Yesterday, I went over to the Raleigh Woodcraft to get a few things in preperation for assembling and using my new Rikon Lathe.:eusa_danc So first I got a bed extension and stand extension (just in case I want to turn Table legs in the next week or so:lol: ) Then I decided I should try to turn a pen as my first experiment in turning. So I got a couple of pen kits(knowing that I will probably screw up the first one), some nice blanks and John at woodcraft threw in a bunch of scrap blanks for me to practice on. Then I wanted a book on turning so I could figure out which of those beautiful tools was used for what. And, of course, I got a book on pen turning. And I couldn't go home without a pen press and that jig for drilling the center holes. And of course while I was there, There were a few odds and ends that I always just HAVE TO GET. Total Price? Over $450:eusa_danc Boy is that first pen going to be something:lol:
When, I got home and started to read the book, I remembered Alan Leland's and many others words, that as your turning, you will need to constantly take your tools over to your "sharpening station":?: :?: To touch up your edge on the tool your are currently using.:eusa_thin
Wait,:eusa_hand no problem, I've got a Tormek with every jig they make:icon_thum So I go through the box with all the attachments trying to figure which one I need. Well, it seems that every different tool in that wonderful assortment seems to need a different jig .:BangHead: I'll be spending all my time changing jigs and very little time sharpening, let alone tuning:crybaby2:
Ok time to go do something. Just in case, while all of this true, my tongue was firmly planted in my cheek.;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) :lol: :lol: :lol: :rolf:
When, I got home and started to read the book, I remembered Alan Leland's and many others words, that as your turning, you will need to constantly take your tools over to your "sharpening station":?: :?: To touch up your edge on the tool your are currently using.:eusa_thin
Wait,:eusa_hand no problem, I've got a Tormek with every jig they make:icon_thum So I go through the box with all the attachments trying to figure which one I need. Well, it seems that every different tool in that wonderful assortment seems to need a different jig .:BangHead: I'll be spending all my time changing jigs and very little time sharpening, let alone tuning:crybaby2:
Ok time to go do something. Just in case, while all of this true, my tongue was firmly planted in my cheek.;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) :lol: :lol: :lol: :rolf: