JonathanF1968
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Here's an annoying thing. I had read the recommendation to set the lathe on its highest speed when using a friction polish, and I did this for the first time. The piece cracked; I assume because it got too hot.
I've actually only used my lathe (Delta MIDI Lathe) on its lowest speed, and had wondered about the higher ones. It certainly behaved like a new beast, going that fast, and I was optimistic at first that it was going to open the door to better quality, but not so far....
Thoughts about lathe speed? And is cracking like this a known problem?
Also, any idea what kind of wood this is? It was a scrap that's been in my shop for years. My guess is some kind of oak, as it's heavy.
I've actually only used my lathe (Delta MIDI Lathe) on its lowest speed, and had wondered about the higher ones. It certainly behaved like a new beast, going that fast, and I was optimistic at first that it was going to open the door to better quality, but not so far....
Thoughts about lathe speed? And is cracking like this a known problem?
Also, any idea what kind of wood this is? It was a scrap that's been in my shop for years. My guess is some kind of oak, as it's heavy.
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