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12-17-2008, 07:14 PM
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Cow Catcher
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Re: got my lathe ..now need help!
soon the addiction will begin. 
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12-17-2008, 09:17 PM
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LunkHead
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Howell, NJ
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Re: got my lathe ..now need help!
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I have been looking at this lathe.. i believe it is the one roccus recomended....As iv mentioned i don't no much about lathes i believe this comes with the rite stock styles and pieces... Any one can point me in a direction it would be great THANKS
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Nice lathe, good price, check amazon.com I bought the variable speed model this time last year and got free shipping. While you are at it, start looking around for some wood turning tools (chisels), no fun having a lathe on the bench and no tools to turn wood with. (I Know)
Speaking of the variable speed, you might want to consider saving up the few extra bucks to get it, it is very handy to be able to change turning speeds just by turning a dial, rather than changing belts and pulleys....just a thought.
Have fun with it, I sure am.
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12-18-2008, 11:51 AM
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Veni, vidi, piscori
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Vermont
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Learn to turn
Don't know your experience level with lathes but mine was limited to shop class in high school. Found stuff on the web that was a good refresher for both technique and safety.
Google woodturningonline and go to turning articles>>beginner articles and find the one by Brian Clifford. Lots of other stuff if you search for it. YouTube also has some good stuff.
Also while you are shopping:
Face Shield AND goggles!
Dust mask (not the cheap paper ones) or respirator!
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12-18-2008, 04:15 PM
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First Mate
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: central nj
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Re: got my lathe ..now need help!
I got all my tools for it, an 8 piece wood lathe chisel set.
Setting up tht lathe for rod building is an excellent idea didnt come to mind
and the addiction HAS DEFINATELY set in..and iv only done some fresh water hand carves maybe ill put them on. Thanks everyone
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12-18-2008, 05:10 PM
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First Mate
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: central nj
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Re: got my lathe ..now need help!
Is a variable speed necisary ?
the lathe i want isnt variable speed
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12-18-2008, 05:15 PM
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Veni, vidi, piscori
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Vermont
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Re: got my lathe ..now need help!
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Originally Posted by rclark12
Is a variable speed necisary ?
the lathe i want isnt variable speed
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Not necessary - but nice -VERY nice to have. I got the TurnCrafter Pro VS from amazon a couple months ago.
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12-19-2008, 11:38 PM
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First Mate
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: central nj
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Re: got my lathe ..now need help!
is it worth the investment for the pro over the midi so i have variable speed?
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12-20-2008, 12:30 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: On the Hook, NJ
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Re: got my lathe ..now need help!
How much is the difference in $$ ??
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12-20-2008, 10:39 PM
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King of Eels
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Reading, Mass/Rings Island
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Re: got my lathe ..now need help!
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is it worth the investment for the pro over the midi so i have variable speed?
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When I bought my TCP, variable speed was not an option... I latter bought the kit and retro fitted mine, it was worth every penny, I cut my blanks on the lathe, sanding is a snap because you can slow down the lathe, if you make anything besides plugs, like bowls or baseball bats, you need the VS or the job becomes tedious....
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12-21-2008, 11:05 AM
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First Mate
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Re: got my lathe ..now need help!
the lathe pen industries lathe i showed and the vs version is 100 dollar difference...
is there any other reliable brand of lathes tht any one uses... i want a good lathe but i dont want to pay a fortune... also would like to get the drill chuck with it
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12-23-2008, 10:22 AM
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King of Eels
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Re: got my lathe ..now need help!
Your not going to find a better lathe for the money than the turncrafter, I've made hundreds ( may a thousand) plugs on mine, base ball bats,bowls, platters, chair rungs, bracelets and many, many other trinkets... It's a good solid lathe...
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01-11-2009, 12:56 PM
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Official Member
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: got my lathe ..now need help!
Rokler was selling lathes for 99.00 the other day.Btw that metal lathe is a great tool to have if you ever want to get rid of it let me know.
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01-13-2009, 05:44 PM
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The Artist Formerly known as Jackbass
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Central MA
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Re: got my lathe ..now need help!
The Top chuck with the #2 Morse taper is a great deal. It is identical to what I bought for my Lathe.
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01-13-2009, 08:27 PM
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First Mate
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: central nj
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Re: got my lathe ..now need help!
thanks again jackbass...all the plug building size drill bits fit in it fine?
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