Chuck the ring holder into the drill. Set the tail stock and screw it to your work surface. Then set the tool rest the same way, making sure it is square with the tail brace.
I wrapped a small piece of wire around the drill trigger and handle to control the speed. Tighten the wire one twist at a time until you get the right speed. Also, it's a good idea to plug the drill into an extension bar with an on/off switch so you can easily control the power.
Turning
Turn the ring holder and slightly taper it. The base should be a little wider than the rings it will eventually hold. Don't put your fingers between the spinning piece and the tool rest because your fingers can get pulled into it.
Finally, measure and cut a small, 2 x 2 square base and chamfer the edges. Attach it to the ring holder with glue or an embedded dowel.
Tools required: 1 3/8" variable speed, reversible drill; 3/8" bit; a wooden hand screw; two F-clamps; screws; hammer; pliers; saw; rasp; sandpaper; a face shield; lathe tools.
Materials required: a 3" piece of 1" x 1" walnut stock with the grain running parallel to the length; a 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 3/4" piece of walnut; a 3/4"-thick piece of scrap; a 4"-long piece of scrap wide enough for a tool rest; two pieces of scrap for the tail stock; approximately 4" of a 3/8" dowel; a finishing nail; screws; beeswax or any finish of your choice.
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