Making forearms and handles
Here is the process for both, it is the same, just the dimensions that change.
I like to use Australian hardwoods where I can, as they are world class.
Pieces shown here are Tasmanian Blackwood, it has beautiful grain.
Cutting timber into squares on bandsaw
Program lathe for dimensions
Setup on centres to turn round
A gun drill creates the hole for a core
Timber turned and cored
Beautiful Batik Mango forearm