jefferson
21st November 2008, 05:07 PM
I'm off to show LiliB my two min lathes on Sunday in Deniliqiun, NSW, plus a full size Woodfast lathe at my brother's place. Lili's hubby is hoping to use a lathe to presumably make wheels etc for toys.
I spent a little time this arvo turning some wheels on my big lathe, using a VM100 chuck with a screw. Worked OK, a little tear-out on end grain.
But it got me thinking - am I doing it right? What are the options? I certainly don't want to be giving Lili the wrong intell.
I'm thinking that there are a few between centre options, though a chuck would seem essential. Chimnet stacks for trains, lights etc.
Any thoughts on the wish list for Lili? That would include not only the lathe, but tools and accessories. I'm really only geared up for spindles, boxes and bowls and have no idea what it takes to turn little stuff.
Jeff
I spent a little time this arvo turning some wheels on my big lathe, using a VM100 chuck with a screw. Worked OK, a little tear-out on end grain.
But it got me thinking - am I doing it right? What are the options? I certainly don't want to be giving Lili the wrong intell.
I'm thinking that there are a few between centre options, though a chuck would seem essential. Chimnet stacks for trains, lights etc.
Any thoughts on the wish list for Lili? That would include not only the lathe, but tools and accessories. I'm really only geared up for spindles, boxes and bowls and have no idea what it takes to turn little stuff.
Jeff