Gerald Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 Something we do not talk about unless someone asks is how to get started and what tools do I need. Here is a post in Instructables with Carl Jacobson giving the advise on everything from starting lathe to accessories to tools and then some turning. This is a excellent primer for a beginner to get a basic knowledge of lathes and tools. https://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Turning-101-What-You-Need-To-Know-To-Get-Star/ FlGatorwood, lew, Cal and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) Thanks, Gerald! Would you be OK with me adding this to next week's "Wednesday's..."? I often check in on Linn's videos. She does some great stuff. Edited June 1, 2019 by lew FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 Thank you Gerald! I haven’t had a chance to watch it, but I’m betting it’s exactly what I’m looking for. FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted June 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 7 hours ago, lew said: Thanks, Gerald! Would you be OK with me adding this to next week's "Wednesday's..."? I often check in on Linn's videos. She does some great stuff. Sure it is on the net. Artie, Cal and FlGatorwood 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodpeckah Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Awesome video bud thank you! I just ordered a Nova comet II and I can’t wait! What kind of chisels would you recommend? I mean carbide or standard or a combination? Thank you again. Semper Fi, Joe FlGatorwood, Cal and Artie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted July 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 6 hours ago, Woodpeckah said: Awesome video bud thank you! I just ordered a Nova comet II and I can’t wait! What kind of chisels would you recommend? I mean carbide or standard or a combination? Thank you again. Semper Fi, Joe Gouges to start I recommend a bowl gouge 3/8 inch is a good starter, Spindle gouge also 3/8, parting tool and Thompson Lathe Tools are my go to. You can spend 250 or more for comparable carbide tools so I usually do not recommend all that for a start but you can get one carbide for roughing with either the square or semi round cutter og which Easy Wood also makes a negative rake style which is slower but gets a smoother cut. lew, FlGatorwood and Cal 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Woodpeckah Posted July 3, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Hi Gerald, I just ordered my first Woodturning tools! I got all steel tools, you were right about the carbide being even more expensive. I ended up going through Penn State Industries and got 3/8” spindle, 3/8” bowl, 1/8”x3/4” parting and 1” roughing gouges. They were about $20 each and had really good reviews. I just wanted to say thank you for the advice. Semper Fi, Joe Gunny, Cal, FlGatorwood and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGatorwood Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Dumb question about WD 40 on the lathe bed...Why not use something like a good paste wax? That is what is recommended on many tools such as saw tables. It makes wood slide over the table easily, keeps down the rust and if very beneficial in keeping the wood moving. If I had a lathe, I would use Johnsons or Minwax paste wax to make the tail stock slide easily and help the dust and shavings to move off easily. Just wondering. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said: Dumb question about WD 40 on the lathe bed...Why not use something like a good paste wax? WD-40 was designed to displace water, and little else I use it to spray down metal tools that get wet. Wipe them down good and let dry then wipe off again and put away. Things like clamps, hammer, screwdrivers, or sockets. For this task it works well. Paste wax is what you want for saws or lathes. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 WD-40 will make the bed clean and slide fairly well. Woodturning is dirty and most of us turn wet wood and wet wood causes corrosion and rust so what works on that ,WD-40. Now true wax will work too but would have to dry the lathe bed first. Also I user a sanding sponge to clean the bed with the WD and clean off CA and no I would have to be using the lathe for many many years to sand the bed away. @Woodpeckah Glad you got some good from it Joe. You will probably want to upgrade tools in a year or two but that will get you started then one more at a timer. You know we tell everyone this next tool is the one that will make me a great turner. Cal, Gunny and Artie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Gerald said: You know we tell everyone this next tool is the one that will make me a great turner. So True! Cal, Gunny and Jari 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodpeckah Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 Sorry it took so long to reply but just an update. I am officially a wood turner! It’s freakin awesome! Made a smallish stand and got it broken in then turned my first piece of wood!! I made a quick blank of untreated pine and after watching a few videos figured out how to use the tools and voila! Artie, Cal and Gunny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 Looking good! Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodpeckah Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 Next thing on the agenda is a chuck!! Thank you guys so much for the advice. I really would have been lost without it!! Semper Fi, Joe Artie, Cal and Gunny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 48 minutes ago, Woodpeckah said: It’s freakin awesome! You're Hooked Nice stand. Watch for vibrations to make sure nothing starts to "walk" around. Cal, Gunny and Artie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 Way to go Joe! Another turner added to the list. You need better legs for the stand. You're going to want to be closer to the lathe and we don't want to see you trip and fall either. Artie, Cal and Gunny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodpeckah Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 Thanks y’all, Lew that was more fun than anything I’ve built. It really opened my eyes to entire new realm of possibilities. I already have a catalogue of pen, shakers, and handle kits and blanks. Vibration was the first thing I checked for, thick felt feet and leveled. I will say this, I never realized how drunk the cement guys were when they leveled my garage floor until I started building furniture. HandyDan thank you for the warning, this is a temp bench and I am in the process of nuking my entire workshop and doing a new layout and equipment stands. I just got it and the tools so I had to try it out. I will definitely put on my dancing shoes though until I finish. Semper Fi, Joe HandyDan, Gunny, Cal and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Woodpeckah said: this is a temp bench As you are working pay attention to where you naturally want to put things. Keep a notebook of your observations. These notes will be helpful in making a stand / bench build. My two lathes are mounted to a bench about 7 ft long with drawers underneath. I store kits for pens and such, lathe tools, lathe accessories and smaller pieces of wood and Corian and acrylic. I don't seem to have pictures on this PC so I will make some in next few days. Give you something to look at. Others will also offer ideas. Use what works best for you. A carefully laid out plan will work out much better in the long run. My 2 cents worth anyway. Artie and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 That is a nice lathe . Now to the stand. I can show you one I made but remember I kinda overbuild. There is a box underneath the drawers fillex with sand running the length of the stand. The purpose is to add weight and as a new turner you will need it to stabilize the lathe when turning bowls. Drawers not a necessity but I like drawers. Currently I have none under any of my lathes. Also of note this was for my first lathe. Made from cherry. Cal, Artie and Gunny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 @Gerald, that is a beautiful setup, I really like that. Artie, Gerald, Cal and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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