cutting 150mm x 29mm Diameter lengths

[maverick54]

Hi I need to turn 6 pieces of wood 150mm long x 29mm in diameter.

Do I need a tool rest with fixed cutter to slide along the bed in order to get an even diameter along the length or is there another way of doing it?

Thanks

 

[Paul Hannaby]

If you hold a gouge or skew at a given angle and just traverse it sideways, it will cut a straight line. All you have to do is to get the angle right so you produce a cylinder and not a cone
You could do this with either a gouge or skew but a skew would leave a better finish

 

[Spindle]

Hi

The quick answer is no - you don't need any 'special' equipment - however you would appear to be fairly new to woodturning and as such I would suggest you do some net based research into spindle turning, plenty of info available and you will be able to relate it to whatever equipment you have.

Regards Mick

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Turn two pieces and cut them down, rather than six - save some work.

 

[YewTube]

Cut a number of grooves, with a parting tool, down to 29mm and then join them up with a skew or spindle gouge and then sand with wide piece of abrasive.

Bill

 

[maverick54]

Cut a number of grooves, with a parting tool, down to 29mm and then join them up with a skew or spindle gouge and then sand with wide piece of abrasive.

Bill

Thanks Bill. That makes sense.