oscarflytyer
Well-Known Member
TOTAL NEWB to a lathe. Never used one. When I was prob 8-10, I just remember my dad cut the power cord on his one day - because he stuck a knife in the ceiling! But I have always wanted one, so... And I have access to large tree burls to make bowls and projects out of!
I got a very nice used Rockwell Delta 46-111 on a stand with knives, etc. bearings seem tight. In very good overall shape. $225 for lathe/stand/knives/etc and old school double flip out steel Craftsman tool box. I think it is prob worth the $ just for the knives and box. I found/printed out the original manual for it. Now I have to learn how to use it, AND get all the knives sharpened. Another project/sickness/$ hole prob, but who cares! I ain't payin' for 5 boys' sports equipment and fees anymore!!!!
So - How'd I do? What do I need to know? What do I avoid? What do I HAVE to do? A recommended book on how to use a lathe? And TIA!
I got a very nice used Rockwell Delta 46-111 on a stand with knives, etc. bearings seem tight. In very good overall shape. $225 for lathe/stand/knives/etc and old school double flip out steel Craftsman tool box. I think it is prob worth the $ just for the knives and box. I found/printed out the original manual for it. Now I have to learn how to use it, AND get all the knives sharpened. Another project/sickness/$ hole prob, but who cares! I ain't payin' for 5 boys' sports equipment and fees anymore!!!!
So - How'd I do? What do I need to know? What do I avoid? What do I HAVE to do? A recommended book on how to use a lathe? And TIA!