New turner - Printable Version +- Woodnet Forums (https://forums.woodnet.net) +-- Thread: New turner (/showthread.php?tid=7361582) |
New turner - Mbresch - 03-15-2021 I’m new to turning. I bought an old lathe for $65.00 just to see if I would like it. I’ve turned a few items that aren’t really anything yet just playing. I’ve put a few pics in here wondering how you drill holes if you can’t change the tail stock center? Do you just use a a drill in a vise or even a drill with the wood turning on the lathe? RE: New turner - SceneryMaker - 03-15-2021 First, welcome to the vortex, where everything that matters spins around. If the drill bit is a small diameter, you can put the bit in a Jacobs chuck and just hold it in your hand. This obviously gets more difficult and dangerous as the bit diameter gets larger. RE: New turner - Bill Holt - 03-16-2021 Hand held. I know a few turnners who have epoxyed handels to the drill bits they use regularly. Personally I would not be comfortable holding a 1/2" drill bit by hand, but 3/8" is no sweat. For me, the important thing, is to cut a divit before you try to drill. RE: New turner - iclark - 03-16-2021 Welcome to WoodNet. A center drill in a handle or chuck is a good way to provide the initial lead/divot for drilling. The obvious question is: what the design is for the lathe that you have to get anything out of the tailstock? RE: New turner - bob-t - 03-16-2021 (03-15-2021, 08:18 PM)Mbresch Wrote: I’m new to turning. I bought an old lathe for $65.00 just to see if I would like it. I’ve turned a few items that aren’t really anything yet just playing. I’ve put a few pics in here wondering how you drill holes if you can’t change the tail stock center? Do you just use a a drill in a vise or even a drill with the wood turning on the lathe? I am thinking that the tip on the threaded rod may be able to be remove, (set screw or screwed on??) If so you may be able to put a drill chuck on in its place. Just a though. \Bob RE: New turner - RustyN - 03-17-2021 Look at the Oneway Drill Wizard it might be what you need. |