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30th July 2014, 09:42 PM #16
I'm in Hamilton. WW machinery outlets are a bit thin on the ground here. I've looked at the Timberly website. They carry fairly expensive gear, not something I could justify as yet. I have been keeping my on on Trademe but there's not a lot of good stuff on there at the moment.
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I think the lathe will do fine for what you have in mind. If the lathe lacks power on the larger diameter bases, use a smaller gouge or be a little less aggressive.
If you get to the point where the lathe is slowing you down and you are not making 5 lamps per hour, you might well be making enough $$$ to go buy a nice big Vicmarc.
If you can get the above tools for half of local retail that is a good start.So much timber, so little time.
Paul
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31st July 2014, 06:39 AM #18
Cheers Paul.
As a starting point the lathe seems robust enough. The user reviews I'm seeing of these lathes, is that they are reasonably robust and capable for what I intend to use it for. If I get sufficient work to pay for a larger machine I may well sell it or do as others have and keep it as a small finishing lathe.Dust Mite...Terrorising noses for the discerning...
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1st August 2014, 05:50 PM #19
Bought It :)
Thanks for all the help and feedback folks.
I ducked into the Toolshed after work this evening and picked up the lathe before heading home.
Now its a matter of rearranging things in the workshop to set up a good working area.
I will keep you posted as we go along, and I'm pretty sure that I will need to pick a few brains from time to time as well.
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1st August 2014, 06:15 PM #20
Well done Dusty
I've seen a few of these with different names on them and they all look pretty solid little units to me. I think you will get a lot of use out of your new toy before you need to upgrade. I think you would have very quickly discovered the shortfalls of the other one.
Good choice mate
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1st August 2014, 07:57 PM #21
Any luck with the chisels?
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5th August 2014, 07:07 AM #22
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5th August 2014, 10:42 AM #23
There will be no holding you back once you get them. Do you have a grinder for sharpening them?
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6th August 2014, 07:02 AM #24
Yes I do have a grinder. I've always sharpened my own tools and with the new additions will do so too. Just a matter of learning the correct techniques. Possibly investing in a sharpening attachment but will be dependent on amount of work being done.
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6th August 2014, 11:56 PM #25
The Woodcut Tru-Gring system was strongly suggested to me by people at the wood work club I joined to learn about Turning.
I bought one, but I havent set it up and used it yet, however, I have used a system at the club which is similar. There might be people that sharpen without a jig, but I wouldn't even bother trying.
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