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There are ways to do it by machine but it's pretty envolved and quite expensive. I would do it by hand. You have much more control over the shape and flow of the flutes either convex or concave. It's more a matter of patience than skill although the more skill you have the easier it is. I would take lessons from the Master of this technique. John Jordan. Here is a link to his website which has some articles on this technique. http://www.johnjordanwoodturning.com/John_Jordan_Woodturning/Tech_Articles.html
thanks for the replies.
i would like to do flutes in a spiral from the bottom outside to the top outside. probably also just straight up the side from bottom to top lip as well.
i will go take a look at the site you recommend.
thanks,
jess
You might want to check out Al Stirts' web site (Alstirt.com)
Click on Student Resources. If you ever get a chance to take
one of his classes, I would...
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Jess That is exactly what John Jordan teaches. The article on his website covers it pretty well. Doing it by hand you have total control of the shape of the flutes as well as the angle. This would be very difficult to do by machine.
there is a video out that describes in detail how to build a cable driven rig to cut spirals on turnings. I saw the video and home built version while attending the Ohio symposium. I don't remember who had it but can probably find out. It is a complicated build and you would need to be comfortable with some metal working skills to build this thing.
One thing he emphasises in the video is that cutting the spirals is the easy part. It's all the sanding/shaping/smoothing that takes the time, especially on the "open spiral" designs.
You guys are great. I had no idea that there were so many options. Thank you so much for all of your help and input. Can't wait to give it a try. Might even try them all. Being here in Alaska it is expensive to go to classes in the "lower 48", so I usually go for the videos. Thanks again, Jess
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