Woodturning Valentine’s Box With Infinite Axis Chuck
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This video combines three elements: a cross grain box; a laminated box lid; multi-axis turning.
The box portion is 3.5 inches diameter hard maple turned with a cross grain orientation. That means the grain is running perpendicular to the turning axis. A cross grain box expands and contracts unevenly with changes in humidity. This, in turn, requires a more loose fit between the box and the lid. The box was hollowed mostly with a bowl gouge and cleaned up with a box scraper. The interior is finished with an odorless wax. The exterior is finished with shellac friction polish.
The lid is laminated colored birch produced by FrogBlanks.com. They have a large selection of different laminations to choose from. FrogBlanks is offering a 15% off coupon YT-AWT for a period of time. Where FrogBlanks are not available, DIY laminations could substitute.
The lid is turned with my Infinite Axis Chuck. This chuck is a multi-axis chuck that enables turning axes that are not parallel. What I like is that I can turn what appears to be non-symmetrical features into the wood. On the FrogBlank wood, this is particularly interesting.
For videos on the Infinite Axis Chuck, I recommend:
Plans for the chuck at https://www.aswoodturns.com//plans-n-resources/
Shop Built Eccentric Chuck From PVC Fitting (link)
Woodturning Jewelry With Infinite Axis Chuck (link)
Eccentric Spindle Woodturning With Infinite Axis Chuck (link)
Woodturning Eccentric Twig Vase With Infinite Axis Chuck (link)
Eccentric Bottle Stopper With Infinite Axis Chuck (link)
Woodturning Christmas Ornament Using Infinite Axis Chuck (link)
Enjoy!
Alan: I understand your motives with your videos, however you as a leader in our craft, I would appreciate projects of unique or more complex issues once in a while. This is no way a criticism of you or your work.
Thank you for all you do do.
Jack
Sounds like you have some ideas in this realm.
Please send me your list.
Alan
Great use of a multi-axis jig. I will be making one of my own.
The chuck is a great project for unique turnings.
Alan
A lovely project Alan. An ideal way to expose the laminations. I’ve been putting it off but I think it is time to make your multi-axis jig. Thank you. Russell
Great – making the Infinite Axis Chuck will be a great start.
Alan