On Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:30:32 -0700, Gary Kunstmann
wrote:

What is the safest method to trim the excess from red oak 2 X 2 spindle
blanks before turning?

Mount 'er up and take off the excess with a draw knife.
Just be careful of that long, sharp blade.

Or turn 'em with a CNC lathe.

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