What are the most
 

Common mistakes a beginner makes when starting to turn plugs on the lathe?
Want to avoid as many as i can.
THANKS!:)

Trying to hard- when i try to hard i really cant make anything :confused:


Jr LInk

going to FAST, not the lathe ...YOU..is #1

I started with free wood scraps from work,, Mahogony.. Big Mistake for rookie . try thru drilling that straight ..,Then I bought a giant pile of belly grommets with big re enforced ring around them ..No Good ..they wouldn't wrap around plug..Painting ... wanted to get them done as fast as possible... sealed,,primed,,painted,,spar varnish ,,and epoxy all in about 2 hours time ... Plugs peeled like bananas... Every coat let dry a whole 24 hours before the next no matter what the can says... I became discouraged and didn't try agian for a year .. studied ..lurked..peeked in windows ,,,now I'm back ,,:happy:

The big Don'ts
 

I am still learning with every plug that I make. I have found the most important thing for me is swimm a plug before you make ten like it. If I can't swim it I'm not making anymore until I can or I'm just cutting the bodies but not putting in the lead yet.

Also don't expect miracles with the air brush yet. I sure don't!

Hope this helps

don'y drink and drill.

drinking and spinning is ok
drinking and painting is ok
drinking and epoxying is ok
drinking and drilling is the biggest killer of well spun wood in the world today. please, join the fight to prevent it
thank you

PBADD president,
chris g

I would also JUST SAY NO to the drinking and spinning as well.
Booze + power tools + razor sharp turning tools =:gorez:

Bernzy

Somone say drink?
 

That's the only that makes my plugs look goooood!:cheers:

THANKS.:) As usual you guys are the best. Unfortunately i have made every mistake you guys mentioned x the drinking and turning. :smokin: Need to slow down more and take my time,swim a few before painting.
Tagger, i could open an upholestry factory with all the xxx large belly grommets i ordered!:smash:

just plug it .....empty your pm box ..

Tagger--it has been empty ? Sorrry i didn't get your message.

I just typed the lords prayer with 2 fingers and sent it to you only to get that box full thing again ... Dammmm:af: .....:D

Dave ....u got a problem .. again still full :( check your sent pm's... did u delete that ....? ya killing me

Tagger --delete outgoing messages?:conf: :smash: You keep educating me!:btu: Had no idea--just deleted them all. What do you think of me now? :hidin:

:claps: Your ok Dave.. :buds: