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Spindle turning question - atgcpaul - 05-15-2016
I want to turn some round walnut mid-century modern-esque legs. I think 1 1/4 - 1 1/2" in diameter. Do you guys always start with an 8/4 blank or would face gluing 2 4/4 blanks give acceptable results, too? It would seem like the glue joint would be relatively invisible here.
Thanks
Paul
Re: Spindle turning question - Wild Turkey - 05-15-2016
depends on how well matched the boards are. If you have a wide board and rip it down the middle you'll have a near perfect match on that edge. Other edge will depend on the edges of the board.
Re: Spindle turning question - YSU65 - 05-15-2016
I did this with 8/4 oak for a dining room table because I needed the legs to be about 3 1/2 square at the top. I had a book match at one side, pretty good match on the other one. I did a dark stain so that tended to hide things but remember it will be a table leg. Unless someone is crawling under the table (like a wood turner) it will be pretty invisible to a norml person. I have also used two 4/4 pieces on unturned legs that came out very well. I would also think walnut usually does not have a striking grain pattern so you will probably be OK with what ever action you choose...Tom
Re: Spindle turning question - Arlin Eastman - 05-15-2016
Paul I do not think it matters but if you cut it you can always put a contrasting wood between it for a nice look also.
Arlin
Re: Spindle turning question - pvwoodcrafts - 05-15-2016
too bad your not closer to Garrett Co. I got lots of 8/4 walnut
Re: Spindle turning question - Dennis Puskar - 05-15-2016
Yes I would start with 8/4 stock, I try to avoid gluing up stock.
Re: Spindle turning question - MichaelMouse - 05-18-2016
Find some quarter sawn or close to it, and if the grain is straight, you should be able to conceal the glue joint (dark glue) in between annual rings. then, when you get ready to attach it to the table, put your best match quarter faces outside to be seen, and make sure the other leg visible at the same time is also quarter. Lots of folks forget this in flat work, and feel foolish with a face and quarter visible at the same time.