The metal lathe was a lot of fun! First I loaded my piece into the metal lathe. Then I faced the end Then I resurfaced the side as far as I could safely without making contact with the chuck. I flipped the piece around and milled the other end. Then I went on to make … Continue reading Metal Lathe
I started this assignment with the intention of making an engraved rolling pin like the ones linked here. I do a lot of baking so I thought it would be a fun way to use the 4 Axis CNC. Things went awry.. I spent a long time turn the handles so that they comfortably fit … Continue reading Final Project
This week we made a mallet to practice turning two interlocking pieces. After watching the demo, I felt pretty confident about the procedure but there was an incredible amount of brain power that went into this assignment. I felt like I was building a mental map to the finished product as I was working through … Continue reading Making a Mallet
I loved the practice turning assignment! Turning is magical and I’m so happy that I get to do it on a regular basis. I was pretty happy with how my piece came out but, next time, I’d like play with more variety in depth. I’m not sure if this is the right terminology but I … Continue reading PRACTICING TURNING
ASHLEY JANE LEWIS 