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Very nice. I am seriously thinking of getting a lathe. Harbor Freight has one for sale for $119 Benchtop Wood Lathe - 8" x 12". Would I be able to turn small bowls on that? How much would the other accessories I would need cost?
Very nice. I am seriously thinking of getting a lathe. Harbor Freight has one for sale for $119 Benchtop Wood Lathe - 8" x 12". Would I be able to turn small bowls on that? How much would the other accessories I would need cost?
B. Look around some. I paid about that for my 48"x14".
if you find you really like turning you'll be all set. Bigger can go smaller but smaller can't go bigger
May the wind at you back .....
Not be from Lunch.
Don't take life too seriously; No one gets out alive.
Very nice. I am seriously thinking of getting a lathe. Harbor Freight has one for sale for $119 Benchtop Wood Lathe - 8" x 12". Would I be able to turn small bowls on that? How much would the other accessories I would need cost?
B. Look around some. I paid about that for my 48"x14".
if you find you really like turning you'll be all set. Bigger can go smaller but smaller can't go bigger
This is the same lathe I have just a little smaller. With little to no dollars and a little angle iron and it can be any size you like. I've even thought to make the power head removable so it can be mounted on the edge of a bench so large pieces can be spun. Look around theres tons of stuff out there New RAND Mini Wood Turning Lathe 4-Speed 21"x10-1/4" | eBay
May the wind at you back .....
Not be from Lunch.
Don't take life too seriously; No one gets out alive.
That is a nice design the wood choice looks great. What wood did you use? and the finish looks very nice, what did you use?
Did you sign and date it?
Turning is a nice break from scrolling.
Bstark I agree with Oily, I would look around for a good used lathe. For tools like that I don't think HF is a good choice. Regarding cost, unlike scrolling you can sink a lot of money into tools, chucks and gadgets for turning.
Rolf
RBI G4 26 Hawk, EX 16 with Pegas clamps, Nova 1624 DVR XP
Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"
Proud Member of the Long Island Woodworkers Club
And the Long Island Scrollsaw Association
Rolf,
Walnut & Spaulted Sycamore for wood.
2 coats wipe on Zinsser BullsEye Seal Coat wax free shellack sanding sealer and 3 coats of General Finish Arm-R-Seal oi & Urethane TopCoat Gloss.
Yes on sign & date (do on all my products).
Next project will combine scroll inlay and turning.
Eric
Liberty Twp (Cincinnati), OH
If today were perfect, there would be no need for tomorrow!
Update: I found that a quick spray across the piece one time has been enough to adhere the pattern to the painters tape. It just takes a little practice. For example, the last piece I did had 4 strips of painters tape. I aimed at each one and did a quick spritz, like you do when using spray paint to...
Our Club used to have a Buss trip from Long Island Every year to the show. That was a lot of fun! I always went with a pocket full of cash to buy wood and tools. Sadly we have not done it for many years now. The vendors can't make any money between travel, booth fees, and hotels.
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