Thread: Another offset in Ash

At the risk of coming off as a one trick pony, I made another offset in Ash. Forgive me you're bored with this look but I had to share. The wood was salvaged off the wood pile. Amazing grain.

On the lathe


between centers for sanding (by hand)


shaping the base for the knot









Thanks for viewing.

Gorgeous grain pattern, nice work

Now that is cool! turning a cross section just added more interest. I'd be curious to hear/see your process. I've seen tooling for turning offset, but I don't notice anything in your setup that would indicate that's what you're using.

Originally Posted by Trimmy72

Now that is cool! turning a cross section just added more interest. I'd be curious to hear/see your process. I've seen tooling for turning offset, but I don't notice anything in your setup that would indicate that's what you're using.

Thanks.
I use the indexing function on my lathe. Divide the round stock into 3 sections and number them 1,2,3. Make sure each line has the same corresponding number on each end of the blank. Pre set your pilot holes before mounting up and be sure they are equally distant from center.
I watched this vid as a reference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=mRtAnredMr0
There are others but this one's pretty good.
This is the pattern: 1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 1. Whether you start from the tail stock or head stock is personal preference, but be consistent.
I'll try to remember to take more pics on my next attempt.

Very cool, thank you for sharing.