Turning Small Knobs

http://www.consultingwoodworker.com Add a threaded insert first and use it as the center point for turning small knobs. This uses less wood and insures that the insert is centered and that pressing the insert in won't split the knob.

While small parts can be turned from a larger blank, the challenge is in centering a threaded insert without splitting the dime-sized knob. In this video, Ralph demonstates how to add the insert before turning and use it as the center. This technique has the added bonus of using a lot less wood - so important when working with costly exotics!