Masters Package

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Masters Woodturning Tool Package by Lyle Jamieson

The “Masters Package” from Lyle Jamieson Woodturning is a comprehensive collection designed for the serious woodturner seeking to elevate their craft to masterful levels. This woodturning tool package combines advanced tools and innovative systems to offer unparalleled precision, ease, and efficiency in woodturning.

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There is more information on the topics listed below:

• Carbide Cutter Assembly

• History
• One Boring Bar with 3 Reach Cutting Capabilities
• 3/4 inch Dual Purpose Boring Bar
• Swivel Assemblies
• Backrest designed to fit any lathe
• Laser Measuring System
• In-Depth Hollowing Techniques-The Easy Way >> DOWNLOAD

Carbide Cutter Assembly: Enhance Your Woodturning

The Jamieson/Hunter Carbide Cutter Assembly offers unparalleled benefits for woodturners seeking efficiency and quality in their work:

• Maintenance-Free: Enjoy the convenience of never needing to sharpen your cutter again. Simply rotate to a new edge and replace when necessary, eliminating the need for grinding. This cutter’s lifespan is 25-30 times longer than traditional HSS tools, with some users experiencing up to 100 times the durability.

• Superior Cutting Quality: Experience the difference with slicing, angled cuts that leave behind a smoother surface compared to traditional scraping cutters. This results in a finish that requires less sanding and minimizes end grain fiber tear-out.

• Ease and Efficiency: The Jamieson/Hunter Carbide Cutter, designed for use with the Jamieson Hollowing System, combines ease of use with efficient cutting, offering the best of both worlds.

Assembly Features:

• Comes equipped with a 3/16 inch machined shaft, high-tech nanograin Jamieson/Hunter Carbide Cutter, torx screw, torx wrench, and a protective cap.
• Easy installation into your swivel tip assembly, replacing the 3/16 inch HSS scraper cutter.
• For optimal performance, angle the cutter to the left within the swivel holder. This orientation ensures effective cutting, especially when working under high shoulders or in tight spaces, producing a shearing/slicing action rather than scraping.

What’s Included:

• 3/16 inch x 1 ¼ inch long shaft
• Torx screw and wrench for secure installation
• Hunter #1 Nanograin Carbide Cutter for unparalleled cutting quality
• Clean out pin for maintenance
• Protective cover to ensure safety and longevity

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Revolutionizing Hollow Form Turning: The Jamieson System Woodturning Tool Kit

Woodturning has long faced ergonomic challenges, particularly when inserting hollowing tools into vessels. Traditionally, turners had to either bend over the lathe, risking back and neck strain, or awkwardly sit on the lathe bed to manage the boring bar. These positions, necessary for precise tool placement, often led to discomfort and the risk of injury. Recognizing these issues, Lyle Jamieson developed the Jamieson Hollow Form Turning System, transforming hollowing into a safer, more enjoyable process.

Innovations for Stress-Free Turning

The Jamieson System introduces a secondary backrest that simplifies the hollowing process, allowing turners to:

• Stand comfortably beside the lathe, using fingertip control to guide the cutter.
• Eliminate the strain of reaching over the tool rest or sitting awkwardly on the lathe.
• Reduce the fear of tool catches, enhancing safety and enjoyment.

This system not only alleviates physical and mental stress but also provides unparalleled control, making hollow form turning more accessible and fun.

Benefits of the Jamieson System

• Eliminates Twisting Forces: Designed to counteract the twisting common with bent tools, ensuring stability.
• Enhances Precision: Allows for the creation of thinner forms and smoother surfaces, even in complex pieces.

In summary, the Jamieson Hollow Form Turning System offers a revolutionary approach to woodturning. It simplifies deep hollow turning, eliminates the risks of catches and injuries, and introduces a level of control and ease previously unattainable. This system makes creating hollow forms not just easier, but a truly enjoyable part of the woodturning craft.

One Boring Bar with 3 Reach Capabilities

The ¾ inch diameter, 17 inch long dual purpose boring bar has the following options to allow access to any shape hollow form turning.

 

The top image has the straight swivel assembly.

 

The middle image has the bent swivel assembly.

 

The bottom image has the straight swivel assembly in the opposite end of the bar with the 45 degree angled hole.

 

¾ Inch Dual Purpose Boring Bar

  The boring bar has a dual function.  It has a hole in both ends for the swivel tip cutter assembly. 

This gives you a straight boring bar on one end and a bent type boring bar on the other end.  Just flip the bar end to end.

Swivel Assemblies

Above are the two swivel assemblies included in the woodturning tool package, one straight and one bent.  The bent assembly is often used in the standard 3/4 inch boring bar.  The bent swivel allows greater access inside the shoulder area of a hollow form. The bent swivel is capable of reaching inside of most traditional bulbous shapes through small openings.  

“D” Stabilizing Handle

Lyle Jamieson’s innovative approach to woodturning combines ergonomic design with efficiency, transforming the traditional challenges of hollow form turning into a comfortable and enjoyable process. By introducing the “D” shaped handle and a supportive backrest, Lyle’s system significantly reduces the physical strain associated with woodturning, allowing for precise control and ease of use.

Key features include:

• Ergonomic Design: The “D” shaped handle disperses twisting forces, preventing strain and fatigue.
• Precision and Control: Allows for accurate undercutting and access to tight spots with minimal effort.
• Stress Reduction: The backrest and handle setup eliminates the need for uncomfortable positions, reducing stress on the back and neck.
• Enhanced Enjoyment: Designed for ease and fun, the system ensures woodturning is a pleasure, not a chore.

This approach not only addresses the ergonomic challenges of woodturning but also enhances the overall crafting experience, making it more accessible and enjoyable for turners of all levels.

Backrest Woodturning Tool

 The backrest supports and stabilizes the handle.  This backrest allows hollow form turning with no torquing or twisting forces that exist with handheld boring bars.  There is a backrest model designed to fit any lathe from minis to full size lathes, long or short beds.

Laser Measuring System

In an article for American Woodturner magazine, Lyle explored the dynamic world of laser technology in woodturning. Here’s a simplified take on “Red Hot” Laser Measuring— a method that’s accurate, quick, and surprisingly enjoyable. 

• Versatile Applications: Lasers aren’t just for measuring wall thickness in hollow forms. They’re invaluable woodturning tool for tasks like assessing the bottom of bowls during coring or revealing the shape and depth of any turned form’s interior, even around waste block areas.
• Breaking Boundaries: Traditional measuring systems have their uses, but they often come with limitations that can stifle creativity. My goal with developing a new laser system was to push beyond these boundaries, offering a woodturning tool that’s as limitless as your imagination.
• Universal Measurement: Whether it’s a delicate Christmas ornament or a massive vessel, this laser system adapts to any project. It measures any wood at any thickness without hindering your tool’s access to those challenging spots.

This laser system is designed to enhance your woodturning experience, opening up new possibilities without the constraints of older methods.

The concept behind using a laser in woodturning is straightforward and effective. Here’s how it works:

• Setting Up: Position the laser so its beam just grazes past the cutting tip at your desired wall thickness. This gap determines the thickness of your hollow form’s wall.
• In Action: As you hollow out the form, the laser beam on the vessel’s surface guides your cutting. If the beam moves to the side, it’s time to slow down. Once the beam leaves the piece and hits the floor, stop cutting; you’ve reached the set wall thickness.
• Fine-Tuning: After achieving the desired thickness, you can carefully clean up any tool marks without altering the wall’s thickness.

Adjusting the Laser:

• Simple Adjustments: Secure all hardware. The only piece you’ll need to adjust during the process is the laser bracket.
• Ease of Use: Future adjustments are hassle-free. Just move or pivot the laser bracket as needed for precise measurements.

This method not only simplifies achieving consistent wall thickness but also enhances safety and efficiency in your woodturning projects.

Preparing to measure with the laser system is a crucial step for accurate woodturning. Here’s a streamlined approach:

1. Set the Boring Bar: Adjust the boring bar to the necessary angle for entry through the small hole, positioning the cutting tip ready for action.
2. Consistent Angle Maintenance: After setting, remove the boring bar from the vessel and ensure it’s supported at the same cutting angle by both the front and back stabilizing tool rests. This consistency is key to avoid false measurements.
3. Laser Positioning: With the boring bar securely in place, adjust the laser to measure directly through the wall at a 90-degree angle. This ensures accuracy, especially in deep or hollow forms where standard calipers fall short.

Achieving Accurate Measurements:

• Avoiding False Readings: Ensure measurements are perpendicular to the surface to prevent inaccuracies. Measuring at incorrect angles can lead to misleading results.
• Using Visual Aids: A plastic card with lines drawn can serve as a guide for laser adjustment. The line near the edge represents the desired wall thickness, while an arrow indicates the perpendicular measurement direction.
• Final Setup: Place the guide card on the vessel’s exterior at the correct angle, then adjust the laser so its beam targets the marked star on the card. This setup positions the cutting tip inside the vessel, with the laser indicating the external boundary of the desired thickness.

Now, with the laser correctly aligned, you’re set to begin hollowing with precision, ensuring your work’s thickness is exactly as intended.

 

For accurate measurements with the laser system, follow these steps:

• Perpendicular Measurements: Ensure the laser is always perpendicular to the vessel’s side for precise readings.
• Adjusting the Laser: The laser’s position relative to the cutting edge must remain perpendicular. Adjust the laser as needed to match the vessel’s shape. See Illustration 3 above to see an example of the positions to put the laser in to measure accurately.  
• Quick Setup: Using a card as a guide, setting the laser takes just seconds. Hold the bracket with one hand and the guide card with the other to align the laser quickly.
• Efficiency and Enjoyment: This method not only speeds up the measuring process, making it more accurate and enjoyable, but it also potentially doubles the efficiency of creating hollow forms. This could mean more productivity and, possibly, more profit and fun for those selling their work.

Explore broader applications of the laser for enhancing woodturning projects:

• Mastering the Vessel’s Bottom: Adjust the laser to a zero gap for precise bottom finishing, eliminating guesswork. Position the cutting tip at the vessel’s bottom center and use the laser to mark the exact depth on the waste block’s exterior. This method accurately defines the bottom without risking damage.

• Versatile Bottom Contours: With the laser set to zero gap, observe how the light tracks cutting inside the waste block. This visual guide assists in sculpting the bottom of the vessel to any desired shape—flat, coned, or rounded—ensuring perfect results every time. It’s important to avoid cutting into the wall thickness already measured.

• Universal Compatibility: The laser system is designed to adapt to any boring bar setup, ensuring it’s a valuable tool for woodturners seeking precision and ease of use.

This innovative approach simplifies the process and opens up new creative possibilities, making complex bottom shapes easy to achieve with confidence.

In-Depth Hollowing Techniques-The Easy Way DOWNLOAD

The set up and use techniques are in my DVD, In-Depth Hollowing and it gives much more detailed help for both boring bar system and laser measuring.  It is 90 minutes long, produced and edited by Phil Pratt.