Why You Should Turn a Letter Opener
Mike Peace Woodturning
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I demonstrate how to turn a letter opener on a wood lathe from a wood scrap to make a unique gift. This is a beginner woodturning project that can easily be turned on a mini lathe and does not require a scroll chuck as we turn it between centers. If you’d like to support my work—or simply treat me to a coffee—you can visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y Every bit of support genuinely helps, and I’m truly grateful for it.
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Hope you're doing well, couldn't help but notice your hands shaking a bit at the end there.
Because there's always more than one way to skin a cat, I use a different order of operations. While the blank is still square, I bandsaw the blade to thickness. I grip the now-flat blade end in a small chuck, and turn the handle. Once the handle is turned and sanded, I complete the smoothing and shaping of the blade with my oscillating belt sander. But as you note, sometimes beginner turners don't have a chuck, or a bandsaw, or a sander.
Why You Should Turn a Letter Opener
Mike Peace Woodturning
6,131 views
I demonstrate how to turn a letter opener on a wood lathe from a wood scrap to make a unique gift. This is a beginner woodturning project that can easily be turned on a mini lathe and does not require a scroll chuck as we turn it between centers. If you’d like to support my work—or simply treat me to a coffee—you can visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y Every bit of support genuinely helps, and I’m truly grateful for it.
As an affiliate marketer, I earn from qualifying purchases.
My favorite dust mask! https://bcmask.com/?ref=MIKEPEACEWOOD... Get 10% off your purchase with the discount code: MPW10
A great source for chucks, lathes and many other woodturning accessories. :
-Turners Warehouse https://www.turnerswarehouse.com/?ref...
Shop My Recommended Tools & Gear: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from my Amazon Shop. https://amzn.to/3UlHB5M
Sorby Micro Spiraling set https://amzn.to/4gM72F9
Japanese Pull Saw 6 Inch, SK5 Double Edge 14/17 TPI Saw for Woodworking https://amzn.to/4h1wLdY
Yorkshire Grit Original Abrasive Paste for Woods and Resins https://amzn.to/3TLHfoX
The BMWood 1 1/4"x8 Collet Chuck https://amzn.to/4p1DzcF
The PSI 1"x8 version of this Collet Chuck is available here: https://amzn.to/37zqrV6
More collets add to the versatility https://amzn.to/3b5IAg4
I offer in-person woodturning instruction in the Atlanta, GA area. Visit mikepeacewoodturning.com for details. Download demonstration handouts and articles I have published.