Folks,
decided to make a forray into wood turning. I've always wanted to have a go but never got round to it.
Anyway, bought myself a new Record DML36 swivel head lathe, Robert Sorby 3 piece pen turning set of tools, universal mandrel, pen blanks and kits etc. Also just bought two books "Turning Pens and Pencils" Kip Christensen and "Woodturning: A Foundation Course" Keith Rowley.
Couple of questions.
At what sort of size should I be requiring larger / longer tools?
The tool set I have ordered are 10". What size are normal spindle / bowl gouges etc?
Do I need to use a revolving centre in the tail stock with the pen mandrel?
Are black walnut and purple heart ok to turn as a beginner?
I can see me becoming a pest here but I'll try to use the search as much as possible in the future when I have specific questions.
Gaz
decided to make a forray into wood turning. I've always wanted to have a go but never got round to it.
Anyway, bought myself a new Record DML36 swivel head lathe, Robert Sorby 3 piece pen turning set of tools, universal mandrel, pen blanks and kits etc. Also just bought two books "Turning Pens and Pencils" Kip Christensen and "Woodturning: A Foundation Course" Keith Rowley.
Couple of questions.
At what sort of size should I be requiring larger / longer tools?
The tool set I have ordered are 10". What size are normal spindle / bowl gouges etc?
Do I need to use a revolving centre in the tail stock with the pen mandrel?
Are black walnut and purple heart ok to turn as a beginner?
I can see me becoming a pest here but I'll try to use the search as much as possible in the future when I have specific questions.
Gaz