First of all, we would like to thank Professional Woodturner Michael Hosaluk for his help in developing this product. You can see some of Michael's work at www.michaelhosaluk.com If you ever get a chance to see one of Michaels demo's or attend one of his hands on classes; don't pass up this unique opportunity.
The Spatula Chucky consists of one Chucky for holding the flat end of a Spatula blank. It REQUIRES a Live Center with a removable cone and a 3/4-10 thread. These are the most common live centers like those supplied with most of the larger lathes. If you do not have a live center similar to the one shown below, click here to see the one we offer.
We also suggest that you use a Safety Spur Drive or a Spur Drive with a Cup available HERE.
SPECIAL NOTE
Do not over tighten with your Live Center. The slot in the Spatula Chucky is only there to hold the spatula between centers - it doesn't have to be tight. Too much pressure from the Live Center will crack the Spatula Chucky and void the warranty.
The Arbor option is just a convenient way to mount the Spatula Chucky in your headstock. The Spatula Chucky may also be mounted in a Scroll Chuck whose jaws reduce to at least 1.5". If you already own one of our MT2 Arbors, it will work with this product.
The Spatula Chucky consists of one Chucky for holding the flat end of a Spatula blank. It REQUIRES a Live Center with a removable cone and a 3/4-10 thread. These are the most common live centers like those supplied with most of the larger lathes. If you do not have a live center similar to the one shown below, click here to see the one we offer.
We also suggest that you use a Safety Spur Drive or a Spur Drive with a Cup available HERE.
SPECIAL NOTE
Do not over tighten with your Live Center. The slot in the Spatula Chucky is only there to hold the spatula between centers - it doesn't have to be tight. Too much pressure from the Live Center will crack the Spatula Chucky and void the warranty.
The Arbor option is just a convenient way to mount the Spatula Chucky in your headstock. The Spatula Chucky may also be mounted in a Scroll Chuck whose jaws reduce to at least 1.5". If you already own one of our MT2 Arbors, it will work with this product.
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The Spatula Chucky in Action
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First time making a Spatula
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She got a special Pink Spatula Chucky
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A beginner turner doing a great job!
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Fun time at the DAW Spatula Workshop Some Jigs for Microwave Bending the Spatula's
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Cutting the Blanks The Final Result - Fantastic Job!
This Workshop is the result of Professional Woodturner Michael Hosaluk doing a hands on at the Detroit Area Turners - the members who attended had their own workshop to pass on their knowledge. Some of the people turning have only used a wood lathe a couple of times and they did a fantastic job.
The Jigs designs were provided by Michael Hosaluk.
The Jigs designs were provided by Michael Hosaluk.
These pictures are of the first Spatula I turned using the Spatula Chucky. This is only the third thing I have turned in the past three years (just been too busy making Chuckies) - This is also the first Spatula I have ever turned - yes, the Spatula Chucky makes it that easy! ~ Don Doyle
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Hint: If you wish to remove and remount the Spatula, simply draw reference lines on the face of the Spatula Chucky with a pencil to aid in remounting the workpiece. When finished erase the reference lines. Send us pictures of your Spatula using the Spatula Chucky to [email protected] and receive a special offer!
The comment and picture below were posted to the Detroit Area Woodturner's Face Book page by John George on 12/03/17.
Well today I finely broke out the Spatula Chucky and turned my first spatula. It held so nice and made it so easy to use. Thank you Donald Doyle. This was also the first time I was cutting something winged. That chucky held that paddle so nice and firm that cutting the sides of it was easy. Also a big thanks to the guys in the club for all their instructions on cutting winged objects.
Well today I finely broke out the Spatula Chucky and turned my first spatula. It held so nice and made it so easy to use. Thank you Donald Doyle. This was also the first time I was cutting something winged. That chucky held that paddle so nice and firm that cutting the sides of it was easy. Also a big thanks to the guys in the club for all their instructions on cutting winged objects.
