good answer to the perennial question

[Michelle Rich]

http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/woodturning-tips-1605may/turninglearnings/so-you-want-to-get-into-woodturning.html?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Highland%20Woodturner&utm_content=HWT+May+2016

[Tom Brouillette]

That's a very well written description of the vortex. Thank you for sharing it.

[Shawn Pachlhofer]

with all the stuff you end up buying to go with it - they should give you the lathe for free.