Rotations and Schedule for Ornamental Turners International at the AAW s International Symposium June 25-28, 2015

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Rotations and Schedule for Ornamental Turners International at the AAW s International Symposium June 25-28, 2015 Th i s p r o g r a m a t t e m p t s t o demonstrate many of the different facets of

1 Rotations and Schedule for Ornamental Turners International at the AAW s International Symposium June 25-28, 2015 Th i s p r o g r a m a t t e m p t s t o demonstrate many of the different facets of ornamental turning with the v a r i o u s t o o l s f r o m d i ff e rent perspectives. The program is integrated in such a way that while each demonstration is capable of standing alone they are ordered in such a way as to build on each other. It is an attempt to give the novice a sure foundation while adding to the skills of more experienced. A broad selection of tools and apparatus will be explored, and throughout the program the curvilinear slide rest will be demonstrated as an addendum to the various demos. While the focus is on ornamental turning some demos, especially the ones on threading and stabilization, will have applications for any interested turner. 1. Introduction to Ornamental Turning and Rose Engines: A general introduction to ornamental turning including a slide show that will present a quick history of the discipline showing the various lathes and equipment used along with a live demonstration of the rose engine with the main cutting tools and apparatus used in the craft. This will be an excellent opportunity for anyone who is unfamiliar with ornamental turning to see the endless possibilities it brings to the table by combining mechanics with art. Level: Beginner Tools: Universal Cutting Frames (UCF), Drilling Frame w/ Eccentric Cutter, Rose Engine Demonstrator: David Lindow 2. Ornamental Turning by Index Work: This demonstration will show how to use simple indexing with the normal ornamental turning cutting frames to employ the art form in the most economical way possible. It will show both manual indexing as well as a simple, low cost, CNC indexer that anyone can assemble and afford. The demonstration will incorporate the drilling frame, the eccentric cutter, and the universal cutting frame with profiled cutters.

Level: Beginner Tools: Mini Lathe with Indexer, UCF, Drilling Frame, Rose Engine as OT Lathe Spencer 3.

movement of wood due to environmental changes as well as showing different ways to accomplish alignment with relatively loose threads. The advantages of multiple starts (leads) will also be explored.

Tools: Threading attachment, drilling frame, fly cutters Demonstrator: Roy Lindley (with David Threaded Lid Box by Roy Lindley: Notice the grain alignment.

This structure not only has greater allowance for expansion but is stronger and also reduces the amount the lid must be turned or remove or replace.

2 Level: Beginner Tools: Mini Lathe with Indexer, UCF, Drilling Frame, Rose Engine as OT Lathe Spencer 3. Threading on the Lathe: This demonstration will show threading on the lathe with an eye to making alternative thread profiles that will counter some of the ill effects that come from the natural movement of wood due to environmental changes as well as showing different ways to accomplish alignment with relatively loose threads. The advantages of multiple starts (leads) will also be explored. Both internal and external threads will be demonstrated. This demonstration would be useful to anyone interested in threading wood boxes. Tools: Threading attachment, drilling frame, fly cutters Demonstrator: Roy Lindley (with David Threaded Lid Box by Roy Lindley: Notice the grain alignment. Threaded Box by Lindley: Notice the structure of the thread is stronger than typical. This structure not only has greater allowance for expansion but is stronger and also reduces the amount the lid must be turned or remove or replace. Threaded Lid by Lindley: Notice that the lip just before the start of the threads is designed to interface with the lead on the box body for alignment giving the threads greater latitude for expansion without sacrificing location. O n e o f t h e tools Lindley modified from t h e t y p i c a l threading tool f o r h i s i m p r o v e d threads. 4. Fluted Acorn Box with Threaded Lid: This demonstration will show how to use the eccentric chuck coupled with the dome chuck to produce a fluted acorn shaped box. It will focus on setting up the chucks to ensure repeatability and positive results without trial and error. The box also

i n c l u d e s a threaded lid t h a t incorporates a d o m e t o p d e c o r a t e d w i t h t h e e c c e n t r i c cutting frame.

Tools: RE, Double Eccentric and Dome Chucks, UCF, ECF, Threading Demonstrator: Brad Davis (with David rose engine lathe.

It will show how to produce shapes with both the simple templates and an indicator as well as a curvilinear slide rest (CSR).

Cherry Burl made by a technique s i m i l a r t o t h e acorn. 5. Making Shaped Boxes: This demonstration will show different techniques in making shaped boxes on the 6.

3 i n c l u d e s a threaded lid t h a t incorporates a d o m e t o p d e c o r a t e d w i t h t h e e c c e n t r i c cutting frame. The techniques of laying the project out by drawing will also be shown. Tools: RE, Double Eccentric and Dome Chucks, UCF, ECF, Threading Demonstrator: Brad Davis (with David rose engine lathe. It will show how to decorate a box on both the inside and outside as well as how to fit lids and approach transitions. It will show how to produce shapes with both the simple templates and an indicator as well as a curvilinear slide rest (CSR). Tools: Rose Engine (RE), UCF, Drilling Frame, CSC, ECF, Indicators, Shaped Cutters Spencer) David Lindow: Shaped Peppermill in maple P i e c e b y R o y L i n d l e y f r o m Cherry Burl made by a technique s i m i l a r t o t h e acorn. 5. Making Shaped Boxes: This demonstration will show different techniques in making shaped boxes on the 6. Using Shaped Cutters: This demonstration will explore the use of concave, convex, ogee, flat, and V shaped fly cutters and drills to augment ornamental turning. It will focus on adding simple details and shadow lines as well as creating well-proportioned transitions on box bases and lids. It will also show how to combine different cutters to create the more complex moldings that set ornamental turning apart. Tools: UCF, Drilling Frame, Rose Engine, various Shaped Cutters, Rose Engine Demonstrator: Jon Spencer (with David

Lidded Hex Box by David Lindow in Mopane: Shaped cutters Jon Spencer: F4 flower pattern made with a drill. 7. Patterns with Drills: Drills are underused in ornamental turning work.

The eccentric cutter can also be used in a way that emulates drills but allow for patterns that are much larger than regular drills will allow.

There will also be a segment on laying out spiral work with the aid of the computer. Tools: Drilling Frame, ECF, shaped drills, Rose Engine, Index Lathe Spencer and Roy Lindley) 8.

line work can be achieved using the straight line chuck as well.

4 Lidded Hex Box by David Lindow in Mopane: Shaped cutters Jon Spencer: F4 flower pattern made with a drill. 7. Patterns with Drills: Drills are underused in ornamental turning work. They can be made in many different shapes and can accomplish not only reeds and flutes but also many complex patterns such as those seen in guilloché work. The eccentric cutter can also be used in a way that emulates drills but allow for patterns that are much larger than regular drills will allow. These patterns cannot only be used to augment bottoms and lids but can also be put on the sides of shaped boxes. Concave, convex, straight, and V shaped drills will be explored. There will also be a segment on laying out spiral work with the aid of the computer. Tools: Drilling Frame, ECF, shaped drills, Rose Engine, Index Lathe Spencer and Roy Lindley) 8. Straight Line Chuck Patterns, Techniques, and Set Ups: The Rose Engine, fitted with the necessary attachments, is capable of intricate, circular, guilloché work; however, straight line work can be achieved using the straight line chuck as well. This presentation will feature shop made and commercial attachments which will allow credible straight line guilloché patterns. With the use of different rosettes and rubbers, many straight line patterns are possible and some will be shown. Tools: Straight Line chuck, Drilling Frame, UCF Demonstrator: John Calver Piece by John Calver Jon Spencer box base decorat ed with drills

He will demonstrate its broad capabilities and go through some of what s required in building your own lathe.

5 9. Homemade Rose Engine and Spiral/ Curvilinear Slide: For many the cost of a rose engine or ornamental turning lathe creates a barrier to entry. This demo tracks the journey of Gary Miller who built his own rose engine mostly from components that are readily available on the commercial market for a modest price. He will demonstrate its broad capabilities and go through some of what s required in building your own lathe. This demonstration should provide inspiration and guidance to anyone contemplating building their own lathe whether from an MDF kit our other sourced components. The demonstration will also ser ve to give ideas for improvements for those who already own a rose engine. otherwise not work well for OT. With stabilization not only can woods with vibrant grains that would otherwise be too soft to be used but also woods with virtually no discernable grain pattern such as Holly. While useful to ornamental turning this demo will be helpful to anyone interested in the subject. This demonstration will detail the equipment and materials needed to treat the wood and how to complete the various steps and techniques in a safe manner to produce a high quality finished material that is ready for the lathe. Tools: Vacuum Pump Demonstrator: Charles Waggoner Tools: Gary Miller s Homemade Rose Engine and Tooling Demonstrator: Gary Miller Piece by Gary Miller made on his home-- made rose engine. Wood Stabilization: Traditionally only the most dense and hardest of woods have been used for ornamental turning. Not only are these woods costly, but many are difficult to find. However, stabilization with modern materials and a vacuum chamber open the door to using many woods that would Christmas ornament by David Lindow made with stabilized Holly (with a Gorst DuPlessis-style finial of African Blackwood).

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