JMerr0928 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hello all, I am going to laminate some boards together and need to end up with a 6" round. What thickness do i need to start with? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I'm not a turner, but I'd think slightly over 6" providing the edges are good and you don't have to remove any defects.. 6.25-6.5" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick A McQuay Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Greater your experience, the closer you can cut it (literally and figuratively). Give yourself a half inch or so. - sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I would go 6 1/2 to be safe. Be real accurate when you mount it on the lathe, any error will be doubled which eats up that extra 1/2" real fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick A McQuay Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Yep, a 6.5" blank only gives you 1/4" of play. As I discovered a few too many times while learning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I would go 6 1/2 to be safe. Be real accurate when you mount it on the lathe, any error will be doubled which eats up that extra 1/2" real fast! 6 1/2 is ok of you're sure to mount it square. Just be sure to have it centered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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