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Woodturning Project: Beginner : Awl

Wood Turning an Awl (3)

Use your calipers to measure the diameter of the ferrule plus a bit. woodworking lathe project: parting in
Cut in with your parting tool and calipers to leave a spot where the ferrule will eventually go. woodworking lathe project: rolling the end
wood turning project: decorating with bead or burn
With your parting tool, cut down the wood before the ferrule tenon so it is small enough for the ferrule to easily slip over it. woodturning curve: beginner tool cut
Now cut a gentle curve of bead and cove from the decoration to the ferrule cut. Follow the picture of the pattern. Either a spindle gouge or a skew works well. If you use a skew this piece will likely not need sanding, wood turning tip
Back off the tail stock and place the ferrule over the small tenon on the end. I have removed the piece for easy picture taking, but it is not necessary. Make sure the end of the ferrule that is deburred is on first. woodturning tip

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