Thread: The top 100 turning tips (mk 2)

Number 1 rule for me.......... If it's no longer fun or enjoyable, give it up.

When slopping on the Shellawax, stand aside when you fire the lathe up.

.... and: metho cleans wet Shellawax off glasses

Never thought this necessary but I saw a guy at Prossy who wasn't on to it.

TIP: Stir your EEE before use in the hot weather as the abrasive settles to the bottom and you end up just waxing.

Originally Posted by jefferson

For example, up at Proserpine, Jim (Powderpost) was using the bandsaw and wanted to square up the ends. He simply put the blank into the blade and scored one face, probably at or near 90 degrees. (I can do that. ).

He then flipped the blank over and cut free-hand to the scored "line".

So simple, but I would not have thought of it. (I would have probably got the square out if needed).

What an awesome, simple idea.

My tip would be that when starting out, get tuition. Go to a class (or 3) and/or join a club - it will make turning a lot more enjoyable a lot sooner. Oh, and what a few have said - constant practice!

Cheers,
Dave

Think finishing can be a whole new chapter.

inc keep your finishes and glues in a cool place to prolong their life.

Do not stand "in the line of fire" when statring up a new (on any) turning.
Keep your standing area clean, ready for an immediate exit.

I don't want to write a book, just collect all your knowledge. One or two liners.

Jefferson, Maybe not but a book would be a good idea, if only to have them collected in one place and cataloged so they would be easy to find .

My knowledge usually doesn't come in one liners. I was trained to talk in multiples of 50 minutes

Jeff, have you trawled through the Woodturning Info sticky thread above?

My knowledge usually doesn't come in one liners. I was trained to talk in multiples of 50 minutes

Originally Posted by rsser

My knowledge usually doesn't come in one liners. I was trained to talk in multiples of 50 minutes

Jeff, have you trawled through the Woodturning Info sticky thread above?

Ern, please forgive my ignorance. What the sticky thread????

Bore a small hole (about 3mm) in both ends of a spindle for the centre pin of the spur drive and for a cone centre, especially for hard woods. Otherwise the spur drive may "free wheel".
Jim

Originally Posted by rsser

.... and: metho cleans wet Shellawax off glasses

........:ear-to-ear smile:

When putting the foot of a bowl in a scroll chuck press with one finger only in the centre of the bowl to ensure the bowl runs true. Using all fingers and thumb can apply uneven pressure to one side and result in a wobbly bowl.

DO NOT use fish oil as a lubricant.

Before placing spur drives etc in spindle, blow down the spindle to clear any debris that could damage morse taper or throw it out of true.

It's not what you've got but what you do with it that matters... (message to Stubby owners)

The bevel must rub to control the cut.
The cutting edge (with the exception of the skew) must be supported by the tool rest.
Tools must be sharp.
Tool rests must be kept free of nicks.
Tool rests should be at least 1-2" longer than the work.