Turning Multi Axis Icicle Ornament - My Answer To Skew Challenge

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This project is my answer to Richard Findley's skew icicle challenge. His request as for an icicle ornament turned only with a skew.
But, why not enhance it a little? Who has seen a perfectly round icicle. Multi-axis turning is the answer to give it a little more character. Still with skew only.
They key to a successful long eccentric project is a set of faceplates with the offsets as shallow holes. These faceplates enable positioning and power with a minimum of pressure from the live center. This minimizes the odds of the wood breaking under pressure. This is especially important for long, thin spindles.
On the spindle side, add 2 short (~.5") brass pins: one goes to the eccentric axis position; one is a drive pin. On the live center, a single pin goes to the central axis or any of the offset holes. Of course, also drill a hole for the pin on the live center end of the project wood and two holes (center and 1 offset) on the spindle end.
For a project offsetting only the live center, move the pin to the appropriate hole in the faceplate. To offset the spindle end, move the project wood with the center pin to an offset hole and the other pin to provide rotation.
The icicle is 8" long, finished with shellac.
Some newer viewers may wonder why I insist on wearing a face shield for safety. Please check out this video:
Woodturning Disaster • Woodturning Disaster
Enjoy.
p.s. If you would like a more in depth demonstration than my weekly videos, please contact me for an IRD (Zoom Demo) on this or other topics.
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[@williamellis8993]

Interesting and with a great result, Alan. Bill

[@AsWoodTurns]

Glad you enjoyed it, Bill Alan

[@hfbowerndesigns810]

Great take on making the challenge Alan Thanks for sharing the setup information Take care Cheers Harold

[@AsWoodTurns]

Glad you enjoyed it Alan

[@glencrandall7051]

Well done Alan. Yes the face shield is on.🙂🙂

[@AsWoodTurns]

Now make sure it comes down. :) Alan

[@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033]

Very interesting, great workmanship.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Happy New Year Alan

[@alanmullock381]

Nice one Alan,liking the drive pin answer to the pressure problem(filed for later use🤯🤣)👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thanks 👍 It works. Alan

[@LewisKauffman]

Really neat, Alan! Thanks!!

[@AsWoodTurns]

My pleasure! Alan

[@jackthompson5092]

Great icicle Alan.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thanks Jack Alan

[@johnwolf5288]

Very nice, as your project usually are. I've done quite a few offset turnings, but not with Barbara Dill's Eccentric positioners as you showed. I'll need to try that although I've not had trouble with thin parts breaking. I use a gentle touch with skew or gouge. Yes, my face shield is my constant turning companion. John

[@AsWoodTurns]

Just a small correction. Barbara uses offsets on 3 axes and marks the spots directly on the wood. And I have not seen her do longer, skinny spindles. On longer, skinny spindles like a magic wand, the risk of short grain areas and consequent breakage is significant. To counter this risk, I developed my faceplates originally with offsets on 4 axes. With the faceplates, minimal pressure is required. However, now I use 3 axes. Barbara does not use these faceplates. Alan

[@stuartscott9646]

That is indeed eccentric!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Alan

[@NianticRiverWoodcraftingChrisN]

Cool exercise!

[@AsWoodTurns]

It sure is! Alan