#98 Woodturning 101 - Lathes

Hey Capneddie-excellent course, wish I had had it when I got my first Lathe, would have saved me a lot of time in research. When your Pocketbook decides (first Lathe, usually) these Jets and their Brothers and Sisters (by Others) are the way to go for first timers starting to see if they will enjoy making Shavin's. I got the WL 1220 as my first. Thanks for your Vids, advice and good will to all turners, need more like you! Take Care and make shavin's.......All the Best, Mike

love ya work eddie! keep it up

Good info for the beginner, wish someone would of warned me about drywall screws and faceplates a couple of years ago. Or I had found your videos earlier.

Hello Eddie. I just want to thank you for your werry good wideos. I learn a lot from them, and I always look forward to see the next one. Greetings from Denmark Bent K

I took my 6 inch face plate mounted a 3/4 inch thick piece of scrap hardboard with bolts and lock nuts then glued a leather round i got from Tandy smooth side out then i loaded it with Tripoli Compound Bar then put it on the lathe works great to put a good edge on my lathe tools

I hope I can fine a good quality lathe in my price range soon. I have a 1969 Montgomery Wards Master Craft 9 1/2 X 30 lathe that was given to me, The headstock has a 5/8" unthreaded shaft with a reverse taper, so I don't think I can put a chuck on it. It's just like new, but I can only turn a few things on it.

This video has been extremely helpful!

Capn I love your videos I've only been turning for about a month and am hooked solid. I bought a Harbor Freight special for 200$ (which I drummed up by selling some tires on Craigslist) I truly find your videos helpful and informative. Im on a super super tight budget so I appreciate all the shop tips you throw out.

G'day Cpt. Eddie. Great 101 video on lathe terminology and how to get started. just a minor point of technicality, the tool rest is attached to through banjo, the banjo allows the tool rest to move along the lathe bed. Sorry to be particular, but the learners need to know the facts. Keep up with the great effort of promoting our shared passion of turning. And keep MAKING SHAVINGS!

I was given a Craftsman 113.23800 12 X 36 lathe. I know that it has a vibration problem. I thinking of using a 1/2 horsepower 2 speed air conditioner motor. Would the linked belts reduce the vibration?

linked belet help reduce vibration because they don't take a set.

right on captain Eddy your the best, enjoy all your video and sound advise, take care Marc from Calgary, Alberta, Canada

what to avoid with listing on a small hobby lathe for now
looking at a jhl-610

Specifications
Carriage Travel: 9-3/4"
Tool Size: 3/8" shank max.
Dead Center: MT1
Distance Bet. Centers: 9-3/4"
Net Weight: 50 lbs.
Dimensions: 8-1/2" H x 11-3/4" W x 24" L
Spindle Taper: MT2 with sleeve
Motor: 150W, 115V, 1 ph.
Cross Slide Travel: 2"
Thread Size: 5 inch (16-24); 5 metric (0.5-1.25)
Tailstock Taper: MT1
Spindle Speed(s): 100-2,000 rpm
Warranty: 2 years
Spindle Bore: 3/8"
Swing Over Bed: 5-1/2"
Spindle Mount: MT2

Thanks for the video. But couldn't help notice at 4.33 the dog in the top left corner going for a pee haha

Sir. Sir. Please check out Andrew Klein you tube ,on a new blade design he needs help on making it your the man,
Sorry captain

I love this guy!

Capt. I hope you are doing well. I just started turning about a year ago, and I thought I was lucky finding a Craftsman 113.228163 new in the box for $175.00 and it's ok. You said you can advise me on how to stope the vibration. It's currently mounted on a sturdy wood table that i made. BUT?

Thanks for your lessons. you remind me of my Shop Teacher.

thanks Eddie I'm looking for a lathe for Christmas to start small to make pens and bowls

Eddie were you on a royal Caribbean cruise in Oct of this year to the NE Canada

How can I find a local wood turning club I'm in Marrero on the westbank