Doug19
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I'm contemplating about getting a wood lathe. Anyone know of and good youtube series that would help me get started?
Wood Lathe Tips
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woody 73
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Oh a topic that is dear to my heart...
Tons of you tube videos but...Stop by the nearest woodworking store in your area and inquire about taking a class. the following link should locate one in your area.
https://www.woodcraft.com/?utm_sour...clid=ADL-5ef518c7-27e1-44b8-a136-70808038ea9a
If they do not offer you a class , I am sure they will have lots of books and videos for you to look at (the store I use has them).
Woody
Tons of you tube videos but...Stop by the nearest woodworking store in your area and inquire about taking a class. the following link should locate one in your area.
https://www.woodcraft.com/?utm_sour...clid=ADL-5ef518c7-27e1-44b8-a136-70808038ea9a
If they do not offer you a class , I am sure they will have lots of books and videos for you to look at (the store I use has them).
Woody
rsanter
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Wood lathes are a ton of funLook on Utube for ideas on the turnings that people make.
Look on CL, offfer up, etc and see what you can bu used.
You can spot a lot of learning even on a older used one.
I often see the lower end wood lathes for $100 or less for sale
One of the things on a wood lathe is weight. Adding weight to the base always makes a machine feel better and reduces vibrations
I recommend you start with using scrap wood, fire wood, pine just to get a feel for stuff.
Then move on from there.
Look for a member close by that may let you use his machine and show you what to do
Look on CL, offfer up, etc and see what you can bu used.
You can spot a lot of learning even on a older used one.
I often see the lower end wood lathes for $100 or less for sale
One of the things on a wood lathe is weight. Adding weight to the base always makes a machine feel better and reduces vibrations
I recommend you start with using scrap wood, fire wood, pine just to get a feel for stuff.
Then move on from there.
Look for a member close by that may let you use his machine and show you what to do
turbowoodworker
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Tip number one: Keep your lathe tools shaaarp!
jimreed2160
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When I worked at Rockler I gave demos and tutorials on how to use the wood lathe. A little hands on time with an expert will really shorten your learning curve. Look for a good woodworking store or woodworking club nearby. Good luck making shavings.
jimreed2160
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That's great news! A class is a good place to learn technique and find out what you like in a machine. Talk to turners and most will tell you stories of how many lathes they have had. Most of us have had a few. Lathes are like partners--you usually don't match up permanently with the first one you meet.