May 8, 20215 yr Popular Post comment_265064 well got my lath finally,and started to turn lol,first attempt at new cane,thought best to start small,cause wife wants new legs for table,lots of fun Report
May 8, 20215 yr Popular Post comment_265070 Looking good. It is a challenging first project. Long slender pieces tend to whip and chatter. Grabbing the drive end in a chuck and using less pressure on the tail stock end go a long way at resolving these issues. Sometimes a steady rest is also needed. I have gone to making them two piece when I make them. Report
May 8, 20215 yr Popular Post comment_265087 Nice! Our guys have offered some great tips. Looking forward to seeing the finished cane and the table legs!! Report
May 8, 20215 yr Popular Post comment_265089 Having just went through that (novice turner and table legs) it can be quite a challenge, but a lot of fun. I turned 7 practice legs before I did the real ones...and they still didn't come out that close. Report
May 8, 20215 yr Popular Post comment_265094 Funny thing is I bought my first lathe for table legs and it was almost 10 years before I did legs on a lathe. That looks like a good start Report
May 8, 20215 yr comment_265102 5 hours ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: Having just went through that (novice turner and table legs) it can be quite a challenge, but a lot of fun. I turned 7 practice legs before I did the real ones...and they still didn't come out that close. They were fine, you’re a harsh taskmaster on yourself. Report
May 8, 20215 yr comment_265103 9 hours ago, Ron said: its Beech for the wood Hey Ron, great to see ya here again sir! Report
May 9, 20215 yr comment_265108 Actually a tough first project. I don't know if there is anything harder to do on a lathe than a straight taper. Looking good for your first project. Report
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