Something I always wanted to do, going to have my first lesson this Friday and been told to bring a selection of woods to play with.
So I have some recently cut Oak, Ash, Hawthorn & Pine. Not sure what to take, so might just put a bit of everything in the boot.
So here is the question................
What bike related items could I possible make?
😉
headset cap would be simple-ish
bar end caps with cork inserts like the brooks ones
valve caps
wooden bars ? 😀
Stevehine dont joke!
http://www.coolhunting.com/design/officine-firenze-milani.php
I dont think they are turned though:
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Hmmm, bar end caps might be a great idea, something fairly simple and small to work on.
Might just give that a try, if I make anything decent soma, I will send you a pair 😉
Spokes! lol!
It's not that difficult to be okay at, but very difficult to master. Ash should turn nicely.
Ski thats very kind of you 🙂
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Ash should turn nicely
That's good news, just felled 40 ash trees 😉
Turning hubs is pretty straightforward. Making them functional is trickier. They are a nice scale for a beginner to work at though.
PS - If all your wood is freshly felled then it makes a big difference to the way you are able to turn it on the lathe. Might be an idea to check with whoever is getting lessons if they don't know already - they might be expecting you to arrive with a load of kiln-dried blanks.
