Spindle gouge A spindle gouge could be used to cut the dovetail angle. I start with the parting tool to cut the spigot to size first. Starting at the outside of the spigot, angle the tip of the bevel of the spindle gouge to match the angle of the dovetail required. Now lift the han...
Then taper from there down to the small diameter of the spile. You can use either a spindle gouge or a skew chisel at this point. Drill a 1/4″ hole through the spile. Using a collet chuck in the tail stock insert a 1/4″ drill bit into the chuck, turn the lathe on, and ...