Ordered a Supernova 2

[Rich Aldrich]

I ordered the Supernova 2 from Woodcraft today. Turning with Steve over the weekend proved to me that it is much easier to do with a chuck.

I also received the Benjamin's Best bowl gouges and a parting tool today from PSI. Tomorrow night I will begin sharpening.

[Roger Chandler]

I ordered the Supernova 2 from Woodcraft today. Turning with Steve over the weekend proved to me that it is much easier to do with a chuck.

I also received the Benjamin's Best bowl gouges and a parting tool today from PSI. Tomorrow night I will begin sharpening.

Rich,

You are following a well-worn path that is one so very many turners before you have been on, and is a natural progression in your journey in woodturning. I think many on this and other forums have a term they use for this aquisition of new turning accessories........I think its called a VORTEX, welcome to it.

You will find that the new accessories will make you a better turner, and most of those dollars are an investment that will yield dividends for years to come......congratulations! :)

[David E Keller]

Congrats on the new acquisitions. Looking forward to seeing some finished work.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats on your tools.

[Baxter Smith]

Have fun with your new toys!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Rich,

Congrats on your new tools!

I am getting ready to order my 2nd SuperNova2 chuck.....I will leave different jaws on each one and won't have to spend so much time changing jaws.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Looking forward to seeing the photos of all that new shiny stuff!

Have fun!

[John Keeton]

Congrats, Rich! You can blame this one on Steve, but the rest of the indulgences are on you!:D

I want so bad to order another chuck (have 2 already) but I wish I could get another size of jaws with it. Just don't need 3 sets of 50mm jaws. Anyone want to trade!!??

[Paul Singer]

John; That would be a great idea if they would provide that option. I would have bought 2 when I got my first one last week. Like you said who needs multiple sets of the same size jaws. I questioned Woodcraft about that but no go.

[Joe Little]

Rich, that great. Good luck turning. You should apply for that home equity loan now as you are going to need a lot more money but it will be fun!

[Darin Kauffman]

I bought one from WC since it has dropped in price. They are made in China now. The tolerances are not up to par with what I expect from higher quality parts, and once I put the jaws/ chuck together, I could see a few parts didn't marry up perfectly. It works well, so I'm not fully complaining, I just wanted people to know that these new low priced chucks are made in China.

[Kyle Iwamoto]

Congrats, Rich! You can blame this one on Steve, but the rest of the indulgences are on you!:D

I want so bad to order another chuck (have 2 already) but I wish I could get another size of jaws with it. Just don't need 3 sets of 50mm jaws. Anyone want to trade!!??

Search e-bay for nova chuck, ther is a guy in Canada that does sell only the SN2 body. I have 3 50 mm jaws. You are correct. You don't need 3.... I haven't even touched 1 set yet.

[Gary Chester]

Congrats! I couldnt live without my SN2... I'm so tempted to buy a second...

[Steve Vaughan]

The temptation to have a second one bit me bad. Really bad. So, I got me a second one.

[Rich Aldrich]

The first two pictures are my new sharpening station. It isnt high enough, so I think I will make a small bottom part to the cabinet with a drawer. It might look like an after thought, but it is for me and in the shop.

The next picture are the new tools: 3/8" bowl gouge, 1/2" bowl gouge and 5/8" bowl gouge; 3/4" oval skew; 1/8 x 3/4" parting tool. Also, I picked up some rolls of sand paper. These are all Benjamin's Best. Tonight I ordered a 1 1/2" scraper like Steve has. It really works well, but I learned you have to use it carefully.

I think the vortex is just sucking the money out of my wallet.

[John Keeton]

I think the vortex is just sucking the money out of my wallet.Rich, it is just the beginning!! If it makes you feel any better, I just ordered the 1.5" bowl scraper from PSI as well!