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Mini Wood Lathe
GillE:
I took Maurice shopping today in the new Axminster branch which has just opened in Nuneaton. Santa's getting me one of these for Christmas :woot: :thumbs:.
It was funny. We found an assistant who is an experienced wood turner so I could quiz him about their products. Every time I asked him a question, he directed his answer to Maurice! It was as if he couldn't believe it was me who was interested in woodwork :laugh: .
As a matter of interest, Maurice already has a lathe of his own. It's massive and in a very cold out house which is why I want one of my own to put in my cosy but cramped workshop.
Rik:
I've always been fascinated to watch wood turning, seeing an object emerge from a block is almost alchemy, and people make it look so simple, when I'm sure it's not.
How do you sharpen your tools, Gill?
Simon:
I know you love your woodwork, Gill, and that looks a great Christmas present! :thumb:
I agree with Rik, it's wonderful seeing things take shape before your eyes. I've never had any talents like that, and can't even hammer a nail in straight. :(
Rik:
I can't even cut in a straight line. Manual dexterity is not my strong point, but I love watching craftspeople at work.
GillE:
--- Quote from: Rik on November 14, 2009, 18:23 ---How do you sharpen your tools, Gill?
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We've got a Tormek grinding wheel. I use it a lot to sharpen chisels (and kitchen knives :) ) but it's great for sharpening gouges too.
If I've got a lot of metal to remove from a tool, as with cheap chisels or hand planes, I like to remove the bulk of it using the 'scary sharp' method which is little more than grinding the surface over progressively finer grades of wet-and-dry paper.
Incidentally, I can't saw in a straight line either - that's why I love my scroll saw and why I think I'll love my lathe. No straight lines!
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