Wood Lathe: Finish Sanding a Nose Cone

[lakeroadster]

I'm by no means an expert wood turner, I learn new techniques every time I make a part.

I know a few other folks here also have a wood lathe and use it to make rocket parts, so I thought I'd start sharing some of the methods I've found work for me.

Photo's show a BT-55 nose cone, but this technique would be applicable to other sizes also. A BT-55 is 1.325" Outside Diameter... which is a perfect size for using a pine 2" x 2" (1.50" x 1.50") as the raw material.

Here's how I finish sand the nose cone after parting it off from the 2 x 2.

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[kalsow]

I cannot access the pictures?

 

[lakeroadster]

I cannot access the pictures?

Thanks.. I fixed it...

 

[JimByrne]

I'm by no means an expert wood turner, I learn new techniques every time I make a part.

I know a few other folks here also have a wood lathe and use it to make rocket parts, so I thought I'd start sharing some of the methods I've found work for me.

Photo's show a BT-55 nose cone, but this technique would be applicable to other sizes also. A BT-55 is 1.325" Outside Diameter... which is a perfect size for using a pine 2" x 2" (1.50" x 1.50") as the raw material.

Here's how I finish sand the nose cone after parting it off from the 2 x 2.

Other Links: Wood Lathe: Making A Nose Cone


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I use mine all the time for sanding the OD of bulkheads & sanding body tubes, nose cones