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Nostepinne
I am in the process of trying to make nostepinnes. For those not
familiar with nostepinnes, they are basically a fancy stick for winding yarn. I find it works like a charm, especially for folks with arthritis. They are a simple and inexpensive solution for crafters. My one issue is being able to make them long enough. I have a Jet Mini 1014 and seem limited to producing 10" nostepinnes. I'd really like to make 12-14" versions which work better for bulkier wool. I have seen them in 16-18" but I don't think that is possible with my lathe. Anyone have suggestions or jigs for increasing the length? Thanks, `Casper |
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Nostepinne
You can get an extension bed for that lathe.
"Casper" wrote in message ... I am in the process of trying to make nostepinnes. For those not familiar with nostepinnes, they are basically a fancy stick for winding yarn. I find it works like a charm, especially for folks with arthritis. They are a simple and inexpensive solution for crafters. My one issue is being able to make them long enough. I have a Jet Mini 1014 and seem limited to producing 10" nostepinnes. I'd really like to make 12-14" versions which work better for bulkier wool. I have seen them in 16-18" but I don't think that is possible with my lathe. Anyone have suggestions or jigs for increasing the length? Thanks, `Casper |
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Nostepinne
Assuming you have a chuck, you could turn a "mortise" in the end of one
half, and a tenon on the end of the other half - and glue them together. |
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Nostepinne
Assuming you have a chuck, you could turn a "mortise" in the end of one
half, and a tenon on the end of the other half - and glue them together. charlieb I've given making two parts some thought, but not specifically mortise. I have both a jacobs and mini nova chuck. I've made a few at about 9" but for bulkier wools it gets awkward to handle. I've seen some at 12", 14" and even 16" but I think if I could get at least 11" they would work fine and still be one piece. I've been using the nova chuck and thought if I could make a shorter jig to give me another inch or two that would solve my problem. `Casper |
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Nostepinne
On Feb 1, 11:40 am, Casper wrote:
Assuming you have a chuck, you could turn a "mortise" in the end of one half, and a tenon on the end of the other half - and glue them together. charlieb I've given making two parts some thought, but not specifically mortise. I have both a jacobs and mini nova chuck. I've made a few at about 9" but for bulkier wools it gets awkward to handle. I've seen some at 12", 14" and even 16" but I think if I could get at least 11" they would work fine and still be one piece. I've been using the nova chuck and thought if I could make a shorter jig to give me another inch or two that would solve my problem. I don't get it. This looks like between centers work, and your lathe will do 14". Even allowing for extra stock at both ends you should be able to do 12" no problem. If you need to clean up the ends in the chuck you can just remove the tailstock to give you more room. -Kevin |
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Nostepinne
I don't get it. This looks like between centers work, and your lathe
will do 14". Even allowing for extra stock at both ends you should be able to do 12" no problem. If you need to clean up the ends in the chuck you can just remove the tailstock to give you more room. -Kevin I removed my nova mini chuck this week and started a pearwood nostpinne that I am squeaking out to a little over 12". It's still on the lathe awaiting finishing. I'll post a picture when it's done. `Casper |
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Nostepinne
Here is my finished pear wood nostepinne...
http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/i...ostepinneC.jpg Click the "Full Size" button to enlarge if it comes up small. It is a little hard to see the grain so I presented it's best side. I turned this from an end-grain section of branch from a 150 year old pear tree. The tree belonged to the friend of a neighbor. Apparently the fruit went unused and every summer would bring hundreds of bees which his wife could no longer tolerate. He reluctantly cut it down which, as it turned out, was a good thing as most of the trunk was rotted and hollowed from ant infestation. I salvaged what I could leaving the rest on his wood pile for firewood. I went simple on the finish, using Hut Crystal Coat followed by a layer of Renaissance wax and a light buffing. I wasn't certain my Hut was still good so I used it on a test piece and it's still usable. I guess keeping it sealed inside an airtight plastic bag and indoors has kept it from spoiling just yet. I plan to use it up if possible. I plan on making more nostepinnes for gifts and sale but this one I am keeping to honor the long life of the tree and it's beautiful wood. `Casper |
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Casper wrote:
Here is my finished pear wood nostepinne... http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/i...ostepinneC.jpg Click the "Full Size" button to enlarge if it comes up small. It is a little hard to see the grain so I presented it's best side. I turned this from an end-grain section of branch from a 150 year old pear tree. The tree belonged to the friend of a neighbor. Apparently the fruit went unused and every summer would bring hundreds of bees which his wife could no longer tolerate. He reluctantly cut it down which, as it turned out, was a good thing as most of the trunk was rotted and hollowed from ant infestation. I salvaged what I could leaving the rest on his wood pile for firewood. I went simple on the finish, using Hut Crystal Coat followed by a layer of Renaissance wax and a light buffing. I wasn't certain my Hut was still good so I used it on a test piece and it's still usable. I guess keeping it sealed inside an airtight plastic bag and indoors has kept it from spoiling just yet. I plan to use it up if possible. I plan on making more nostepinnes for gifts and sale but this one I am keeping to honor the long life of the tree and it's beautiful wood. `Casper I made my wife a dough rolling pin from seasoned (dry) bradford pear. Within a year it had split. Have made a lot of bowls from it with hardly any cracks. Looks nice! -- Gerald Ross Cochran, GA Never enter a battle of wits unarmed. |
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I made my wife a dough rolling pin from seasoned (dry) bradford pear.
Within a year it had split. Have made a lot of bowls from it with hardly any cracks. Looks nice! Gerald Ross Thanks ... and I hope mine doesn't split. I have yet to decide how to turn the rest but I already love the color and grain! Most of my pieces are small so I'll be choosing carefully. I put the pen in for size appreciation. Most nostepinnes I have seen are only about an inch in diameter and are difficult or painful to use for folks with arthritis. So, I made mine more substantial. I can also use it on hubby ... just kidding. `Casper |
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