Woodturning Lathe Build Process

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This morning I did a little bit of tidying up and removing of sharp edges. I started with the slightly shabby area on the back of the tailstock. After a bit of angry grinding with a flap disc (which wouldn't go right into the corner), I finished it off with my bargain basement Black & Decker power file:

The tool post clamp block I made yesterday had its rear corners roughly rounded over using a 40 grit flap disc:

It then got clamped firmly (and possibly finally) back onto the banjo and I went round all the corners with the flap disc:

Once that was all done, I couldn't feel my thumb any more so I retreated inside to warm up!

I am a hobbyist metalworker and woodworker. I work as an electronic design engineer and spend most of my working days in front of a computer so I enjoy having the opportunity to use my hands and make things in my spare time. I particularly enjoy making tools as I can then use them on other projects. This website showcases some of the things I've made.

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