glueup's for turning projects

[grybeard22]

Ok where's Charlie.....lol
Im just getting into this lathe bussiness and hey I can sure make the chips fly!!....lol
Anyway I was wondering about "glue up" projects....exactly how is this done? do the seems show after you have turned it on the lathe and how do you more or less "hide" them

My thinking on this is that you would take like some 2x2 or 1x stock and stack them to the size of say a 4x4 glue them all together with a hec of a lot of clamps and let it sit for a few days ....trim it up and set it in the lathe.....ok how far off am I?....lol......as u can tell I aint got a clue!!...lol

....HELP:(

[dougle40]

Well you have most of it correct , just make sure that both glue-up faces are flat and that they fit as perfectly as possible then glue them up with whatever glue you prefer , clamp them and wait for the glue to set .
I prefer the polyurethane glue , you apply glue to 1 surface and wet the other side with a sponge , clamp and wait .
If the mating surfaces match you will have a hard time locating the glue-up points.

[dananne]

That's how simple it really is. But think about using contrasting woods. Multilayers or segments. Also you don't have to glue up to a solid, build up in a circle and cut down on the waste for a bowl. Any thing you can dream up can be supprisingly good. Hey - my brain drain must be open, but you get the idea -- dan

[grybeard22]

hey thanks guys
that gives me at least a few ideas and I really appriciate all the advice.:D

[dougle40]

Hey now that you know how easy it is go out and have a ball.
Also try Dan's idea about the contrasting woods , makes for some great projects.:)

[DayDr]

Contrasting woods is the way to go. Check out some of my earlier clocks in the photo gallery. Just might be the spark to get your imagination going.

[dougle40]

Hi All ,
I just thought I'd attach a picture of a couple of pens that I turned , If it worked ?
Oh well it didn't work and I can't seem to be able to cancel this reply , Sorry.

[dananne]

Put those pens in the Photo Gallery then let us know they are there. Dan

I have added pictures to these notes -- but the smaller they are, the eaiser to attach. Dan

[dougle40]

Hi Dan
The pen pictures are in the photo gallery now . Go have a look and let me know what you think .

[Admin]

Here's a link to the photos that should work dougle40 pics... (http://www.woodworkingcrafts.com/photopost/showgallery.php?stype=2&si=dougle40)

I am impressed both with the way the laminated wood looks and also the design of the pens. Very, very nice...

[Charlie]

I like to use Titebond 2 glue when I'm laminating wood for turning. It's difficult to see the glue line if your facings are flat and you get a good joint. CA glue will leave a dark glue line. I prefer to use solid woods but will glue up oak, cherry or maple for small projects like ornaments and such. I will use contrasting wood for my spinning tops I make for children and that looks real nice. If I can figure out how to put a picture of one of my tops on the gallery, I will.

Be DANG sure you wear a face shield at all times but especially with glue ups. A joint can fail and the last place you need it is in your face or neck. I have a friend that had to get a set of false teeth because a small object he was turning exploded and hit him in the mouth.