martyb
Member
I've been a casual woodworker for several years, but only started turning a few months ago. And as most new turners, I had been a little shy of bringing the lathe up to high speed. But after reading the advice out here, I decided to "kick it up a notch".
Even at only 2000 rpm, I've found a tremendous difference. I've turned down 4 stabilized/dyed bottle stoppers as well as 3 Barons (x-cut desert ironwood, Madagascar ebony and my first Corian creation) and everything cut like butter at the higher speeds. Cut easier, cut cleaner and cut well, faster!
So for the other newbies out there who haven't cranked up their lathe, don't be afraid of it. It's not like your spinning a sizeable mass of material. You'll be amazed with the results and you'll NEVER look back!
Even at only 2000 rpm, I've found a tremendous difference. I've turned down 4 stabilized/dyed bottle stoppers as well as 3 Barons (x-cut desert ironwood, Madagascar ebony and my first Corian creation) and everything cut like butter at the higher speeds. Cut easier, cut cleaner and cut well, faster!
So for the other newbies out there who haven't cranked up their lathe, don't be afraid of it. It's not like your spinning a sizeable mass of material. You'll be amazed with the results and you'll NEVER look back!
