How would you get a 90* cavity?
v-groove point cutter
- Thread starter Josey Cues
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How would you get a 90* cavity?
Those are going to be skinny points.
Aloha
Well Joey, let me explain it to you, I'm sure your aware of positives and negatives. I am also sure you understand that the lengths of the point can be changed depending on the taper on the lathe, easily done by moving the tail stock. So I will not attempt to describe the process for you here.
But if you have two router bits that are opposites of each other then it makes it pretty simple to understand. If I am using a 60 degree tounge and groove set it makes it pretty easy. I do not need to achieve 90 degrees.
Now if I really wanted to make something special, I would run some points with the tounge and groove set then recut them with a 90 degree cutter. If the depths are cut right you end up with a butterfly with a point running up the middle of them. I'm sure you can use your imagination to figure it out. If you would like I will draw it out for you.
Aloha
Well Joey, let me explain it to you, I'm sure your aware of positives and negatives. I am also sure you understand that the lengths of the point can be changed depending on the taper on the lathe, easily done by moving the tail stock. So I will not attempt to describe the process for you here.
But if you have two router bits that are opposites of each other then it makes it pretty simple to understand. If I am using a 60 degree tounge and groove set it makes it pretty easy. I do not need to achieve 90 degrees.
Now if I really wanted to make something special, I would run some points with the tounge and groove set then recut them with a 90 degree cutter. If the depths are cut right you end up with a butterfly with a point running up the middle of them. I'm sure you can use your imagination to figure it out. If you would like I will draw it out for you.
Aloha
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Aloha
Here you go Joey. I took the time to draw it out for you. Sorry about my kindergarten drawing, just whipped some thing up to make it easier to understand. Hope this helps.
The drawings are stretched out grooves and how the points would be stretched out when tapered on the cue. I think you get the idea. You also have to think router table.....
Good luck. When your ready I will show you some 60 degree stacked diamonds. Comes out pretty neat looking. Have not had the time to add butterflies to the points but the drawings should help you some.
Aloha
Here you go Joey. I took the time to draw it out for you. Sorry about my kindergarten drawing, just whipped some thing up to make it easier to understand. Hope this helps.
The drawings are stretched out grooves and how the points would be stretched out when tapered on the cue. I think you get the idea. You also have to think router table.....
Good luck. When your ready I will show you some 60 degree stacked diamonds. Comes out pretty neat looking. Have not had the time to add butterflies to the points but the drawings should help you some.
Aloha
Thanks.
I sure like to see your blanks . I'm intrigued how the base would look .