Compound cut light houses

[Rolf]

I had to cut the lighthouse projects in the Summer issue of SSWWC. I really enjoy compound cuts these were fast and easy. I cut 4 but one is on its way to Austria.
One is spalted wood scrap no idea what it was. Just for fun I may try a few on the lathe and paint them.

Light houses.jpg

[meflick]

Those look great Rolf. I liked those too. But so far, all I've gotten done is get the patterns printed out. I see lots of other nice looking work in the background of those photos as well. I'll be interested in seeing some you might turn. One day I'll see about hubby teaching me to turn maybe. So much to learn and do I'm afraid!

[Sandy Oaks]

Those look great, Rolf. I tired one with Basswood. What a mistake.

[wjbclocks1]

Thanks for sharing you wonderful work with us

[Rolf]

Those look great, Rolf. I tired one with Basswood. What a mistake.

Actually the one that went to Austria was Basswood. It is a bit soft and fuzzy, I soaked it in sanding sealer and let it dry thoroughly. Then sanded smooth. It came out great. It was the only light wood I had that was thick enough.

[Rolf]

Those look great Rolf. I liked those too. But so far, all I've gotten done is get the patterns printed out. I see lots of other nice looking work in the background of those photos as well. I'll be interested in seeing some you might turn. One day I'll see about hubby teaching me to turn maybe. So much to learn and do I'm afraid!

Turning something at this size is like pen turning it is the safest and a good way to get comfortable with the tools.

[NC Scroller]

I love compound cutting. Those came out great. Now if you want a real challenge try gluing up a block of wood so when you cut it the base is a different wood from the main body and a top is a still different wood. It is the kind of think I have often considered but never attempted.

[Rolf]

I did a quick turning yesterday. I cut the windows first then put the block on the lathe. It gives me lots of ideas.

Turned Lighthouse.jpg

[NC Scroller]

I did a quick turning yesterday. I cut the windows first then put the block on the lathe. It gives me lots of ideas.

Turned Lighthouse.jpg

Any tear-out issues around the windows after turning? Size?

[Rolf]

Any tear-out issues around the windows after turning? Size?

It is the same size as the original design.About 5". No tear-out. High speed and sharp tools.