Jon Shively
11-05-2006, 9:55 PM
Yep, my tools arrived and quite honestly, they don't feel sharp as a razor. Also they aren't providing any smoother surface than my hand chisels. Completely admit to knowing little to nothing about this new fascination, but didn't go to the flea market to purchase my equipment so have a little expectation of some positive results.
Have the 15" Craftsman professional lathe. Bought the set of lathe tools from Sears also. Have a 14" piece of 2X2 pine chucked up, used the low/slow speed to take the corners off of the piece of wood. Have tried to go up three more speeds and still have quite the "rough" surface. At some times have a small sliver get between my tool and the piece of wood. Have changed the height of the tool rest as well as the angle of the tool. At this time seem to get the best (least rough, somewhat smooth surface) using the flat tool (chisel?).
Oh, so you all can have a good laugh, I have my lathe (heavy dang gone thing) sitting on a project bench I have for putting projects together on. Chucked up a piece of cedar I squared up with the log splitter, didn't think I was going to get that dang gone lathe shut off before it jumped off of the bench and beat my dog out the door of the garage!!! Yep, understand the need for a solid bench/stand and the weight you all talk of!!!!! Thought you would appreciate my learning curve as it happens! Thanks in advance for any advice.
Have the 15" Craftsman professional lathe. Bought the set of lathe tools from Sears also. Have a 14" piece of 2X2 pine chucked up, used the low/slow speed to take the corners off of the piece of wood. Have tried to go up three more speeds and still have quite the "rough" surface. At some times have a small sliver get between my tool and the piece of wood. Have changed the height of the tool rest as well as the angle of the tool. At this time seem to get the best (least rough, somewhat smooth surface) using the flat tool (chisel?).
Oh, so you all can have a good laugh, I have my lathe (heavy dang gone thing) sitting on a project bench I have for putting projects together on. Chucked up a piece of cedar I squared up with the log splitter, didn't think I was going to get that dang gone lathe shut off before it jumped off of the bench and beat my dog out the door of the garage!!! Yep, understand the need for a solid bench/stand and the weight you all talk of!!!!! Thought you would appreciate my learning curve as it happens! Thanks in advance for any advice.