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Ten Top Tips and Tricks

1 Foam chuck

This is a method of holding an awkwardly shaped part so that it can accept additional turning. Start by turning a hollow into a prepared softwood chuck. This hollow has to be of sufficient size to accommodate the awkwardly shaped part you want to hold.

Make a collar with an opening which will fit over the turned hollow and hold the shaped part firmly in

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