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I have a 12"/6"x36" disc/belt sander that I use to square the ends of blanks. Since you don't have one the easiest is to make a version of Rick's offset jig over on the IAP vender forum. https://www.penturners.org/threads/ricks-custom-made-tools-pdf-catalog.180009/#post-2239176 It lets you use your lathe with faceplate mounted sandpaper and a transfer punch in the jig held in the tailstock. If buying one is too much or politically bugs you there is no reason you can't use the design as a basis for making your own. It could be made out of wood, plywood or a Corian type material (solid surface countertop) easily if you have a table saw or a router table. Mens clubs near you have the tools and perhaps there is a forum member close to you that could help you make one.

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<blockquote data-quote="Curly" data-source="post: 374040" data-attributes="member: 2148">I have a 12&quot;/6&quot;x36&quot; disc/belt sander that I use to square the ends of blanks. Since you don&#039;t have one the easiest is to make a version of Rick&#039;s offset jig over on the IAP vender forum. <a href="https://www.penturners.org/threads/ricks-custom-made-tools-pdf-catalog.180009/#post-2239176" target="_blank">https://www.penturners.org/threads/ricks-custom-made-tools-pdf-catalog.180009/#post-2239176</a>&nbsp; It lets you use your lathe with faceplate mounted sandpaper and a transfer punch in the jig held in the tailstock. If buying one is too much or politically bugs you there is no reason you can&#039;t use the design as a basis for making your own. It could be made out of wood, plywood or a Corian type material (solid surface countertop) easily if you have a table saw or a router table. Mens clubs near you have the tools and perhaps there is a forum member close to you that could help you make one.Pete</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Curly, post: 374040, member: 2148"] I have a 12"/6"x36" disc/belt sander that I use to square the ends of blanks. Since you don't have one the easiest is to make a version of Rick's offset jig over on the IAP vender forum. [URL]https://www.penturners.org/threads/ricks-custom-made-tools-pdf-catalog.180009/#post-2239176[/URL] It lets you use your lathe with faceplate mounted sandpaper and a transfer punch in the jig held in the tailstock. If buying one is too much or politically bugs you there is no reason you can't use the design as a basis for making your own. It could be made out of wood, plywood or a Corian type material (solid surface countertop) easily if you have a table saw or a router table. Mens clubs near you have the tools and perhaps there is a forum member close to you that could help you make one. Pete [/QUOTE]

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