(03-09-2021, 03:04 PM)MrGuy Wrote:(03-09-2021, 01:59 PM)GAW9576 Wrote: I had problems turning Black palm because of at least a few of the problems you mentioned with the bog oak.
I ended up cutting a piece out at a 45 degree angle to the grain. It made it so I wasn't catching the grain on it's sides all the time and I was able to turn it much easier. I made a rough shape then refined it the rest of the way with sand paper. The end result was stunning with the grain showing on the 45. Another thing I have read about and done is rough shape then apply a coat of the thinest CA glue let dry turn some more apply another coat of super thin CA glue turn some more ect. Ect. The super thin CA glue penetrates enough to stabilize a thin layer at a time. It also would seal up the one really good against water. I have a love-hate relationship with the weed CA finishes they can be a pain in the butt. However when you get them right there glass smooth beautiful finishes that are extremely durable.
I look forward to seeing updates on this thread and what you come up with. Good luck.
Awesome suggestions, thank you! I really like the idea of finding a 45 degree angle to work with. I’m going to have to go through all the blocks and see if any of them look suitable.
(03-09-2021, 05:45 PM)twhite Wrote: They did not print as good as I hoped. The handle sucks and the head beads s bit of tuning. I will try again tonight. I also modified the handle so it will fit the head with a dowel pin. That way I will print handle upright.
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Yeah I just cut the end of the blank at a 45 then cut the 4 sides to 90 degrees of that then cut the other end. Hope that makes sense. Basically I had to make a blank on a 45 from a much larger blank. It wouldn't even have to be a full 45 the blank you have picturesd would be plenty big enough.