seht
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After seeing all the cool things people make I am very excited to get started and add to my abilities.
For now, I want to be able to turn small bowls, lidded boxes, goblets, this may grow as my skill set does, but those hold the most interest for me right now in addition to my pens and wine stoppers.
Could you by chance share your opinions on must have tools and equipment? Your recommendation on brands/models would be very helpful.
Here is what I have already.
Rikon 70-100 lathe
a small set of tools that came with the lathe when I got it years ago. (Skew, Spindle gouge, parting tool)
Couple pen mandrels, assorted pushing sets for pens,
Nova 2 chuck and an additional set of jaws for pen blank turning, and a drill chuck for the tail stock.
I have a Wolverine sharpening system
A beat up Skill Table saw
A beat up Craftsman drill press
A harbor freight power miter saw. I like the hand miter better for quality of cuts, but the power saw is much quicker and more convenient.
I have been very interested in getting a set of the carbide tools. (what's your opinion on them?)
I think I need a band saw, but maybe that is just a want.
Thanks for any suggestions
Scott
For now, I want to be able to turn small bowls, lidded boxes, goblets, this may grow as my skill set does, but those hold the most interest for me right now in addition to my pens and wine stoppers.
Could you by chance share your opinions on must have tools and equipment? Your recommendation on brands/models would be very helpful.
Here is what I have already.
Rikon 70-100 lathe
a small set of tools that came with the lathe when I got it years ago. (Skew, Spindle gouge, parting tool)
Couple pen mandrels, assorted pushing sets for pens,
Nova 2 chuck and an additional set of jaws for pen blank turning, and a drill chuck for the tail stock.
I have a Wolverine sharpening system
A beat up Skill Table saw
A beat up Craftsman drill press
A harbor freight power miter saw. I like the hand miter better for quality of cuts, but the power saw is much quicker and more convenient.
I have been very interested in getting a set of the carbide tools. (what's your opinion on them?)
I think I need a band saw, but maybe that is just a want.
Thanks for any suggestions
Scott