Originally Posted by
Reed Gray
Whipping with spindles is common. Some one gave a ration of 10 to 1, as in a 1 inch diameter spindle 10 inches long will not whip/flex when turning. If you start going longer and narrower, whipping happens as there is not enough wood to support even the lightest bevel rub. Look up Woodturner 21 on You Tube. Can't remember his name, but he is very good with spindles. When turning longer legs, he has a steady rest in the middle of the spindle. I recently completed a rolling pin for pasta that is 3 feet long and 1 1/2 inch diameter. It wasn't easy, and I turned it down several times and allowed it to adjust. A fun project. When done turning, I put some 80 grit on a straight board to even it all out. Too much pressure on the tailstock can also add to problems.
robo hippy