I need to take a 1" diameter hardwood dowel down to 7/8". I tried a couple of different ways without perfect results.
Found this on the Net - think it's worth a try?
Using a drill press and a router bit.
Reducing the diameter of a dowel
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Re: Reducing the diameter of a dowel
Could work. Be careful that it does not grab and break fingers or wrist.
Or find someone around with a lathe.
Herman
Or find someone around with a lathe.
Herman
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Re: Reducing the diameter of a dowel
Looks like a cool idea for a short dowel segment. I might try it next time.
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Re: Reducing the diameter of a dowel
To go from 1" dia. to ⅞" dia. you only need to remove 1/16" of material from the dowel's surface. That might be done with less drama by a sanding drum, e.g., than by a router bit (that, while turning slower than it was designed for, may well catch and chip the dowel). Just sayin'.
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Re: Reducing the diameter of a dowel
Thanks fellas.
Less drama is always a good thing.
I'll let you know what I come up with.
Less drama is always a good thing.
I'll let you know what I come up with.
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Re: Reducing the diameter of a dowel
Maybe get the guide block closer to the cutter. More support of the length of the dowel.
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Re: Reducing the diameter of a dowel
That's a good point, Carl.
And I'm thinking, since I only need 2 pieces, each 1 1/4" x 7/8", I can maybe chuck the pieces into the DP in some manner, and hold a sanding block against them as they spin. A little 80 grit should take down that 1/16" pdq.
And I'm thinking, since I only need 2 pieces, each 1 1/4" x 7/8", I can maybe chuck the pieces into the DP in some manner, and hold a sanding block against them as they spin. A little 80 grit should take down that 1/16" pdq.
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