r/turning • u/snakeP007 • 1d ago

How can I fix this?

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First one of the year and it's a blow-out. What can I turn this into, or how could I fix it? I'm open to all suggestions!

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u/egregiousC 1d ago

The advice to glue a piece of wood to the bottom and turn it so it looks like it belongs there is the best way to fix a funnel. You don't need much - just a 1/4" will suffice.

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u/snakeP007 1d ago

I think my problem with that, or any similar method, is I'm not experienced enough to get two perfectly flat sides to glue together.

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u/MacaronMiddle2409 MPart on YT 22h ago

Use a sanding board - one piece of sandpaper (backed with a stiff board) long enough to go across the entire piece. Width big enough to hold in yer hands. Only trick is to keep it across the center at all times. Going slow helps. 80 grit is good enough for the glue joint.

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u/snakeP007 19h ago

Very creative thank you!

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u/egregiousC 1d ago

Then set it aside until you can