Dads retirement present

[smilydog666]

hi there

i would like some advice on my fathers retirement present.
He would like a woodworking lathe and i would also like to buy him all of the accessories he needs to start "doing his thing"
I have researched ? 3 lathes that may be suitable 1. F46-719 2. perform ccl 3. axminster awvsl1000
also as I am not experienced in these things i would like somebody to tell me what else i need for him to start tool wise !!
Any info that you could give me would be greatly appreciiated, as i love my dad to bits and i would like to get him the best that i can evan though i have a limited budget of £500.00 for everything.
I hope that you can help me.
thanks
keith

 

[joiner_sim]

Welcome to the forum!

You will probably get alot of information on this forum, but the wood turner's forum will probably be the best place to ask this.... :wink:

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/viewforum.php?f=6

 

[Rich]

Good evening Keith, and welcome, you'd be better off asking the same question on the woodturning section, you'll get a lot of gear for £500.00, but the lads there will want to know your dad's skill level, hth.

Regards,

Rich.

 

[smilydog666]

How do i get my topic on to this?

regards

Keith

 

[Rich]

Keith at the moment you are on general topics, after clicking on forums, just scroll down till you get to the woodturning section.

Rich.

NB. One of the mods might be kind enough to move it for you,

 

[Paul.J]

Hello Keith and welcome.
Here is a lathe that is on Ebay at the moment along with some others.
The Perform is a good starter lathe,the model here is the one that i had until i upgraded.It was a good lathe.
You will also need,good extraction/Airshield to keep the dust at bay.
A chuck to hold the work.
Gouges.These will depend on what sort of turning your father will be doing,spindle work or Face work,bowls etc.
A grinder to sharpen the gouges.
If you have a look over on the turning section there is loads of useful info.

 

[TheTiddles]

For £500 you might not be that far off some pretty ok kit. They're not as big as Axminster but maybe put a call into Stiles and Bates, they are really nice guys who if you explain yourself might put you together a good deal on a few things, furthermore, if they don't sell the best option for you they would probably tell you so, very honest guys in my experience

Aidan

 

[Maia28]

I'd second Aidan's recomendation for Stiles & Bates. You can be sure that they will give you good, honest unbiased advice based on their extensive experience.

Thinking about this, the Aminster/Perform/Fox/Record lathe for around £200 leaves enough for:

a box set of Sorby tools (~£120) http://www.turners-retreat.co.uk/acatal ... r_Set.html

a decent chuck (e.g. Patriot ~£120) http://www.turners-retreat.co.uk/acatal ... hucks.html

a record 6/8" grinder (£40 - 50) http://www.recordpower.co.uk/index.php? ... f=Grinders

plus some friction polish, sanding sealer, wax and abbrassives.

Decent tools/chuck will outlast the lathe (every turner seems to want a bigger/better one at some point) and the ability to sharpen from the start is essential. Sorby tools have a great quality feel and are my preffered choice, especially the patriot chuck which is made in Sheffield rather than imported - worth a few quid more in my opinion.

Sounds like a lovely present for your father and I'm sure he'll be delighted. Good luck,
Andy

 

[NikNak]

Hi there Smilydog


Just to let you know that i recently purchased the Axminster AWVSL, A Patriot chuck & a set of Sorby chisels. Then went back to Axminster and bought a bench grinder, the AWBGDL just under £30, along with a load of other bits and bobs (sanding papers, friction polish etc etc...) as previously suggested. The whole lot was around the £500 mark.

I've worked with tools most of my life, but not turning equipment. So it was suggested that i at least get myself a days training from a pro, as it could, no would (and actually DID) save me from a serious accident as it turned out i was holding the chisels incorrectly...! The guy recommended was John Davis in Chilbolton nr. Andover (no advertising intended, just to let you know that i was very pleased with the service he provided).

Just as soon as i figure out how to post pics i'll be doing so, so you can all see some of my attempts at 'bodging'....

At the moment i'm into my 4th week of turning and my missus has taken into work my latest 'piece of art' to show off to the peeps there..... so must be doing something right if she's impressed...!!!!


Good luck to you and your father....

Regards

Nick
Southampton

 

[Martingchapman]

Welcome,
In my opinion the first thing to do is sign your Dad up for a turning course.
I don't know where your Dad lives but Stiles and Bates in Kent and Peter Child in Essex are both very good, I learnt from Chris Child (Peters son) and have not looked back.
Both these companies can offer sound advice on the most suitable equipment to buy and supply everything he needs from tools to timber.
I have also found them very helpful and approachable.

I have no connection to either company other than as a satisfied customer.

Martin.