Most of the folks here do not turn legs. Most of the work is bowls and cups and plates. These are 2 different skill groups. I turn only legs for chairs I build.I recently purchased a lathe and some tools from a member here. The chisels are made by Crown. Ive attached a picture of the set i believe i have, minus the round nose scraper.
The tools are:
No. 230 - 3/4" 19mm Roughing Out Gouge
No. 236 - 3/8" 10 mm Spindle Gouge
No. 245 - 1/4" 6 mm Parting Tool
No. 270 - 1/2" 13mm Skew
My question is, what other tools should I get? Its a 10" lathe so I won't be turning any big bowls but I'm interested in learning/turning anything and everything. Legs, small bowls, cups, etc. Ive made a few thingamabobs to practice using the tools, but not sure which others would come in handy.
From videos I've seen it looks like a 3/4 skew chisel would be a good addition, not sure if rounded or straight.
Also hoping to find someone local that would be willing to share some knowledge.
If you want to learn to make legs you need a better skew. This is a steep learning curve and you will need lots of practice rolling beads and coves with a smaller spindle gouge.I recently purchased a lathe and some tools from a member here. The chisels are made by Crown. Ive attached a picture of the set i believe i have, minus the round nose scraper.
The tools are:
No. 230 - 3/4" 19mm Roughing Out Gouge
No. 236 - 3/8" 10 mm Spindle Gouge
No. 245 - 1/4" 6 mm Parting Tool
No. 270 - 1/2" 13mm Skew
My question is, what other tools should I get? Its a 10" lathe so I won't be turning any big bowls but I'm interested in learning/turning anything and everything. Legs, small bowls, cups, etc. Ive made a few thingamabobs to practice using the tools, but not sure which others would come in handy.
From videos I've seen it looks like a 3/4 skew chisel would be a good addition, not sure if rounded or straight.
Also hoping to find someone local that would be willing to share some knowledge.
So I'm also looking to get a chuck. I believe the thread is 1x8. Any opinions on what chuck I should get? I'm finding out that between centers is great for learning but all the fun stuff I need a chuck for.
I plan on learning with what I have for now.
When I'm ready to pull the trigger I'll probably go for the g3. And a bigger skew.
Right now trying to rearrange the shop to find the lathe a home... and all the lumber I picked up off of another member here. But it only takes about 5 minutes to be pouring sweat in the shop right now so its slow going.
Once I get everything situated I plan on learning with what I have for now. I might get real good at turning legs while practicing