Looking for common info
 

I have yet in my career to put wood on a lathe and spin my own. I have Frankensteined many a creation but want to pull one in using something formed truly by my own hand. I have some experience turning wood but never on a small scale like plugs. A few basic questions:

What size lathe, what rpm is best, where to find a used one, books to read, workshops to attend, etc., etc., etc.l ANY help would be appreciated.


Thanx

Denport, take advantage of the search engine on this forum! Put in key words about what you want to know and hit the search function and the forum will tell all!:kewl:

For all the turners out there there is a book and video available called Turning Wood with Richard Raffan. I think you can get it through Woodcraft, or http://www.packardwoodworks.com/. Richard is a Pro wood turner and after you watch how he turns you'll be able to rip wood off a blank like there is no tomorrow :D :D :D. I'm sure there is a lot more info out there, but I found the video very helpful.