besides using a lathe, what are some suggestions or exsisting hand tools that can produce accurate dowels?
by Lathe on Mar.27, 2009, under Do It Yourself (DIY)
tropicalorange asked:
im trying to handcraft some earings (plugs) and for the time being i dont want to use any power tools. does anyone have any advice on how to get a precise rounded piece of wood? ive been using compases, rulers, squares, files, sandpaper, all sorts of things and the results have been frusterating.
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im trying to handcraft some earings (plugs) and for the time being i dont want to use any power tools. does anyone have any advice on how to get a precise rounded piece of wood? ive been using compases, rulers, squares, files, sandpaper, all sorts of things and the results have been frusterating.
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March 28th, 2009 on 1:33 am
even in the days of old lathes were used to make dowels. they were foot powered lathes. you could try a spoke shave but i doubt that you would be happy with the results.
March 29th, 2009 on 9:21 pm
How about starting with a dowel, cut it into widths you need using hand tools. If you need it cored, use a hand drill.
Otherwise, get some power tools.
March 31st, 2009 on 9:22 pm
Secure each end to start, like driving a small nail through a piece of plywood attached to a table. On the other end, drill a hole through a piece of plywood and attach a handle to the wood you are going to use. Then start cranking baby.
April 2nd, 2009 on 3:02 am
You can buy dowels from various woods at stores like Woodcrafters. They come in a variety of sizes, lengths, and wood species.
April 2nd, 2009 on 9:52 am
Use a ‘Plane’ and maybe a shaver & scraper will help.