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Joyner Off-Center Jig
This is an eccentric chuck that
allows you to make an
unlimited array of original items including pendants, earrings,
box lids, bottle stoppers, etc.. It was designed by Richard Joyner.
This product is made in the
USA
COMPLETE
OFF-CENTER JIG PACKAGE|
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The kit comes with the
bottle stopper indexing plate and bolt. It can
be used the same as the original plus other applications. |
Shipping USA
5.60 If you
order this kit
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This is the new bottle
stopper indexing plate.
Use a small waste block to lock the bolt then
thread your turned stopper top on the bolt and
create unique bottle stoppers. *note: the original plate will not be offered once supply is sold. They are $22.50 each. |
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BASIC OFF-CENTER JIG PACKAGE
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The basic package
includes
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60.00 +
shipping |
Shipping
USA 5.60 If you order extra indexing plates or the stopper kit with this kit, there is only one shipping charge. |
Once you make your first
off-center item, you will see how easy it is and
your imagination will take over from there!
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How to start: |
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Attach a waste block
to the indexing faceplate. The size of the waste block is not
crucial. If turning lids for boxes, you might use a 4"
diameter piece, if turning pendants or earrings, you can use a
smaller piece. *note: the original index plate is shown here but will not be offered once supply is sold ($22.50 ea.) The stopper index plate can be used the same as this original. |
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Next match the 0
on the two plates and attach them with either set of screws.
**the allen screws have smaller heads and don't interfere when the mandrel is threaded is a few of the outside holes. **the thumb screws are easier to hand loosen when using the indexing holes for your design. |
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I like to finish the back of the pendant first, then part off a 1/4" thick disc. If you shape the waste block as in the next picture, you can put an off-center design on both sides. Centering the thin disc is easy if the waste block is turned to it's size or a bit smaller. |
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Thread the
mandrel in the middle hole to shape the waste block and be sure
to have the top surface very smooth for the double-face tape to
adhere. Stick the pendant disc to the waste block, then I
use the empty tailstock to apply pressure for about 30 seconds,
this helps the tape grasp more evenly. In this picture I
have the 1 1/8" thick mandrel in the jaw chuck.
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The mandrel is in the center hole to true the surface and clean the sides. This waste block is not turned to the diameter of the pendant and you can see it would be easier if it were curved in like the one in the above picture. Also in this picture I am using the mandrel in the spindle. The mandrel with no tapping slit is specified for use with the pendant plate. If you use the larger diameter mandrel with the tapping slit, you have to be aware that if it gives the slightest resistance when threading it in, back it out and start again or you will cross cut the threads in the pendant plate. |
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Thread the mandrel in any off-center hole and you are ready to decorate your project. See the pictures on the last page of a great way to make templates and see how cuts will look using each of the 8 off-center holes. Leaving the mandrel in one of those holes and moving the indexing plate 1 or 2 holes either way will give you a swirl effect like the bottle stopper top pictured at the top of this page. |
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You will not really need a draw bar for the pendants since you are turning into the headstock for the cuts. If you prefer one, use a piece of 1/4" 20 tpi all-thread rod, a piece of wood with a washer and nut tightened up to the hand wheel keeps the mandrel secure. |
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With the mandrel threaded into the middle hole turn a smooth finish on your pendant wood. |
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Now thread the mandrel in one
of the off-set holes to create a design.
**slow the rpm's down so the lathe doesn't vibrate. If you have a variable speed, start with the very slowest speed and gradually turn it up. Use a pencil, hand turn the spindle and see the cuts precise locaiton. Use either a skew on its side or a small detail gouge. Do the same cut 2 or 3 times to get a nice clean deep cut. With the detail gouge, you can get a "carved" effect. |
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Move the tool to make a second cut. **Keep your hands on the outside of the tool rest at all times.
You will be cutting "air" half the
time so be sure to keep the tool sitting |
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When the wood comes back around, the tool does a small "jump" but keep it steady on the tool rest. After making 2 or 3 pendants, you will be a pro.. |
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Finished! |
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Cut the hole for the cord either with
an off-center hole on the jig for thicker cord or with a small drill bit held at a
downward angle for thinner cord.
These designs look different just by the placement of the hole.
You will see in the
"Turning Gallery"
where a lot of turners
cut the hole using the mandrel in one of the off-set holes which
gives it a nice look with leather or thicker string. Michael's and A.C.Moore have a nice variety of cord, beads, clasps and earring wires.
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To do this swirl
effect, leave the mandrel in |
Making a lot
of cuts evenly spaced, along with straight grained
wood, you add dimension to the design; this appears
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"Bear" Limvere |
Painting the wood,
then cutting the grooves give this pendant a whole
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Tip: attach a thin piece of wood to the index plate, put a piece of paper and mark the size of your project. Use a marker or pencil to show where the cuts will be then write the number of the hole the mandrel was in. You will have samples of the cuts produced by each hole. You can combine off-sets with the indexing to produce thousands of variations. |
**Captain
Eddie Castelin has 2 terrific videos, #136 and #138.
Click here to see the first.
If this link doesn't
work, go to
www.youtube.com
and search for "Eddie Castelin". He has many turning videos listed.
**To
see a video by Ed Davidson,
click here.
On Ed's
Video's page, scroll down and on the left you
will see
"Pendant I" and "Pendant II".
These are great videos for
the beginner.
●●You
can also order extra indexing plates, either the original or the new
stopper plate or one of each..
They are
$25.00
each or
2 for $45
+
shipping $5.60 however if
you order the extra plates with the kit, there is only one shipping
charge.
Many turners who do production work like to have a few indexing plates
to be able to
work on a pendant while another is in the vise while the double-faced
tape is setting up.
Also you can keep a small waste block for earrings on one plate and a
larger waste block
for turning pendants or box lids.
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