geekasaurus_rex
Member
Turners,
I have an interesting situation; I recently got a great deal on a larger lathe (12" spin x 36" long) and it has a 12"+ tool rest. However, because the mandrel is a standard length, the heads have to be relatively close together (with respect to the entire span available.)
However, with the heads closed in on the mandrel properly, there is no room for the tool rest -- it is some 2" away from the pen blank! While I *can* span the distance with the tool, I feel that there is a distinct lack of control.
Any ideas?
The hole into which my tool rest is placed is about the size of my thumb... most "replacement" heads are much smaller.
Ugh... I am new to this, and it feels like I am swatting at a pinata more than turning the wood.
Needless to say, the two pens that I have made so far are less than spectacular.
Help!
I have an interesting situation; I recently got a great deal on a larger lathe (12" spin x 36" long) and it has a 12"+ tool rest. However, because the mandrel is a standard length, the heads have to be relatively close together (with respect to the entire span available.)
However, with the heads closed in on the mandrel properly, there is no room for the tool rest -- it is some 2" away from the pen blank! While I *can* span the distance with the tool, I feel that there is a distinct lack of control.
Any ideas?
The hole into which my tool rest is placed is about the size of my thumb... most "replacement" heads are much smaller.
Ugh... I am new to this, and it feels like I am swatting at a pinata more than turning the wood.
Needless to say, the two pens that I have made so far are less than spectacular.
Help!