The Creation of a Turret Clock

Post #3 done.

  I decided to show the stages in cutting the post.

This shows the cut area marked up.  The white is for the photos.  The line I actually used is a thin scratch mark.  Look for it next to the white.  You probably cannot make it out but trust me its there.  Clicking on the photo will show a larger version where it is a little more visible.




This shows the chisel I use to do most of the cutting.  Notice how it is flat on one side so that the cut is nice and clean.




First cut.  Using a smaller chisel to start.  Notice the cutting saddle on the anvil.  Keeps from dulling the chisels when I cut through.



After some progress



Halfway mark.




One more heat to go.



Post after straightening.