 1 1/2 Forstner, or if you can find one large enough spur bit. FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Is it possible to mount on the lathe? FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewB Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Looks like he used a hole saw on that thing. The way its cut. It may be too small to fit up on the lathe at this point.... FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin the turner Posted September 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Gerald said: Is it possible to mount on the lathe? I did have it on the Lathe Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin the turner Posted September 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 1 hour ago, AndrewB said: Looks like he used a hole saw on that thing. The way its cut. It may be too small to fit up on the lathe at this point.... I’ll post a before picture when I get home so y’all can see the issue Cal, FlGatorwood and Gunny 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin the turner Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 5 hours ago, Kevin the turner said: I’ll post a before picture when I get home so y’all can see the issue Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Ok here is an idea but I think it is not the answer. Cut the slant off and then turn or drill the end. Then cut the slant on bandsaw by using a V tray to hold the round piece. Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Steady hand and Easy Wood tools would be my choice. Drill center and work my way out to desired hole size. Straight cutter introduced straight in from the end. FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 12 hours ago, Kevin the turner said: Your welding table sorta looks like mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Altier Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 When drilling a large hole, be sure you chose a reduced speed Gunny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin the turner Posted September 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 13 hours ago, lew said: Your welding table sorta looks like mine! you should see my work bench for wood working.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin the turner Posted September 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 23 hours ago, Gerald said: Ok here is an idea but I think it is not the answer. Cut the slant off and then turn or drill the end. Then cut the slant on bandsaw by using a V tray to hold the round piece. I'm wanting to keep the slant to give it a different look. maybe if I drill deeper into the piece to get the affect I'm looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Moved this topic from Tips forum to Turners main forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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