Beginner Lathe Question
 

Anyone have any good sites that have info for the beginner. Just picked on up recently and gave it a whirl tonight.....it wasn't pretty. Just looking for some basic info on how to use it and the tools......thanx in advance guys.


Looks like PF05 was a big hit.......with a little luck I should have something for PF06.:D

this is a link to some articles that might help



[URL=http://www.a1studio.freeserve.co.uk/wtintro/wtintro.html[/URL]

Feel free to ask questions here too. Plenty of people who can give some good advice that is directly related to plug making.

Jigman

Thanks for that link...I already ID'ed a couple of things I was doing Wrong. Gonna give it anothetr go tonight.


and I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions..:D

I just started turnin around New Years. I found all the info I needed right here on these boards. Just go through the old posts, there is a wealth of info. And ask specific questions, the guys are glad to help.
Good Luck:D

Adson....thanx again for that link.....I read it this afternoon and went home and gave it a whirl. I actually have a couple that look like plugs.

I didn't realize to check the direction of the grain and I had the tool rest to far back...after I fixed those it was pretty smooth sailing....thanx again guys....this site always has the answers..:D