My Lathe is here

[bobfarvour]

My Lathe arrived today, while I was shaving oddly enough.

I got her bolted down to the work bench and threw some scrap wood in there so I could play around and get a feel for it. I'm loving it. Within a half hour or so I had something what looks kinda like a brush handle goin. Unfortunately it's too small because I only had so much scrap to use. It'd be more like a Wee Scot size handle, but it has a decent shape.

I think I'm going to like this.
I have an order coming from TGN with some blanks to turn of various styles and colors. I'm going to keep practicing on this scrap wood until it gets here. I can't wait.

 

[Don Barbiere]

I like it, any previous experience with a lathe, I always wanted to try my hand at it. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see more.

 

[breadstick]

Great start. Looks like a great handle, even if it is small.

 

[Hex]

Congratulations and have you had any prior experience in using a lathe ?

The reason I ask is that I took a one day class for bowl turning and it seemed like something that would be difficult for me to master.

Since then, I bought an attachment for my drill press that makes it work like a lathe and I have a heck of a time trying to get the correct chisel angle. I very nearly tossed a fair sized chunk of wood across the garage.

I am very impressed at what you have been able to do so far.

 

[bobfarvour]

Congratulations and have you had any prior experience in using a lathe ?

None.
I used a metal lathe in high school shop class. That was 20 years ago.

 

[TheGravedigger]

Good start! If you're new to this, concentrate on flowing forms of various types to get the feel for different cuts. Use the finest-grained clear wood you have, and keep your tools sharp - that will give you a big bonus on your technique. Just like razors, sharpness counts!

 

[global_dev]

great job... i have a HF lathe in box sitting in my garage waiting for some time to get to it... can't wait to start making some handles.

 

[captp]

I'll be watching BST for your 1st custom brush sale.

 

[Blade Boy]

What brand/model lathe did you get, Bob?

 

[Sir Swine]

What kind of lathe !!!!

 

[spindlecone]

Wonderfull,the lathe,the Queen of the shop)
But alas is just the tip of the iceburg when you realize all the wonderfull attachments you just have to have,enjoy.
Make chips/not war.

 

[Hex]

Wonderfull,the lathe,the Queen of the shop)
But alas is just the tip of the iceburg when you realize all the wonderfull attachments you just have to have,enjoy.
Make chips/not war.

Are those training wheels Spindle

 

[spindlecone]

skate board wheels actually

 

[Donmuerto]

I want a lathe, but I am resisting my STAD.

 

[bobfarvour]

I'll be watching BST for your 1st custom brush sale.

It's a Craftsman Mini Lathe SEEN HERE.

I'm quite happy with it thus far, but I have to get some more attachments to do this right. I ordered a threaded mandrel from TGN when I got my stock, but I can't use it in this lathe. I need to get me a drill chuck for it, then I can use the threaded mandrel. I've turned several little things so far and it's been fun. I got a decent brush handle going right now. Made a pen last night. It's drying.

 

[bobfarvour]

My first project is complete. The Lathe came with a pen kit, so I did it last night, and just got through assembling it. I'm pretty happy about how it turned out.

 

[JCinPA]

And happy you shoud be! Looks nice, Bob!!

 

[bobfarvour]

...and my first brush. Overall I'm satisfied. It's far from perfect. Knot isn't glued in, I'm not sure if I want that one in it or not. That's a 20mm. I'm thinking it needs at least a 22mm. Handle is a little taller than I like, and not really a shape I'm into. But, first one, really wasn't expecting much. So I got more than I expected.

 

[captp]

Very nice brush, especially for a 1st try; if you're not satisfied with that, I can't wait to see the 1st one you are satisfied with. It it shadows that make it look angular?

 

[cooncatbob]

I like copying the classic styled handles.