Larry Fox
06-27-2006, 5:25 PM
I have asked a few questions about specific lathes here lately so I have come to terms with the fact that I am interested and very likely "in the market". I "lost out" on two Yates lathes which were local pickup and, while not happy at the time (especially about the second one), I am now viewing it as a positive. Removing the "urgency" of a specific deal allows me the time for research which puts me squarely back into my comfort zone.
So, an admission and a question.
The admission: I see things that the artists on this board turn and I know that these things are REALLY cool. These things look awfuly fun to make. I want to learn to make these things. I know they are made on a lathe by essentially poking spinning wood with long, sharp and expensive metal sticks but that is about it.
My question: Can anyone recommend a good primer which talks about the important parts of the lathe and discusses the function of each as well as the tools involved in turning (the aforementioned sharp metal sticks) etc?
This will be a suplement to my flat work which will likely remain king for some time to come so I am certainly not looking to go whole hog and sink a lot of $$ in right away.
I know I can look an Amazon and find tons but that is sorta pot-luck.
Thanks in advance for your time . . .
Larry
So, an admission and a question.
The admission: I see things that the artists on this board turn and I know that these things are REALLY cool. These things look awfuly fun to make. I want to learn to make these things. I know they are made on a lathe by essentially poking spinning wood with long, sharp and expensive metal sticks but that is about it.
My question: Can anyone recommend a good primer which talks about the important parts of the lathe and discusses the function of each as well as the tools involved in turning (the aforementioned sharp metal sticks) etc?
This will be a suplement to my flat work which will likely remain king for some time to come so I am certainly not looking to go whole hog and sink a lot of $$ in right away.
I know I can look an Amazon and find tons but that is sorta pot-luck.
Thanks in advance for your time . . .
Larry