tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post1340616855865948390..comments2024-03-20T22:43:17.866-05:00Comments on Chair Notes: ChatterPeter Galberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-11515326926237217742007-06-05T16:16:00.000-05:002007-06-05T16:16:00.000-05:00Orion,I am no expert on lathes, but I can say that...Orion,<BR/>I am no expert on lathes, but I can say that I use an old delta rockwell that has a 36" bed and a 3/4 horsepower. I bought my lathes at an auction and at a resale shop, one was about $70 (a major bargain with a 24" tool rest) and the other was about $325. I found the old rockwells easy to work with and solid. I put new motors on and bought new drive centers and live tailcenters. Delta still has a lot of the parts for these lathes. But really, if your just starting out, an inexpensive new lathe may be simpler, it all depends on your temperament. Pretty much anything that spins wood can be worked with. As for the reamer, I make my own. John Alexanders Greenwoodworking site has instructions for making one like I use. The only difference is that I sharpen both sides of the cutter. They are also available from Elia Bizzari. He can be found at the WindsorChairresources.com under suppliers. Good luckPeter Galberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-45211646227941789032007-06-04T22:06:00.000-05:002007-06-04T22:06:00.000-05:00Do you have any recommendations on size and brands...Do you have any recommendations on size and brands of lathes for spindle turning? Certainly the bigger (and usually more expensive) the better but would an old craftsman be just a frustration for a new turner or an acceptable route to go? What about your reccomendation for a minimum horse power?<BR/>Reamers are also another mystery to me. Did you purchase yours or make your own. I did read somewhere in your blog that you use a six degree taper but what type of construction is it?Orionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16657621683748152610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-18323652176129660142007-06-04T08:14:00.000-05:002007-06-04T08:14:00.000-05:00Peter, Well I thought my lathe chisel were sharp, ...Peter, Well I thought my lathe chisel were sharp, not so. After sharpening them, I got much better results. Not perfect, but at least controlable. Bob GlennAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-56986153292580247002007-06-03T07:54:00.000-05:002007-06-03T07:54:00.000-05:00One simple solution to reduce vibration is to get/...One simple solution to reduce vibration is to get/buy 300lbs of sand, in bags, and park them under the bed on a couple planks, or whatever can be suspended under the bed between the legs. The local Big Box Store has play sand and it worked miracles for me, and I have a big PM lathe.PhilipFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11682322575422865288noreply@blogger.com