I don't turn a ton of live edge but I usually just start between centers (granted, my lathe is large so vibration may not be as much of an issue, but still anything that is unbalanced will generate some wobble). The main reason is that it gives me more leeway to line up the live edge part so that the wings themselves are level/balanced, which I think results in a more visually balanced piece (sometimes you just have to hog off more material on the bottom! Nice trick though!
I have not had good luck turning between centers on huge hunks of wood. although, and to your point, it probably has a lot to do with the size of my lathe :(
I don't turn a ton of live edge but I usually just start between centers (granted, my lathe is large so vibration may not be as much of an issue, but still anything that is unbalanced will generate some wobble). The main reason is that it gives me more leeway to line up the live edge part so that the wings themselves are level/balanced, which I think results in a more visually balanced piece (sometimes you just have to hog off more material on the bottom! Nice trick though!
I have not had good luck turning between centers on huge hunks of wood. although, and to your point, it probably has a lot to do with the size of my lathe :(
@@industrialcomfort You definitely have to periodically tighten up the tail stock to keep the dead-center engaged.
@@DavidBockel I hear ya but there is something to be said about the security of having a large piece of wood mounted to a faceplate with screws!
Or you could just get a larger drill bit 3-1/4 “or 3-1/2” just for fun.
if you've got one, absolutely.