What's wrong with using a drill chuck? (See my video about using one to hold the pen mandrel!!) :2tsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Schtoo
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What's wrong with using a drill chuck? (See my video about using one to hold the pen mandrel!!) :2tsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Schtoo
Stu #1, I'd just take it through the wall. That would work, right? :oo:
Typhoon went past with a bit of blowing and heaps of rain. No-one around here complaining too loudly, as we need the water. I think that problem is at least slightly corrected. :rolleyes:
I think it was pretty big in size, but not as powerful as some have been. Only 950 air pressure-doohickeys. Scary when you can judge how strong it something is by scientific measuring. :-
Stu #2, I didn't say there was anything wrong, it's just crude. :rolleyes:
I do it often enough myself on metal, but the wood lathe setup is much, much better. The output is the same as a drill spindle (1/2" UNF) so drill chucks fit on no problem, but it also has two ball bearings that cope better with side and end thrust loads than a drill can.
Plus it has a spur drive centre and a little faceplate. Worth much more than the $10 it cost me from the bargain bin, and I kick myself for not buying the other two that were there. :(
I inherited by father's lathe (I knew I eventually would when I bought it for him) and while I have used it a few times there is no way I could honestly say that I am proficient, but I am not intimidated, I just got no time.
I have made a few spools for string lines, replicated a broken banister for work mate and replicated a broken chair leg for FIL. I am sure there have been other things but I can't remember. I do not ever think that I will be a "turner" as the number of projects that I would/will do with round components will probably be limited. But in saying that, one day I will endevour to master the lathe just so that I know I can. Until then, it will remain a slightly used face plate sander and a "storage bench"
Jon
No lathe
Why not?
In order
- No time
- No money
- No talent (I suspect)
But one of these days I'm gunna get one.......
and then, look out -
I'm gunna do heaps of posting in the pen making forum:D :D
A couple of each (metal & wood) and call myself a turner. Well I make odd shapes round so I guess that make me a turner :D
Would not be without one.
Ross
3 going on 4 . A turner ? all the time ,many a time ,even when i haven't got time . But most of the time . The real question is how many turning chisels do you have and which ones do you use the most and which the least .:roll:
ILL count up mine tomorrow and scare my self.:doh:
Just had to update this thread... boots'n'all as Stu put it!:D
we have somthing in the shed that looks like a lathe but the downside is the Ryobi name on the side
yer mine is dark blue and has 3 letters i an afraid to mention.:BQuote:
Originally Posted by Tonto
I collect antique fixer uppers, current collection is a Record Power Drillmaster.
I play at turning but I very much a learner
I'd like to have one but have resisted because.
- no room in the shed
- if I got one I'd do nothing else except fiddle with it for the next 3 years
- SWMBO is already asking too many questions about my tool purchases
Cheers
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Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!
I'm with Skew, I have a Colchester Master 2500 4' Bed and a Myford ML7 which I could turn in the Colchester! and yes the colchester intimidates me since some metal flew out of the chuch and out threw the roof! :o Left and interesting rectangular hole in the roof which is a conversation starter. :roll:
Ouch.
... nah I'm not a collector; can only afford one with my tastes.
old technatool ti something or other but it hasn't been used since 2006. Only coz 2007 was a mongrel sister screwing big assssssed slaggy bitch awefullous McScrudeon ...................... of a year and I'm glad to be rid of it.
Me, I haves 27 chisels. :qQuote:
Originally Posted by rodent
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Don't think you realised this, but we're talking about Wood Lathes here :doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by DSEL74
Oh... I only have one of those - all the rest are made of metal. :rolleyes: But I reckon that's still probably one more than most people here. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by DJ's Timber
As for chisels... that varies. Are we talking handled or unhandled here? And even that varies quite a bit in my shed, depending on how many concrete nails have fallen out of my broomstick offcuts. :-
Yep I am a good turner... ( Everday since birth I have been able to turn my food into :seald:)
Oooh You mean the wood lathe. No wish I could say I was a turner but I am working on it; I love to play
Toni:)
I have 2 a bigun & littleun. I see the term "turner" wasn't defined so I can claim to be one as I have occasionally turned a valuable timber resource into material for the mulch pile.
Ray
I don't own a lathe...but I want too. :)
Got a lathe, need the turner that goes with it.
just resently unearthed (from way back of shed)...a green one with a mtr bed ....now to find time to play with it :U
I am primarily a hand tool woodworker (although I do have a bandsaw I occasionally use for rough dimensioning). I make mostly furniture, boxes, and household items. Being that this would be only my 2nd stationary power tool in the shop, it was a big decision for me to buy a lathe. Ultimately, I did buy one about 2 years ago because I wanted to expand my capability to make turned legs, 1/2 columns, 1/4 columns, etc for furniture. I was intimidated by the lathe at first (especially since I prefer not to use power tools), but I quickly came to appreciate this machine in my shop. It can be quite handy. For instance, last night I turned a dowel that was 15/16" diameter for the purpose of sharpening a new in-cannel gouge (and we know how tricky those can be). I've also turned some shaving brush handles, shaving brush/razor stands, small bowls and, lidded boxes. It can be fun and sometimes its a nice change of pace from the benchwork. I can't see myself becoming a full-time turner anytime soon, but its a nice arrow to have in the quiver.