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Thread: Things you have learnt so far
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13th August 2009, 07:31 PM #16
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Other things learned so far:
A light that can be moved around is really handy whilst hollowing. I ended up getting an angle poise style one pretty cheaply from Ikea which is fixed to the wall behind the lathe.
Someone suggested marking wood when mounting in the scroll chuck so it can be remounted the same (ie the same bit held by jaw 1 etc) to help avoid runout. I now routinely mark between jaw 1 and 2. Good tip, thanks
When hollowing, especially working on the flange, it is often best to look at the bottom right, rather than where the tool is, for a clearer view.
Similarly, when turning beads etc, it is often best to look at the shape developing on the top of the piece.
Turn beads slowly - possibly only at the begginer stage but that's me
A small white board is handy. Put it on the bench and draw the planned piece with dimensions etc then put the board on the wall behind the lathe.Keith
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19th August 2009, 12:33 AM #21
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19th August 2009, 09:27 AM #22
As it is I'm getting buried in sawdust.
Another hint... buy more sandpaper before you run out
Hopefully some will come from the sandpaperman today!
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21st August 2009, 08:50 PM #23
I've learnt that although it's ok for the grain of a box to go in any direction, the general concenus is that the grain should run the length of the lathe.
Good information for an apprentice.
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21st August 2009, 09:08 PM #24
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