I got the idea for this setup after having problems with wobble when boring
out an 18" Pepper Mill
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The Bowl Steadies need to be setup after the turning is round but before the tailstock is removed. |
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View with tailstock in place |
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Another view with the tailstock in place |
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Tailstock removed before the bore. |
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After the inside is turned and sanded |
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Light marks are left on the vase. |
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The majority of the marks... |
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After the inside is turned and sanded, you can remove the bowl steadies, sand the light marks out and apply the finish. |
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Note: Do not leave the wheels of the bowl steady in contact for extended periods (over night). The wheels will develope dents that cause vibration.
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This is the pepper mill I had problems with.
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Procedurally I did the entire bore from one end. The end I bored from was not supported. The preceeding pictures show how this problem can be minimized on a vase. On the next pepper mill I used the bowl steadies and bored halfway from each end. The result was much better.
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