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PLEASE NOTE:

While the theme of some of my art may be fanciful, these objects are not not intended for children. Also, no piece should be considered food safe unless specifically labeled otherwise.

About the images:

(Left to Right)

- "Take me to your leader" (2011)
- "Purpleheart rocket box (2011)
- "Hall of the Mountain King" (2001)
- "Colony #1" (2008)
- "Departure" (2006)

Last Modified:

30 September 2015

INTRO TO MULTI-CENTER AND MULTI-AXIS TURNING

Montage of examples.

Introduction

Multi-center and multi-axis turnings don't have to be huge or complicated to be interesting. They're a good way to strengthen basic turning skills and to develop an eye for seeing volume in blocks of wood, plus they're a good way to use up some of the odd offcuts and "turnings that didn't quite work" that are lying around my workshop. The bandsaw, drill press and belt/disc sander also get a workout when I do these types of projects, but they can be done with hand tools and elbow grease as well.

Good tool technique - knowing how to place the bevel to begin a cut, etc. - and sharp tools are important. Also, the turnings will be off balance much of the time, so a securely anchored lathe and healthy dose of common sense are required. Not for the faint of heart. Some turning experience and sturdy safety gear are a must.

All text and photos and the design of the "Auxiliary headstock Jig" are c. Johnna Y. Klukas, all rights reserved. Using this design to build a jig for your own use is fine, but using this design to build them for resale is not.

Woodworking is an inherently dangerous activity. The non-woodworking techniques described here aren't all that safe, either. Sharp tools, powerful motors, big lumps of wood, chemicals, fumes, etc. can cause you serious bodily injury or even death. These pages are NOT meant as a substitute for instruction by a qualified teacher, just as an illustration of how I do certain things. I take no responsibility for any mishaps you may experience during a fit of inspiration. You've been warned.

Intro to Multi-Center/Multi-Axis turning pages:

COMING SOON!