im trying to handcraft some earings (plugs) and for the time being i dont want to use any power tools. does anyone have any advice on how to get a precise rounded piece of wood? ive been using compases, rulers, squares, files, sandpaper, all sorts of things and the results have been frusterating.
2007-07-21 05:57:40 · 5 answers · asked by tropicalorange 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
even in the days of old lathes were used to make dowels. they were foot powered lathes. you could try a spoke shave but i doubt that you would be happy with the results.
2007-07-21 06:04:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about starting with a dowel, cut it into widths you need using hand tools. If you need it cored, use a hand drill.
Otherwise, get some power tools.
2007-07-21 13:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by photoguy_ryan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Secure each end to start, like driving a small nail through a piece of plywood attached to a table. On the other end, drill a hole through a piece of plywood and attach a handle to the wood you are going to use. Then start cranking baby.
2007-07-21 13:11:28 · answer #3 · answered by old hippie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy dowels from various woods at stores like Woodcrafters. They come in a variety of sizes, lengths, and wood species.
2007-07-21 13:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use a 'Plane' and maybe a shaver & scraper will help.
2007-07-21 14:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋