Jesse Merino
01-07-2006, 5:50 AM
Ok, Ladies and Gentlemen Start Your Engines!!!
Ooops, wrong place for that http://boards.diynetwork.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif<!--graemlin::)--> LOL!
Ok, here is what I am currently going to get into...
I bought a lathe from a truck sale, ooohhh, about 3 years ago, I think...
Today, or tomorrow, I am going to attempt (key word), to do something with this thing<!--graemlin::)-->
I bought a face shield (was told to have one, because of "blow outs"? and chips flying...Even got a dust mask)...
And my buddy is going to give me a few logs, (anywhere from 12-18 inches, probably about 4-6 inches in width), so, today, or tomorrow, I shall "attempt" to do something with this monster...
Now, I am thinking this thing is going to self destruct the wood, and "blow out" all over me, piercing body parts that I have grown to know and love so much, (got all the extra pieces I need with my pacemakers and all that, none extra needed at this time...besides, odd things sticking out of my body will make it a wee bit of a pain to sleep at night, I would venture)...
What does anyone suggest for a first time wood turner (newbie), who is just going to practise a whole lot on this wood, to be wary of?
Any points, hints, stories, hinderances, danger points, and all the other things I can come up with to express this thing about doing it right and not messing it up so that Wife doesnt have to have 911 on hold???
(OOOH, this is a cheap lowes face shield, about 13 bucks {they advertise its the best, but, I dont believe it, since I'm sure there is always better}, so, I dont know if it will do any good if the chips start flying)...
Like, how thin can I make this wood, before it breaks on me and sends it everywhere? 1", 1/2"?? If I feel comfortable, I may even try and "form something", but, thats stretching it for now, I realize..
Oh, this wood is going to be only cut for a few months, so it will be "wet" as they call it, not seasoned all the way, but I dont know how long wood has to be seasoned for turnings??
If I really blow this thing, I may just start back on the stuff I know... and worry about fingers detachting from my body instead of new parts being added with out benefiets of a Surgeon, or maybe I will need a Surgeon, when the new parts are, ahem, abruptly installed??
If ya really want to know the truth, this thing scares me to death, but, I can over come the fear, and try something new, but, I just want to be cautious and have all the advantages go my wayhttp://boards.diynetwork.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif<!--graemlin::)--> <!--graemlin::)--><!--graemlin::)-->....
I dont know what type of wood I will be using yet, havent got it from my bud til later today, but it wont be pine, some hardwood, maybe poplar...or oak...
Ok, I have expressed my fears and shortcomings, what do I need to do for my new interest??
Oh, forget about me watching a video...bit late for that, once I have wood in hand...http://boards.diynetwork.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif<!--graemlin::)-->..
Oh, I did own a shopsmith once and tried to turn a piece of ash, it splintered all over me and sold the thing, but, I dont give up easily, now I am on a return mission...Jesse
Ooops, wrong place for that http://boards.diynetwork.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif<!--graemlin::)--> LOL!
Ok, here is what I am currently going to get into...
I bought a lathe from a truck sale, ooohhh, about 3 years ago, I think...
Today, or tomorrow, I am going to attempt (key word), to do something with this thing<!--graemlin::)-->
I bought a face shield (was told to have one, because of "blow outs"? and chips flying...Even got a dust mask)...
And my buddy is going to give me a few logs, (anywhere from 12-18 inches, probably about 4-6 inches in width), so, today, or tomorrow, I shall "attempt" to do something with this monster...
Now, I am thinking this thing is going to self destruct the wood, and "blow out" all over me, piercing body parts that I have grown to know and love so much, (got all the extra pieces I need with my pacemakers and all that, none extra needed at this time...besides, odd things sticking out of my body will make it a wee bit of a pain to sleep at night, I would venture)...
What does anyone suggest for a first time wood turner (newbie), who is just going to practise a whole lot on this wood, to be wary of?
Any points, hints, stories, hinderances, danger points, and all the other things I can come up with to express this thing about doing it right and not messing it up so that Wife doesnt have to have 911 on hold???
(OOOH, this is a cheap lowes face shield, about 13 bucks {they advertise its the best, but, I dont believe it, since I'm sure there is always better}, so, I dont know if it will do any good if the chips start flying)...
Like, how thin can I make this wood, before it breaks on me and sends it everywhere? 1", 1/2"?? If I feel comfortable, I may even try and "form something", but, thats stretching it for now, I realize..
Oh, this wood is going to be only cut for a few months, so it will be "wet" as they call it, not seasoned all the way, but I dont know how long wood has to be seasoned for turnings??
If I really blow this thing, I may just start back on the stuff I know... and worry about fingers detachting from my body instead of new parts being added with out benefiets of a Surgeon, or maybe I will need a Surgeon, when the new parts are, ahem, abruptly installed??
If ya really want to know the truth, this thing scares me to death, but, I can over come the fear, and try something new, but, I just want to be cautious and have all the advantages go my wayhttp://boards.diynetwork.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif<!--graemlin::)--> <!--graemlin::)--><!--graemlin::)-->....
I dont know what type of wood I will be using yet, havent got it from my bud til later today, but it wont be pine, some hardwood, maybe poplar...or oak...
Ok, I have expressed my fears and shortcomings, what do I need to do for my new interest??
Oh, forget about me watching a video...bit late for that, once I have wood in hand...http://boards.diynetwork.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif<!--graemlin::)-->..
Oh, I did own a shopsmith once and tried to turn a piece of ash, it splintered all over me and sold the thing, but, I dont give up easily, now I am on a return mission...Jesse