Ted Evans
05-25-2009, 11:00 PM
A couple of weeks or so ago, I stated that I had ordered a lathe. I just became aware of a “policy” that we are supposed to post pictures validating such a claim so I will comply.
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It set up quite easily and runs very smoothly. Although its location is not ideal, that must be addressed later. My shop is a disaster at present and I seem to have higher priorities than shop organization.
I have not tried to turn a project. All I have been doing with the time available for the lathe is to practice with the tools. I wish to develop better skills, especially with the skews, before starting a project. I’m getting better with the finger nail gouges but really like the finish left from the skews. I have to learn to pay closer attention than what I have so far, if you get my drift.
The lathe was purchased primarily for cleaning up and sanding columns and pilasters that are fabricated with the ornamental mill. However, after looking at all the beautiful turnings done by those in this group, I’m getting the urge to make something round rather than flat and straight. But, I still like to eat so I have to do first what puts food on the table.
Bear
119222
It set up quite easily and runs very smoothly. Although its location is not ideal, that must be addressed later. My shop is a disaster at present and I seem to have higher priorities than shop organization.
I have not tried to turn a project. All I have been doing with the time available for the lathe is to practice with the tools. I wish to develop better skills, especially with the skews, before starting a project. I’m getting better with the finger nail gouges but really like the finish left from the skews. I have to learn to pay closer attention than what I have so far, if you get my drift.
The lathe was purchased primarily for cleaning up and sanding columns and pilasters that are fabricated with the ornamental mill. However, after looking at all the beautiful turnings done by those in this group, I’m getting the urge to make something round rather than flat and straight. But, I still like to eat so I have to do first what puts food on the table.
Bear