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Forum topic by Bill Hall | posted 10-01-2008 05:32 PM | 1240 views | 0 times favorited | 8 replies | ![]() |
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10-01-2008 05:32 PM |
Topic tags/keywords: lathe Hey all. I bought a PSI Turncrafter Pro and it’s now sitting on my doorstep at home (must…resist…urge to…leave….work). So, I’m looking for ideas as to what I should turn first. I’ve only “helped” turn a mallet thus far, so I’m a super newbie. I look forward to your ideas! |
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#1 posted 10-01-2008 09:56 PM |
Your first turnings will be toothpicks unless you start with a definite plan. Most of the books I have suggest: roughing a blank down to a 1 1/2” or 2” dowel about 12” long. Divide that into 3/4” segments and turn coves in every other one. Then turn beads on the others. It’s practice for coves and beads. -- If we learn from our mistakes, I'm getting a fantastic education. |
#2 posted 10-01-2008 10:16 PM |
Check out wood magazine, & look for woodturning videos. They show some very good beginner projects. -- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1 |
#3 posted 10-01-2008 10:23 PM |
As MrWoody says, some practice in turning dowels, beads and coves first. Then some bottle stoppers, Christmas tree ornaments or pepper grinders are all progressions from the practice work. -- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the Universe's finest custom rolling pins. |
#4 posted 10-01-2008 10:51 PM |
i agree you need to get a lot of practice doing beads and coves so spindles are good to work on , but if you want a good first project a mallet is pretty easy. have fun with your new “toy”. -- Roper - Master of sawdust- www.roperwoodturning.com |
#5 posted 10-02-2008 12:20 AM |
As soon as I get a lathe (not in the near future) I know I’ll be making a hardwood carvers mallet as my first project. |
#6 posted 10-02-2008 01:53 AM |
Chuck up a piece of wood and turn nothing. Use the tools and learn what each does and what you can do with it. After that is done you will be able to make anything your abilities let you make. -- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do. |
#7 posted 10-02-2008 05:59 AM |
Here’s my first turning…a black walnut votive holder finished with amber shellac. I have a lot to learn, but darn if I ain’t hooked. |
#8 posted 10-02-2008 10:30 PM |
heeheehee… we got another one :) WARNING! Woodtuning is very addictive and detrimental to the health of your other woodworking projects. Just ask my wife! btw, great first turning! My first didn’t even make good firewood! ;) -- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - Please visit http://www.woodworkersguide.com and sign up for my project updates! |
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