Stephen Hibbs
03-31-2006, 6:13 PM
3 questions really-
1-Do I cut the blanks going lengthwise with the length of the tree/branch/plank
2-if I have to, is it better to use a drill bit that's slightly bigger or smaller than the 7mm hole desired.
3-can they be turned wet or do they have to be dried entirely?
I'm thinking about getting into this pen turning fairly seriously after making my first few, and I'm thinking of just using a plank of walnut to make my first batch of blanks to skirt paying for more blanks, and later using my own wood.
1-Do I cut the blanks going lengthwise with the length of the tree/branch/plank
2-if I have to, is it better to use a drill bit that's slightly bigger or smaller than the 7mm hole desired.
3-can they be turned wet or do they have to be dried entirely?
I'm thinking about getting into this pen turning fairly seriously after making my first few, and I'm thinking of just using a plank of walnut to make my first batch of blanks to skirt paying for more blanks, and later using my own wood.