Oct./Nov. Challenge - Multi Axis Turning

[Jason Goodrich]

Jumping in to start the next challenge. There is a lot that can be done with multi axis turning and it has been a while since we last had it as a challenge. It is the time of year to get to work on ornaments, so that is a good idea for a project. Hopefully we also see an ornament exchange set up soon.

We will go through the end of November on this one. Post your picture by 11/30. I don’t recommend waiting until Thanksgiving weekend, but maybe that will give some time for a few extra last minute entries.

 

[Jolie0708]

Oh lordy.... gotta study up on this one, but I'm in!

First challenge I've gotten to do in more than a year now, I've been so excited! Ha ha, it's the little things. Ornament exchange sounds fun!

 

[trc65]

Here is the thread for the previous multi axis challenge. Lots of links and examples.

Fall Turning Challenge multi-axis

@Maverick @trc65 @Steve in VA @Barb @Tony @Tom Smart @William Tanner and anyone else who answers the call, The challenge is a multi-axis turning, using a minimum of 3 axis. This technique can be used on spindles, platters, boxtops or anything else you come up with. Feel free to post your...

woodbarter.com

 

[Lou Currier]

Definitely in this time! Already have a project in mind...just hope the hurricane doesn't get in the way!!!

 

[Hilltopper46]

My better half was getting ready for church this morning and found that the refill for her lint roller would not fit on the handle she had. So I headed out to the shop and threw this together. I hope this meets the criteria of an off-center turning...

Wood is ash - from a tree that stood in front of my daughter's house when she lived in Mukwonago, WI. Finish is a home made friction polish made with beeswax, mineral oil and diatomaceous earth. It took me about 45 minutes and I was in a hurry.






Including a couple pics of the piece on the lathe - I roughed it out between centers and then marked offsets for the drive center and the tailstock and then turned the handle between centers and parted off. I then mounted it centered in a chuck and turned the shaft for the roller refill. Finally turned a very shallow cap to fit over the end and drilled a hole for a screw to hold it.

 

[Tony]

Okay, just saw this. I've got one in mind, I'm in.

 

[Tony]

Well crap, I was thinking we had more time, won't get anything in, sorry.

 

[Jason Goodrich]

Too much going on recently. I think the ornament exchange has been good though. I think we should extend this challenge another month.

 

[SENC]

Late, just forgot about the deadline. I'm pretty sure I saw this idea somewhere on this forum, but don't remember for sure or who posted. At any rate, my bride wanted a turned ornament and this had been in the back of my mind since seeing it so thought I'd kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Some of Kevin's FBE, stabilized so hopefully the color will hold long term. Spray-on lacquer finish.

 

[Spinartist]

Is challenge over?

HAS VOTING BEGUN ??

 

[Lou Currier]

Good question

 

[Spinartist]

looks like only 2 entries so far

 

[Lou Currier]

Is the monthly challenge dying a slow death

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

I attempted a multi axis turning about a month ago and it was bad enough I just tossed it. Then the holidays and cold weather took hold. I can't foresee getting time to do another turning for about a month due to company coming in from outta state for an extended stay.

 

[trc65]

Is the monthly challenge dying a slow death View attachment 266312

I don't think so...

We hit against the ornament exchange, then Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. I'd forgotten about until your and Spinartists' posts.

I know that there have been quite a few turners who have joined in the last few months, along with those who have been active in the challenges, and I think it is worth it to try another time or two.

I don't know what is best for this challenge with only two entries. Either vote a winner from the two, or tag everybody and publicize giving a couple more weeks. I'd be willing to brave the cold and get something done if the decision is made to try for more entries in this one.

 

[SENC]

I'd vote for rebooting this multi-axis challenge anew for Jan/Feb.I'd like to see what everyone comes up with.

 

[trc65]

There are a lot of ideas from the previous multi-axis challenge, and I believe there were a bunch of links posted with "how to" videos and articles.

 

[Hilltopper46]

Anything you decide is fine with me. I had fun just making something!!