woodturning

[bazzerwood]

Hi, i am new to this site, enq, is anyone on here who does woodturning as a hobby, i am keen to learn. i am in the accrington area, thank you.

 

[Neil]

Welcome to the site

 

[cashman]

welcome to the forum.

 

[jaysay]

Hello and welcome

 

[vera]

Hello and welcome

 

[heth]

hello & welcome whats woodturning???

 

[Retlaw]

hello & welcome whats woodturning???

First find a wood and then take a turn around it.



Wood turning is done on a lathe, with piece of wood being spun at about 100rpm, most wood turning is then done from a rest with hand held tools.
Retlaw

 

[heth]

First find a wood and then take a turn around it.



Wood turning is done on a lathe, with piece of wood being spun at about 100rpm, most wood turning is then done from a rest with hand held tools.
Retlaw

Thanks Retlaw for explaining it for me!

 

[pipinfort]

Welcome

 

[Retlaw]

Thanks Retlaw for explaining it for me!

Attached is the basic outline of a wood turning lathe Most wood turners make their own turning tools, apart from the gouge. I made mine from old files with the teeth ground off, and reformed to a cutting edge of the desired profile. They lasted longer, and stayed sharp longer than shop bought tools. Sharp tools are essential when wood turning.
Retlaw.

 

[MargaretR]

Welcome