wood-turning show advice needed

[tomthumbtom8]

Well Last night I went to my very first club meeting at Tudor rose in Daventry

And much to my surprise I really really enjoyed myself (even if the wife did rip me up about getting old)

To my delight they have a trade show on over the weekend

I plan to set my sleeping bag up so I'm one of the first there, what should I be looking for??

where is the best place to buy wood for turning (cherry,yew and fruit wood)

My chisels came today Record of ebay
RPCHS6 6 Piece HSS Spindle Turning Tool Set

CH100 3/4” Roughing Gouge
CH200 1/4” Spindle Gouge
CH210 3/8” Spindle Gouge
CH220 1/2” Spindle Gouge
CH320 1” Flat Skew Chisel
CH520 3/8” Parting and Beading Tool

what chisels should I buy next ??

But on the list tomorrow is a chuck,I may buy and go to axminster for it
I have bought a axminster grinder and waiting for my drill sharpening jig to arrive to convert it into a chisel jig


Tom

 

[Alli]

Hiya Tom,

Depending on what you want to turn, I use a 2-3mm wide parting tool alot. Its very good if you want to do a lidded box, the small cut helps to keep the grain running tight between the top and bottom.

Cheers David

 

[tomthumbtom8]

David a 2-3mm parting tool is going on my list thank you

Tom

wish I had a band saw may be a birthday present from the wife LOL I wish

 

[Woodchips2]

Tom

Andy Harrison in Kettering http://www.aharrisonwoodturning.co.uk/Contact.html usually has some lovely wood and he is a turner. He was at the Daventry show last year.

Regards Keith

 

[jpt]

Also Nigel at English Hardwoods will be there http://www.english-hardwoods.com/

I will be there on the village turners stand if you want a chat.

john

 

[Neil Farrer]

Tony Isles is there and well worth buying tools from, excellent advice and excellent show prices, particularily if you turn your own handles! I find Andy Harrison quite expensive, Mike at Mac Timbers is a mind of information and you get good value for money.

Disappointed that I can't make it as I'm exhibiting at Living Crafts at Hatfield, anyone visiting? Look me up in Marquee H - Crafted Pens.

 

[tomthumbtom8]

thank you all for the input

It's appreciated

Tom

 

[Robbo3]

In your set you have 3 spindle gouges so I would add a 1/2" bowl gouge to the list. Most beginners hanker to leave spindle work & have a go at a bowl. It is probably the tool that you would buy at some point anyway & the one that you need next to progress. IMHO of course.

Robbo

 

[cambournepete]

In your set you have 3 spindle gouges so I would add a 1/2" bowl gouge to the list.

I'd suggest going for a 3/8" rather than the 1/2". It's easier to do smaller bowls with the 3/8" and you can still do larger bowls, they just take longer.

 

[tomthumbtom8]

Just out of interest I looked at my chisel last night and my roughing gouge is sharpened with a left hand angle is stead of the chisel being square at the tip if that make sense

is this a by mistake or by design ??

Tom

 

[CHJ]

Apart from the fact that shows are a reasonable place to look for 'offers' my advise in general, once you have 4 or 5 turning tools, is to use them. And when you have had enough practice to realise you need a specific tool to accomplish a task easier or make a better job of it , THEN go out and spend money on the particular brand that suits your method of holding and presentation.
The differing lengths and balance of individual suppliers idea of 'best' can make a big difference to the feel in the hand.

I found that I performed better at turning when I matched the tool to what I wanted to do rather than adapt my style to a particularly awkward (for me) tool.

 

[myturn]

In your set you have 3 spindle gouges so I would add a 1/2" bowl gouge to the list.

I'd suggest going for a 3/8" rather than the 1/2". It's easier to do smaller bowls with the 3/8" and you can still do larger bowls, they just take longer.

I would disagree with the suggestion of going for the smaller gouge, it will be less rigid and more prone to chatter as you extend it over the rest.

The 1/2" will be fine for small bowls, just grind back the heel to stop it riding on the wood (this applies to small and large bowls by the way). I use 1/2" for the smallest of "bowls" (around 3" in diameter) but my favourite is the 5/8" which I use wherever I can as it is so much more rigiid and gives a more stable cut.

 

[Alli]

Not a tool per say; I think they are called a sanding arbour were you attach it to a drill and use hook and loop sandpaper, great for sanding bowls.
Really worth the money unless you like sanding for hours =; :tongue9: I got mine from hopewoodturning.co.uk which came with a handle, but I find it more effective in a drill.

Cheers David

 

[Richard Findley]

Hi Tom

Myself and Gary Rance are running a hands on stand at the show so pop over and see me and I can give you a few pointers on tool selection, sharpening and their use.

See you there,

Richard

 

[tomthumbtom8]

Hello Richard I did come over and talked to Gary and watch Colin turn a nice bowl

again would you thank Gary for the advice give to me. Sorry I missed you

I will post images of what I got my grubby fingers on at the show. I must say what a really good show everyone I spoke to over the two days where very friendly and Tudor Rose did a good job what a FANTASTIC SHOW 10/10 ticks all my boxes But No Costa coffee anywhere

Tom

 

[tomthumbtom8]

Well here is what I got my grubby chubby fingers on over the weekend.

the next time I won't spend so much money honest :wink: :wink:

Tom

 

[Alli]

the next time I won't spend so much money honest :wink: :wink:

WATCH OUT, Their's a flying pig :lol:

 

[gus3049]

Apart from the fact that shows are a reasonable place to look for 'offers' my advise in general, once you have 4 or 5 turning tools, is to use them. And when you have had enough practice to realise you need a specific tool to accomplish a task easier or make a better job of it , THEN go out and spend money on the particular brand that suits your method of holding and presentation.
The differing lengths and balance of individual suppliers idea of 'best' can make a big difference to the feel in the hand.

I found that I performed better at turning when I matched the tool to what I wanted to do rather than adapt my style to a particularly awkward (for me) tool.

How I agree with this (coming late to this thread as its been a bit busy) I have a half inch bowl gouge with a grind that leaves virtually no wings at all. For my style, I find that the roughing gouge gets used most and the bowl gouge digs in. Even for fine details. I like the squarish shape as the corners are useable for the cuts I take, so its a very 'old fashioned' grind. Until you have used the tools you have and know how you develop, stick to wood and making it into round things.