Testing My Lathe Skills on an Heirloom Wedding Cake Serving Set

In this video I am making a custom wedding cake serving set using a lathe and a Rockler turning kit! Follow along and I’ll show you the lathe process from start to finish, as we transform Tiger wood into a beautiful, hand-turned cake knife and server. This DIY woodworking project isn’t just about the final product-I share my mistakes, adjustments, and learning opportunities that came up along the way. If you’re new to lathe turning or looking to improve your woodworking skills, you’ll find insights on lathe techniques, choosing the right tools, and handling common challenges.
Watch till the end to see how to customize your cake serving set to match a wedding theme and add that personal touch to a special day! Don’t forget to subscribe to continue the journey of learning and sharing both the successes and failures.
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[@todd5857]

I agree Rockler sells junk these days.
That being said, Tigerwood is a fairly hard wood so you either have to step your drill bit size up or buy threaded inserts like they sell at Niles Bottle Stoppers that have a knurled/textured exterior not threaded.

[@designisblank]

@@todd5857 I’ll have to check those inserts out and keep some better options on hand. First time using tiger wood and I thought the hole Might have been too tight so I enlarged it for the second with the same result. Are the knurled meant to be epoxied in?

[@stevensandoval4827]

I had the same issue with the thread insert for the Bottle Opener 😢

[@designisblank]

@@stevensandoval4827 sounds like we both need some extra 1/4-20 stock! So frustrating

[@josephsonnier3594]

Your utensils could be female , that way you can use a all thread & avoid the hit or miss . Stay your course and be flexible . Also save finished measurements

[@designisblank]

Good tips, thanks for watching