Understanding a Starter Set of Lathe Chisels
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Are you ready to buy your first set of lathe chisels? Do you need a gouge, scraper, or parting tool? Or all of the above? Here’s some great buying advice that will help you choose your chisels. In addition to learning what chisels you need, you’ll see how the chisels are used.
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‬ What is a spindle detail gouge? How is it different from a spindle gouge? Thanks!
What is a spindle detail gouge? How is it different from a spindle gouge? Thanks!
Hi George. Speed! New to turning. What speed should we start out at? Especially related to this vid? Also, How can I add this to my youtube list? This is a great way to practice starting out with the tools. Tyvm. Great vid.
It is my understanding that whenever you purchase a set of lathe chisels they are not ready to be used as you must sharpen them and hone them first. I also understand that when you sharpen them you grind the chisel to your desired angle, 60deg, 45 deg, or whatever. What do you consider to be a good angle for beginners? I figured that I would start off with pen building then moving on to bowls etc. Do bowls etc. require a different set of chisels? Please elaborate, thanks.
Love these videos.
Hi, I am new to wood carving. Could you please tell me what is the name of the equipment you used for spinning the wood? Cheers
Thanks for the video, I'm right in that boat of needing to buy some lathe chisels. I guess the only thing I'm still confused about is the difference between the roughing gouge and the large spindle gouge. You said that you can use the spindle gouge, but I might have missed the advantage of using the roughing gouge instead. Thanks again for the info :)
Thanks for a great refresher. I'm a Premium Member of WWGOA, but I still appreciate all the free info you provide woodworkers to keep them safe and productive.
Thanks George, I just bot a lathe so after a few decades since my last turn I enjoyed your bit of a refresher As always, your videos get us back in the shop.
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