Boring the banjo on a drill press is completely safe.
I can confirm that the 8 1/2" total height tool rests work fine. The Robust "extra Long" post is what is needed. You have to call them as that...
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Boring the banjo on a drill press is completely safe.
I can confirm that the 8 1/2" total height tool rests work fine. The Robust "extra Long" post is what is needed. You have to call them as that...
Whats the current price of a 1624? They used to run around 1400 and go on sale frequently for around 900 but I havnt looked at that model for a couple years. That was the model I was saving for when...
Ive never turned it green but have turned quite a bit of monkey pod. The chatoyance on a finished piece of monkey pod is amazing!!
Just so were clear, the Premium Gold Carbide blade I recommended from Supercut is not a carbide tipped blade. Its a carbide impregnated blade. Give one a try. You'll buy more.
I get my blades here......http://supercutbandsaw.com/ I use the Premium Gold Carbide, 1/2" X 3 hook. Using it similar to you and its an amazing blade. Prices are excellent too.
I would also recommend the better set from HF. its the tools I started with and I actually still use a couple of them. I think the whole set was around 40 bucks with a coupon. Get those and a cheap...
I have the same 555LX that Roger spoke about. Mine has the riser block and is a workhorse. At a turning class last weekend, the instructor mentioned that saw as well. Said his club purchased one and...
I'm not implying in any way that someone needs to buy "exotic" tools to try woodturning. I, myself started with an entire set of generic HSS tools that costs less than 50 bucks and as stated earlier,...
Looks like the vote is going toward CBN. So, what brands? Grits? Radius edge vs. non?
Comparing my Thompson tools to my standard HSS tools, the HSS definitely gets sharper on the white wheels I currently have. They have a much finer edge where the Thompson gouges come off the grinder...
When I started turning I bought a cheap HF tool set. They served me well and I actually still have and use a couple of them. Ive been slowly replacing them over the years with Thompson tools. Over...
Thanks for all the useful info!! Looks like Jet easily wins! Ill start shopping the used market and see what I can come up with before looking new. There is actually a 1220vs on CL now but its NIB...
So, been thinking about a dedicated pen turning setup. I know threads like this have been beat to death but typically when this question is asked, its from people that don't currently own a lathe. I...
Just an update to my earlier reply about my banjo not working. Today, out of the blue, I recieved a package from Grizzly with a new support bracket. I hadnt even contacted Grizzly yet so it must have...
Just installed my new banjo and Im having the same problem as Brice. The part that Grizzly is calling a "support bracket" is too small for the new banjo. The larger diameter of the step will actually...
There are pen blank specific jaws made for Nova chucks and PSI sells a dedicated pen blank chuck. I don't know anything about a shopsmith but I assume you can mount a chuck and drill with it just...
Do you know what you plan to turn? Some guys(me) don't use a faceplate. Your money may be better spent toward a chuck or some centers.
If you have a real hardware store in your neck of the woods, they should have the nut on hand. I don't see it being a issue though.
Not variable speed but I started with the HF 5 speed mini lathe. Its a great lathe for the money provided you realize its limits. Can be had for about $180 with a coupon. Mine made hundreds of pens...
Ive yet to turn anything large but my lathe seems to stop pretty fast. I assumed it had a brake built into it. It stops a whole lot quicker than the mini lathe I upgraded from.
Oh and I stop the...
Im curious about the rest too. Grizzly took care of my other issues but I briefly mentioned the tool rest in my original email to them and they have never said anything about it.
Had a similar thing happen with UPS when I ordered my band saw. They made an appointment, I took time off work to accept it and it never showed up. I called and they said it "accidentally" got put on...
Yeah I get that. I just meant that Grizzly made it seem as if these machines were gonna ship as fast as the factory could get them here and that didn't happen. I suppose I don't have a lot of...
Mine was number 33. Interesting that the first shipment that only contained 20sum lathes has serial numbers 5-41 in it. Seems like there must have been a nice pile of lathes already built and they...
Have you priced an American made machine with the same specs as the Grizzly? I cant speak for anyone but myself but I have a wife that stays home with our three kids. I have a pretty good job and its...