My First Wood Turning Commission to Reproduce an Antique Table Leg | Woodturning & Restoration
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I’ve built my wood turning skills to help restore furniture. Several years ago turned my first wood turning commission to reproduce an antique Mahogany table leg. At the time, this was a new skill for me and I’m sharing this video with some tips from the lessons I’ve learned since then.
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VIDEO TOPICS:
00:00 First Wood Turning Commission
01:32 Trimming the Mahogany Blank
05:44 Mounting the Blank on the Lathe
06:51 Turning the Blank to Round
08:58 Laying Out the Leg Dimensions
10:57 Turning the Leg to Dimensions
13:40 Shaping the Leg & Challenges
16:03 Matching the Mahogany Wood Stain
21:33 Applying Garnet Shellac
24:06 CleanLathe Dust Collection System
25:46 Final Leg Finished
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This video is hosted by Scott Bennett, Owner of Wooden It Be Nice – Furniture Repair in Brooklin, Ontario, Canada. https://WoodenItBeNice.ca
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