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Thanks for that, probably obvious for most experienced wood turners but that simple piece of information has cleared a lot of mystery for me and I'm really grateful.
yea a far too underwatched video, SUPER well explained. im a numbers and math kind of a guy, to really get the reason why im told to do something I need the reason whyy, and youve done that for me, and on a topic where lots before you have failed, thank you very much, looking forward to see the rest of your videos, and soon i may even take one of these tools to a spindle
A wood lathe is NOT the same as a metalworking lathe. The presentation of the tool to the surface of the wood. Technically the tool could be presented vertically. A tall person needs a different hight to a short person. It is possible to turn without a toolrest. Also pronunciation of the word "hight" is NOT heith, it ends in ht not th. I started woodturning in 1962 and have taught woodturning to many including my grandson who started when he was four. Rest highT adjusted to suit him kneeling on a cupboard.
Thanks for that, probably obvious for most experienced wood turners but that simple piece of information has cleared a lot of mystery for me and I'm really grateful.
Awesome glad I can help!
As a new wood turner I found these tips very useful. Great video! Thank you
Thanks for watching.
yea a far too underwatched video, SUPER well explained. im a numbers and math kind of a guy, to really get the reason why im told to do something I need the reason whyy, and youve done that for me, and on a topic where lots before you have failed, thank you very much, looking forward to see the rest of your videos, and soon i may even take one of these tools to a spindle
Go for it. I recommend taking a class. From a good instructor it will put you 2 years ahead of trying to learn it on your own.
Just the info I was looking for. Thanks 👍
really helpful. thank you.
This was very helpful indeed. Thank you.
Great video!
Thanks for watching 😊
What is your recommendation for carbide tools?
I use Easy Wood
Tool height for carbides seems to work better if below centerline.
A wood lathe is NOT the same as a metalworking lathe. The presentation of the tool to the surface of the wood. Technically the tool could be presented vertically. A tall person needs a different hight to a short person. It is possible to turn without a toolrest. Also pronunciation of the word "hight" is NOT heith, it ends in ht not th. I started woodturning in 1962 and have taught woodturning to many including my grandson who started when he was four. Rest highT adjusted to suit him kneeling on a cupboard.