Turning Goblets

[big chief]

Hey everyone

Was wondering if anyone could provide any info or links on how to turn goblets, please?

Was hoping to give it a go but can't find anything starting with the total basics.

 

[cornucopia]

hello,heres one i did a while ago if that helps
https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/view ... hp?t=25710

if you need any more help just ask

 

[PowerTool]

Or have a look here - click on the goblet (or "wine glass") to see the video to go with it;should give you some ideas.

Andrew

 

[big chief]

Thanks for the links.

Is a chuck a necessity for turning goblets? I don't have one yet and was wondering would a faceplate be suffice to hold the blank?

If a chuck is the better option, is there any specific type of chuck I should be looking for?

Thanks again guys

 

[cornucopia]

hello, you can use a faceplate i use to use a 3" one to do mine a few years ago. you need to mount between centres and cut a slightly concave end to go on your faceplate, if you have got a 3" plate reduce the end to 3" and this helps to mount the plate concentrically. you are screwing into endgrain so depending on the timber you need to use suitable screws, i use self tapping pan head screws which give a superb grip but normal wood screws can work just aswell. if in doubt its better to waste a bit more wood using longer screws than to chance it and rip your goblet of its mounting.

 

[Dean]

HOW!!

you can use a faceplate but allow for more waste wood where your holes will be, cut your goblet off above the screws,

me not really into all the different chucks Bigchief, me just use big umsupanove, Big um paleface soulfly will know, but him maybe speak with folk tongue

How!!

Dean :wink:

 

[big chief]

I was looking at the Supernova chuck. Sorry if these are silly questions, but are the jaws that come with it the ones to use for goblets, or would I be better off with a different set of jaws? I see there are LOADS of different jaw sets.



Why can't things be kept simple?!?!? There is far too big a choice and just too confusing....... :? :?

 

[Dean]

I was looking at the Supernova chuck. Sorry if these are silly questions, but are the jaws that come with it the ones to use for goblets, or would I be better off with a different set of jaws? I see there are LOADS of different jaw sets.


not silly questions at all big chief, the standard jaws that come with the supanova are fine to use, you'll need to get an insert for the chuck that matches the thread on your lathe, about £20



Why can't things be kept simple?!?!? There is far too big a choice and just too confusing....... :? :?

Just ask if you are unsure about anything, we've all been there mate :wink:

 

[big chief]

Just ask if you are unsure about anything, we've all been there mate :wink:

Thanks Dean. Have noticed everyone on here seems very keen to help.

Its greatly appreciated!

 

[Dean]

Thanks Dean. Have noticed everyone on here seems very keen to help.

Its greatly appreciated!

That normally wares off when we realize you're as skint as the rest of us, if you're not you will be soon :lol:

 

[PowerTool]

Hi there,Big Chief - I have a Clubman K10 chuck,and normally for goblets,use the H-type jaws;however,until I bought these jaws,I made several just using the C-type jaws that come with the chuck as standard.
Mount timber between centres,turn to a cylinder,reduce one end to a spigot the right size for the jaws,then mount in the chuck.
As with nearly all things with woodturning,this is one method for doing it - you have to work with what you have available,and there are several ways of achieving the same thing.

Above all,be safe,and enjoy it

Andrew

 

[wabbitpoo]

Or have a look here - click on the goblet (or "wine glass") to see the video to go with it;should give you some ideas.

Andrew

IMHO, that video is a dodgy example to try to follow as a novice! Look how thin (and ugly) he has made the stem - and you can see the bowl about to fly off as it wobbles due to the way the neck further narrows at one point.

I speak from experience - my first attempt was very thin like that and it broke!

Its good for the basic sequence though.

Just my 2p

 

[big chief]

Thanks for the advice.

Hi there,Big Chief - I have a Clubman K10 chuck,and normally for goblets,use the H-type jaws;however,until I bought these jaws,I made several just using the C-type jaws that come with the chuck as standard.
Mount timber between centres,turn to a cylinder,reduce one end to a spigot the right size for the jaws,then mount in the chuck.
As with nearly all things with woodturning,this is one method for doing it - you have to work with what you have available,and there are several ways of achieving the same thing.

Above all,be safe,and enjoy it

Andrew

I was looking at that chuck as I got the Axminster AWSL Woodturning Lathe. This is a 1" x 8 tpi thread. Isn't that the TO4M one? I take it this will work ok on this lathe?

 

[Dean]

I see what you mean WP but I think the video is a basic "how it's done" type clip rather than instructional, it's just shows how that guy turns goblets, I think cornucopia's earlier post would be better method to follow though.

 

[maltrout512]

I would say so too Dean. Start out with a straight forward way and if you like it use it, if not make your own mods, ideas, so long as your happy. Oh and don't forget the pic's when you have done something. We all like pictures