Ep. 2: The Rod Build Really Begins! Phase One of Cork Turning.

In Ep.2 the journey begins to get this blank looking more like an in progress rod. My approach to cork turning may differ from most, but my goal is to produce a very accurate concentric handle. But what I am most excited about is a video that isn't boring....I repeat ISN'T BORING.
Moving on, here is a few useful links to products used in this video.
X Acto Razor Saw
www.amazon.com...
Mini Lathe Tool Rest
littlemachines...

[@gregoryolenovich6440]

Love the videos. Only suggestion for this video is maybe turn down the volume on the lathe and the noise at the end of the video. It's loud and extended noise, and I already have hearing damage from years of doing demolition. Other than that it's all great, please keep these videos coming.

[@zosoo7]

Thanks for sharing. Did you buy or make your mandrel? I have some 18" oil hardened mandrels, but my lathe only allows 12" of working space. I'm having trouble finding shorter oil hardened mandrels.

[@iamsnowman6812]

I’ll make my own mandrel out of 316 stainless.

[@cobeeble]

Just curious why you use Gorilla Glue?

[@iamsnowman6812]

Gorilla glue in conjunction with the cork press I can pretty much eliminate all glue lines. I HATE glue lines on finished cork.

[@cobeeble]

@@iamsnowman6812 Sounds good to me.