Mike vonBuelow
09-27-2012, 7:41 PM
Hello Turners,
Laser-head here, looking for something I can buy to spin wood for making coasters - but, with a slight twist (pun NOT intended) - and if its worth it, and if such a thing exists.
All I have is BASIC powertools - Ryobi table saw, central machinery drill press and belt sander, old craftsman scroll saw.... basically wanna-be-business start-up stuff... and my little laser beam maker.
Right now I cut a circle using my laser (so it's perfectly round) then grind away using my disc/belt sander - but I keep getting out of round. :(
Thoughts? Suggestions? Just get a basic lathe and learn to use it? Hire out?
Option #2 is to buy some 1/4 hardwood stock online and just have the coasters be laser cut, sand off any char, and finish.
Thanks in advance!
Laser-head here, looking for something I can buy to spin wood for making coasters - but, with a slight twist (pun NOT intended) - and if its worth it, and if such a thing exists.
All I have is BASIC powertools - Ryobi table saw, central machinery drill press and belt sander, old craftsman scroll saw.... basically wanna-be-business start-up stuff... and my little laser beam maker.
Right now I cut a circle using my laser (so it's perfectly round) then grind away using my disc/belt sander - but I keep getting out of round. :(
Thoughts? Suggestions? Just get a basic lathe and learn to use it? Hire out?
Option #2 is to buy some 1/4 hardwood stock online and just have the coasters be laser cut, sand off any char, and finish.
Thanks in advance!