Rob Littleton
01-26-2004, 5:16 PM
Treated myself to a Mercury lathe this weekend from Woodcraft.
The last time I played with a lathe was back in wood shop in high school. I remember ducking flying chisels and blocks of wood (English schools), but the freedom pens project has inspired me to learn and get involved.
So, much like an addiction, I want more......after turning a couple of practice pens, I would like to try a bowl or cup.....
For those of you that have the Mercury, what kind of chuck you recommend I go get? Is there only one type? What should I look for? Yes, I am pretty green at turning but been woodworking for a few years now.
Thanks for any input you might.
Oh, and I bought the Tormek this weekend too. Great tool
The last time I played with a lathe was back in wood shop in high school. I remember ducking flying chisels and blocks of wood (English schools), but the freedom pens project has inspired me to learn and get involved.
So, much like an addiction, I want more......after turning a couple of practice pens, I would like to try a bowl or cup.....
For those of you that have the Mercury, what kind of chuck you recommend I go get? Is there only one type? What should I look for? Yes, I am pretty green at turning but been woodworking for a few years now.
Thanks for any input you might.
Oh, and I bought the Tormek this weekend too. Great tool