Wood Lathe

[tonync]

I have an interest in learning how to turn wood. I could not find much here using the search tab. I am in need of suggestions for a first entry level lathe.

Thanks in advance

 

[woody 73]

Start big oh sure you can find used small wood lathes but...(always a but) you will soon outgrow them asap. The bigger the better and look for heavy wood lathes, by this I mean you want the lathe to absorb any heavy vibrations caused by unstable turnings (when first turned wood is not round yet). If the lathe is light and not heavy it will do the cha cha and tango on you that is why you see many smaller lathes filled with sandbags to absorb that vibration.

In my town a few woodworking places have free or reduced in price workshops on how to turn wood be sure and sign up for a class.

NEVER AND I REPEAT NEVER inspect the tip of a cutting tool just ask me how I know about that been there done that.

 

[woody 73]

Learn how to sharpen your wood lathe tools (of course the easy way is to buy special jigs for your grinder which all good woodworking stores sell).

Trust me you are going to want a sharp tool.

 

[woody 73]

Books hit the web for wood lathe turning books there are tons out there and most good woodworking stores sell them.

 

[woody 73]

Find the nearest woodworking store in your area and start asking them questions 24/7 they will be more then happy to get you started on the right track...

 

[woody 73]

Dust that one needs a good mask, I can no longer turned spalted maple due to the smell be sure and ask your local woodworking store for a good dust mask.

 

[woody 73]

Pick up a good face shield trust me you do want any flying wood chips near your eyes, your local woodworking store will help you out.

 

[woody 73]

Some good books for first time turners:

https://www.woodcraft.com/search?q=wood+turning+books&button=search

 

[tonync]

Thanks for the info. I found an all day beginners class at the local woodcraft. Ordered the book by John Rodgers "Wood Turning", which was a pre req to read before the class.

 

[turbowoodworker]

You tube is full of good instructions.

 

[6PTsocket]

At a woodworking show a local turners group had a booth. They welcome new turners. Find out if there is a group in your area and ask if you can attend their next meeting. The gtoup I spoke to have lathes at the meetings. I am sure a group like that will help you get started.

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