Using a scraper cleanup the
first two rings. Note: do NOT touch the outer row of segments with the
scraper.
Clean up the outer
first to rows of segments only.
Run a lamp rod
through top ring and MDF. Lock with 2 nuts, one on each side. This will
support the project while turning and gluing on additional segments.
Clean up the outside, a steady
rest is used to clean up the inside to the outer row of segments only
.
Using the steady rest, power sand the
inside.
Continue building the
project. Note: tailstock adapter and MDF being used to clamp a row of
segments.
There are now 14 rows
glued together at this point of the project.
Lamp glue up is now
almost completed.
Lamp will now be
turned and sanded on the inside to the last row of segments.
Tailstock adapter and
MDF cone used to true up the outside on the Oneway 1018 lathe.
Base has been glued
onto the bottom of the Lamp project. Tailstock is used to clamp the base
Bottom marked to core out the
base, stead rest being used
Bottom cut through ready for
removal.
Inside being cored
with the Lyle Jamieson hollowing tool with the tear drop cutter.
Tailstock adapter, MDF and steady rest are used.
Turn the top down to
shape, sand and finish.
Part the remaining top
down to the lamp rod. Care must be used for the final cut at the lamp rod.