redg8r Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 (edited) PDF Tutorial Attached. basiclathe.pdf basiclathe.pdf basiclathe.pdf basiclathe.pdf basiclathe.pdf basiclathe.pdf basiclathe.pdf basiclathe.pdf basiclathe.pdf Edited April 14, 2008 by Spike-A-Pike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc trout boi Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 cool tutorial. one question whats the difference between a metal and a wood lathe? could you use a metal lathe or are their significant differences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted April 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 cool tutorial. one question whats the difference between a metal and a wood lathe? could you use a metal lathe or are their significant differences? My limited knowledge, I think metal lathes run at slower RPM's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes24 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 My limited knowledge, I think metal lathes run at slower RPM's. metal lathes usually have a 3 or 4 jaw chuck to hold the work piece in place rather than the dead center with sharp edges to grab the wood. And metal lathes dont have a tool rest for the lathe chisels but im sure if you have a metal lathe you have the know how to fabricate something to substitute. ps.. some metal lathes can reach speeds of 4-5 thousand rpm. personally i have a small tabletop metal lathe and a 48inch wood lathe. and i try to keep the workpiece to its designated machine. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc trout boi Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 metal lathes usually have a 3 or 4 jaw chuck to hold the work piece in place rather than the dead center with sharp edges to grab the wood. And metal lathes dont have a tool rest for the lathe chisels but im sure if you have a metal lathe you have the know how to fabricate something to substitute. ps.. some metal lathes can reach speeds of 4-5 thousand rpm. personally i have a small tabletop metal lathe and a 48inch wood lathe. and i try to keep the workpiece to its designated machine. -Chris thanks for the help. I asked my wood shop teacher, and he said that i can use the wood lathe. is it possible to start with dowling to make it smooth from the start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Originally Posted by bc trout boi is it possible to start with dowling to make it smooth from the start? While that would be one way to start, the real question is what king of wood do you want to make your lure out of? That question might be more suited as a new post on the Hardbait Forum. Everyone is always asking for general info on wood; but think a title like "What is a good wood to turn on a lath?". I think you'd get some useful information. A lot of it will depend on the type of fish you plan to go after... Musky guys like yellow cedar and maple, Bass guys tend to use softer woods like bass wood. So, talk your question to the experts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philB Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Hi Jerry Would you choose any other chisel to round off a piece of square woodstock ? Do you insert the chisel in one position to a depth where you are round instead of square and then move the chisel along the rest creating a round workpeice in one movement or do you take off bits a little at a time off the square edges in several passes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfosteriii Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 who makes small wood lathe's and were i get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hi JerryWould you choose any other chisel to round off a piece of square woodstock ? Hi Phil, yes, I was a newbie to the lathe when I did this tutorial. The chisels I used were a cheap brand & came dull. I had the best results with the parting chisel which is what is shown, however if you can get your hands on a sharp roughing gouge ("c" shaped chisel) it would fare better at rounding off square stock. The small imported lathe in this tutorial was bought off ebay for @ 50$ & came with the chisels. These, like many tools perform at their cost, in other words, you get what you pay for. Sharp chisels are key. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
