Half/Split columns using two 2x4s

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Half/Split columns using two 2x4s

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Held two 2x4s with a round disk on each end and machined them on the rotary to end up with two half or split columns. This way it appears you have pieces with undercuts. I was very conservative on the rounding for this one so the total cut time was just under 28 minutes. I can probably get this down to 15 minutes, i.e. about 7.5 minutes per split column piece.
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Nice work!
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+1, and thanks for the method of work.

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Re: Half/Split columns using two 2x4s

Post by TReischl »

Nicely done Russ!

There is a technique you can use that turners use quite often.

Put a piece of wrapping paper (or a paper bag works well) between them with some glue. That will hold them together nicely while turning yet allow them to be split apart easily when finished.

I really like your disc technique and I am going to put that in my bag of tricks for plain old turning.
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Re: Half/Split columns using two 2x4s

Post by Martin Reid »

Dear Randall

Looks good (and quick)

For those without 'rotary' or a 5th axis - it is possible to make columns from flat stock and an 18mm Radius Cutter. But not quick!

Sincerely and in good faith
Martin
Setting Out
Setting Out
known position on bed
known position on bed
Slowly step round the piece
Slowly step round the piece
until ¼ round and fluted
until ¼ round and fluted
Glue them together in halves
Glue them together in halves
Then glue the halves
Then glue the halves

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