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  • Any woodturners here?
  • ski
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    Something I always wanted to do, going to have my first lesson this Friday and been told to bring a selection of woods to play with.

    So I have some recently cut Oak, Ash, Hawthorn & Pine. Not sure what to take, so might just put a bit of everything in the boot.
    So here is the question…………….

    What bike related items could I possible make?

    😉

    soma_rich
    Free Member

    headset cap would be simple-ish
    bar end caps with cork inserts like the brooks ones
    valve caps

    stevehine
    Full Member

    wooden bars ? 😀

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    soma_rich
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    Stevehine dont joke!

    http://www.coolhunting.com/design/officine-firenze-milani.php

    I dont think they are turned though:

    ski
    Free Member

    Hmmm, bar end caps might be a great idea, something fairly simple and small to work on.

    Might just give that a try, if I make anything decent soma, I will send you a pair 😉

    tails
    Free Member

    Spokes! lol!

    It’s not that difficult to be okay at, but very difficult to master. Ash should turn nicely.

    soma_rich
    Free Member

    Ski thats very kind of you 🙂

    ski
    Free Member

    Ash should turn nicely

    That’s good news, just felled 40 ash trees 😉

    bajsyckel
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    Turning hubs is pretty straightforward. Making them functional is trickier. They are a nice scale for a beginner to work at though.

    PS – If all your wood is freshly felled then it makes a big difference to the way you are able to turn it on the lathe. Might be an idea to check with whoever is getting lessons if they don’t know already – they might be expecting you to arrive with a load of kiln-dried blanks.

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