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Using a lathe to create items. Spindle work, bowls and goblets, pens and pendants. And so much more.
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Why are metal lathes not used for woodturning?
Freedom: Part of the fun of wood turning is that you can create the form as you work. Turning metal is often a matter of creating a part to exactly specifications. … Turning wood can be more like sculpting, where you don't necessarily know exactly what you're going to end up with until you're done. …
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Use of carpet tape for turning a bowl
I have read you can use something called "turners tape" to hold the bottom of a bowl to a face plate.
In this video, Mike Peace demonstrates using turner's tape for holding small items. He says he u …
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What do I need to know for basic lathe safety?
Stand to the side when turning the lathe on. If the workpiece is going to fly off the lathe, it'll usually happen when starting.
Observers should always stand to the side or (better) behind a shield. …
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How do I know when my lathe speed is wrong or could be better?
am I missing something when I go from roughing all the way to final sanding/polish using only the slowest speed?
Try increasing the speed and see for yourself. You could even just pay attention t …
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