"THINK AHEAd"

[Bob Borzelleri]

You may have to stack the bumpers on the Cole jaw to get them to grab - but that is what I would do. Make sure you use a steady to support the goblet while creating the recess.

Thanks Steve. Off to Woodcraft to get their $42 steady rest tomorrow.

...Bob

[Eric Kosanovich]

Bob its called a Donut chuck and you make them for the most part here is a pic and the instructions
http://www.turnedwood.com/tools&jigs.html
read the part about "Centering Donut Chuck for Reverse Turning"
if you dont have the chuck this guy has just use your chuck with the Donut you make.

Hope this helps
Eric

[Bob Borzelleri]

Eric...

Thanks for the link. Not only have I learned about different method of mounting semi finished stuff, but I also found, at that site, a reference to shop made graduated calipers that I had once seen but had lost the link. Thanks again.

...Bob

[Jim Underwood]

Man, what I would do to get a mallet and goblet from one of you guys who've bought a lathe from me, hint hint hint. lol

What would you do to get a mallet and a goblet from one of us? Hmmmm?

Inquiring minds want to know....