12-03-2016, 11:36 AM
I'd like to try my hand at some captive ring turning, using a massive collection of broken ash and maple baseball bats from my son (former minor leaguer, now coach). But I'm unsure of what tool(s) to try, especially since I've never tried it before.
I can get a single size 3/8" tool from my local Woodcraft, which is the cheapest way to go, but the only size in that brand. Or spend a bunch more on those with replaceable tips (1/2" and down). I just hate to spend money on something I may not like, or be any good at, for that matter.
I'd like to make a baby rattle with two rings for my new granddaughter, and thought 1/2" rings would be safest, but hard maple or ash is pretty tough, so maybe I'm overthinking this. With no shortage of seasoned hardwood rounds, I can mess up a lot of them to get one that's right.
A search didn't turn up much, so I'm asking for direct input on tools.
I can get a single size 3/8" tool from my local Woodcraft, which is the cheapest way to go, but the only size in that brand. Or spend a bunch more on those with replaceable tips (1/2" and down). I just hate to spend money on something I may not like, or be any good at, for that matter.
I'd like to make a baby rattle with two rings for my new granddaughter, and thought 1/2" rings would be safest, but hard maple or ash is pretty tough, so maybe I'm overthinking this. With no shortage of seasoned hardwood rounds, I can mess up a lot of them to get one that's right.
A search didn't turn up much, so I'm asking for direct input on tools.
Tom
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“This place smells like that odd combination of flop sweat, hopelessness, aaaand feet"