Melinda_dd":3s30le5l said:
Tried turning my first ever ring last night.... !! Any tips anyone!!!
i don't have any fancy tools... Spindle gauge skew etc
captive ring or free standing curtain type ring)?
I am no expert and i am sure there are other, better ways... but when doing a captive ring , after turning blank to cylinder i simply use a thin parting tool to the approx depth (10mm?) either side of the 'ring', then shape the top 3/4's with a spindle gouge, sand and finish if need be, then using the parting tool or thin spindle gouge gently shape the inside of the ring incrementally from each side till it parts off. then finish shaping with small length of abrasive(s) shoe shine style - threaded behind ring and each end held in a different hand and move back and forth (the rounder it gets the quicker it spins.)
a lot easier to do than explain how to do
