Setting Up Your First Woodturning Lathe // Unboxing, Parts, and Accessories

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

How to prepare your first lathe right out of the box.
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  • @slomkaadas9603
    @slomkaadas96036 ай бұрын

    I sincerely and from the bottom of my heart need you to make more videos about woodturning. There are not many good tutorials on KZread on this subject or instructions on how to improve or take care of your machine. You would have a great niche here that I think is worth exploiting. So if you find you have the time and inclination to do so, please make some new videos on the subject. Best regards and have a great new year

  • @dreunmason8315
    @dreunmason831510 ай бұрын

    The small benchtop Wen lathe is doing kzread.infoUgkxKGVtPhqZBB5AQXXFlU2kdd4mQhO6wlhl just what it was desighed to do, turn small pieces. This product is workig very well in wood and plastics, I wouldn't recommend any metal turning on it though. Overall from an old tool guy, I highly recommend this lathe as long as you realize that this is for small turning only. I bought this a few weeks ago and have noticed the price has gone from $174. to $249. Might want to get one sooner than later.

  • @BaronVonSTFU
    @BaronVonSTFU3 ай бұрын

    I definitely could have been a person that would have accidentally bought that Wen. You helped me dodge a bullet.

  • @PapaFlammy69
    @PapaFlammy692 жыл бұрын

    Very informative! A lathe is one of the tools still missing in my workshop, but I'm already really excited to buy and set one up in the near future :)

  • @charlesl2593
    @charlesl25932 жыл бұрын

    I love that one distance is the “swing” and the other distance is just “the distance between the pointy things”. Like nobody bothered naming that one and everyone gets it.

  • @nigelmtb

    @nigelmtb

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here - I was waiting for the weird name for that which never came. Glad I'm not alone in that.

  • @jamessmith4836
    @jamessmith48362 жыл бұрын

    Rex this is a chill video and I appreciate it. Thank you for an amazing year of content. I've learned so much from you and the community you've created. Happy Holidays!

  • @RexKrueger

    @RexKrueger

    2 жыл бұрын

    Man, I appreciate that so much!

  • @RJStockton

    @RJStockton

    2 жыл бұрын

    Okay, how did this video premiere 93 minutes ago, but the date of your comment is 4 days? Witchcraft? Oh, and Rex, I just found your channel. Pretty cool and I'm in the talking-myself-into-it stage of pre-woodworking. Keep it up.

  • @thomasarussellsr

    @thomasarussellsr

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RJStockton maybe a preview due to that sponsorship thing where they pay for membership? Ummm... Patreon, yeah, that's it.

  • @jamessmith4836

    @jamessmith4836

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RJStockton Yep i'm a patron on Patreon so we get the videos a few days earlier.

  • @MrCoolAttitude
    @MrCoolAttitude2 жыл бұрын

    Just want to say I'm happy I still see the flag board in the back. I remember when the channel was smaller and you brought up this fun idea.

  • @jamesbeale4451
    @jamesbeale44512 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, as always, Rex. Good info and great timing. I was recently given an old 1950's Paramount Woodworker to use as a drill press, but then discovered that it can also be set up to function as a lathe. The problem is that it's missing all the lathe parts. Now I know what I'm missing.

  • @thomasarussellsr

    @thomasarussellsr

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wish you luck on finding those parts. On with the scavenger hunt.🤓

  • @ai5506
    @ai55062 жыл бұрын

    one thing to add is that in europe, M33 thread is standard on most lathes

  • @hal0hal0mc
    @hal0hal0mc2 жыл бұрын

    You're epoxy plywood bowl is what got me down the rabbit hole that is woodturning and bowlturning has become my main form of woodworking :). I invested in a full size Laguna 1524 and it's become the centerpiece of my shop. I throw a bunch of rare earth magnets on my lathe so I can stick additional hex keys and whatnot on it.

  • @Lagromance
    @Lagromance2 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for the rest of the series, just got a lathe from my wife for Christmas! (The tiny one you said not to get, haha) But I plan on turning pens and little accessories, so I think it'll serve me well for now.

  • @traviesolee72

    @traviesolee72

    2 жыл бұрын

    Still jealous of you! First you got a lathe, Second you have a Wife who gets it ;-)

  • @marcusceti2820

    @marcusceti2820

    2 жыл бұрын

    I bought the same WEN 3241 lathe a while back. It has some usability issues I addressed..I got rid of the silly plastic cone used to turn the tailstock and put a proper wheel on it ( I have a lathe, so I turned a new one out of Spanish oak.) I also removed the headstock cap and added a handwheel on that side. It has a DC motor, and has a spot on the switch area you can add another switch, so I rewired it to reverse (useful for smooth sanding). I've used it for pens, ornaments, bowls, goblets, and various doodads. I live in an apartment, so my shop area is tiny, as are the projects I can do in it. The lathe fits what I can do perfectly.

  • @Glurgi
    @Glurgi2 жыл бұрын

    I half expected to be introduced to some new kind of plane no one but Rex ever heard of, and that would be a good alternative to a lathe ;)

  • @AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive
    @AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive2 жыл бұрын

    Turning my own fountain pens and roller ball pens from local wood. ♥🙏

  • @vinceearl4240
    @vinceearl42402 жыл бұрын

    Very excited to see some turning videos from you!

  • @Julian-yx4we
    @Julian-yx4we2 жыл бұрын

    Really looking forward to this new series Rex! Thanks for all your efforts in 2021, merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and your family.

  • @WholeFoodPlantPeople
    @WholeFoodPlantPeople8 ай бұрын

    I've been trying to find a video like this, so I can use this old, used lathe I bought from an estate sale. Thanks!

  • @PeteLewisWoodwork
    @PeteLewisWoodwork2 жыл бұрын

    In over 40 years woodworking, I still have not got around to owning a lathe - but have spent much of this year thinking about it and will get one at some point next year, maybe in early Spring. Videos like this are a Godsend, even for weathered workers like myself, who have tons of experience in many areas of woodworking but none - nada, nil, zero, zilch - when it comes to turning. I look forward to the upcoming vids, well done.

  • @PeteLewisWoodwork

    @PeteLewisWoodwork

    Жыл бұрын

    UPDATE 2: I have finally found what I think will be a good starting lathe for my baby steps into lathe turning and will also last me for as many years to come as I have before I croak (I'm in no hurry to do that, by the way). I set myself a budget of £500 and it comes in at just under that, with the current £100 reduction offer and my 10% trade discount. It's a floor standing model so I won't have to continually lift it on and off my bench (which isn't actually finished yet...or even properly started. Ok, I'll be totally honest, it's past the pricing stage and somewhat into the timber buying stage, though I do have two new heavy duty quick release vices ready for it and a mortice bench stop (pop-up metal planing stop). This Rex Krueger Quick Stack Workbench is going to be a beauty when it's done - with 'when' being the elephant in the room...hopefully before I croak). :-|

  • @amareshpereira
    @amareshpereira2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rex! Looking forward for the future videos on wood turning!

  • @highjix
    @highjix2 жыл бұрын

    You about scared me to death. Earlier this year I bought a lathe without having any knowledge about them, I haven't even set it up yet. After you started explaining the differences a cold chill went down my back because I was absolutely sure I had messed up, so i ran out to my garage and grabbed the model number (70-1218VS MIDI Lathe) and was pleasantly surprised to find that I actually got away with my ignorance.

  • @WholeFoodPlantPeople
    @WholeFoodPlantPeople8 ай бұрын

    Faceplate !! That's the answer I was looking for. Bought an old used lathe and it came with a large block of wood screwed on, and I didn't know what to do with it. Thanks to your video, I now know I can take that whole faceplate off, and I know what to call it :) ! THANKS

  • @wiseoldfool
    @wiseoldfool2 жыл бұрын

    Great intro Rex, I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.

  • @richs5422
    @richs54222 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rex!

  • @3232groundhog
    @3232groundhog2 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic stuff. I’ve learned a ton already.

  • @bahnjee
    @bahnjee2 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate your videos. So many ww channels assume a fair amount of foreknowledge and/or skills, but you communicate your material without assuming all that foreknowledge/skills. As soon as I'm not broke as hell, I'll join your Patreon, because man, you really deserve it. I appreciate your approach and delivery style. Thanks much!

  • @paulmaryon9088
    @paulmaryon90882 жыл бұрын

    Great vid , thanks Rex. Have a good Christmas.

  • @marB84
    @marB842 жыл бұрын

    The way you explain things in your videos is the best! Thanks for an informative year and I'm looking forward to another one. Happy holidays from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 and the best of luck next year!

  • @sascani333
    @sascani3332 жыл бұрын

    I’m so happy I found your “channel”! There is so much to know but one doesn’t have to know everything; just what is necessary to enjoy woodworking. And you, Rex, make that possible. May you also have a happy and healthy New Year.

  • @gfsimmons1
    @gfsimmons12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a year of great content and encouragement. I enjoy your style of presentation.

  • @thomasarussellsr

    @thomasarussellsr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ditto.

  • @mxh5647
    @mxh56472 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all your amazing help. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family (both business and personal).

  • @Vormulac1
    @Vormulac12 жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas, Rex.

  • @David.M.
    @David.M.2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rex. I enjoyed hearing you on Steve's podcast.

  • @aaron_leishman7617
    @aaron_leishman76172 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rex! I'm getting my kids the same lathe you unboxed for Christmas tomorrow. And also purchased the book. I look forward to the upcoming videos on the lathe.

  • @willemkossen
    @willemkossen2 жыл бұрын

    Great! I love turning. Your explanation was spot on, and great to take it in steps, there’s so much to cover. Just like you, i’m self taught. Turning is fun and very useful.

  • @J.A.Smith2397
    @J.A.Smith23972 жыл бұрын

    Love lathe work, so much to do!!!

  • @SteveBelongie
    @SteveBelongie2 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always Merry Christmas!

  • @leaveswalker1
    @leaveswalker12 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful Video Rex, great starting point, I wish I had this resource when I started on an old ShopSmith I had collecting dust in my basement. Here’s to a new year of great opportunities, I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us.

  • @OtherThanIntendedPurpose
    @OtherThanIntendedPurpose2 жыл бұрын

    last year, my son had saved up and bought a basic lathe. we have actually spent more money on tools to use with the lathe. he bought the Harbor Freight 12 x 33. it may be a "cheap" lathe, but it is very functional. both the head stock and tail stock are MT2 the Head stock is 1-8tpi. Yes, we would like something with a bit more features but we have been very happy with what we can do. some people have some apprehension about lathes, and mystify them. I had a lot of experience on lathes when I was younger, but it has been very easy, and fun teaching my son. these tools are just plain good to know. I like using my face plate, but I also have bought a decent 4 jaw chuck. it has really expanded the functionality. wood turning is very cathartic. and I do agree, I only turn with a full face shield.

  • @ericnooden7967
    @ericnooden79672 жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing. I just got a Jet Mini Lathe from a friend along with the basic tools and found this video to be very helpful.

  • @larrysimmons7084
    @larrysimmons7084 Жыл бұрын

    I have had my lathe for about 3 yrs sitting in my garage. Time to start turning....thank you for this video. Found some useful bits in it.

  • @ewetuber186000
    @ewetuber1860002 жыл бұрын

    An excellent teacher!

  • @brentmoseley3176
    @brentmoseley31762 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the book!! That is really exciting. I always thought turning would be hard and expensive, but this looks very approachable. I will have to get that lathe this year, and get started.

  • @criswilson1140
    @criswilson11402 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the relaxing video. I am one of the people that needed that today.

  • @CurtisMassey
    @CurtisMassey2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. As a newish woodworker I've wanted to get into turning, and this new series is going to be like a guide to me. I'm stoked. And thank you for making such great content for us to learn with.

  • @dorialameda7536
    @dorialameda75362 жыл бұрын

    I just got my first lathe for Christmas! I’m ready for the next video :)

  • @kennethnielsen3864
    @kennethnielsen38642 жыл бұрын

    I bought a lathe a few years ago, and man I love that thing.

  • @ronniestanley75
    @ronniestanley752 жыл бұрын

    Thought I was on the wrong channel when I saw an electric lathe.

  • @MohsinExperiments
    @MohsinExperiments2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this awesome information. Keep up the good work 👍

  • @Krashlandon
    @Krashlandon2 жыл бұрын

    This was very informative, thanks!

  • @doughackett815
    @doughackett8152 жыл бұрын

    I have been using a lathe for many years and it has been my favorite tool since I was introduced to it in Grade 5 shop class. That said, I am really looking forward to your upcoming videos as I know I am going to learn tons. Merry Christmas to you as well.

  • @mantaship
    @mantaship2 жыл бұрын

    This is almost too good to be free. What a great way to de-mystify the whole thing.

  • @gerry5111
    @gerry51112 жыл бұрын

    Hello Rex, The man! Well, it's almost 2022. Just wanted to say thank you for all the videos. Pulled me out of some dark places the past two years. I've rediscovered my passion for woodworking. I'm 71 yrs. old and you have gotten my blood pumping for the craft again. I've been a woodworker since High School (Go Palmdale, Ca). You are such a professional , funny and informative. Can't say enough. Again Thank you and Happy New Year. Let's hope it's a good one, without any fear.

  • @louisjackson4634
    @louisjackson46342 жыл бұрын

    Just got my first lathe, and I’m looking forward to getting started. Had a lot of time metal working nearly 1/4 century ago but never with wood. Kudos for these videos which I didn’t realise you had.

  • @TJtheBee
    @TJtheBee2 жыл бұрын

    Wood turning videos?? From Rex Krueger?? Well now I'm excited!

  • @raymondhintz5457
    @raymondhintz54572 жыл бұрын

    I have just stated watching your videos. I am a electrical technician and in a point in my life when I appreciate precision. I love your videos. I plan to make a wood workers bench. You can't cut something precise unless you can hold it.

  • @nathancowieson511
    @nathancowieson5112 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rex, I just got my first lathe (vintage Arundel) and I’m delighted to hear you’re doing a series on this. I will watch everything you have to say on this topic. A “course” on this topic like you just did for the workbench would be of interest.

  • @SteveC38
    @SteveC382 жыл бұрын

    I'm looking forward to round 2... 👍

  • @bigray2859
    @bigray28592 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate your instruction. Thank you! I'm running a 70 year old Shopsmith I picked up for $20. It runs a little fast but does what it's supposed to do. Merry Christmas to you and all you love!!

  • @ChairLunchDinner625
    @ChairLunchDinner6252 жыл бұрын

    Bought my first lathe shortly after this video. Bought your eBook "One Week to Woodturning". Have been playing around turning whatever shapes on practice spindles...using whatever advice KZread has for us. Hope you'll be providing some additional advice on turning as time goes on as well as other woodworking instruction - and of course I want more of those videos where you dissect old furniture pieces and break down who might have assembled them and how. Keep up the great work!

  • @douglasnoren3348
    @douglasnoren33482 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rex! Thanks for another good video! I would love to see a video for band saw newbies… Keep it up!

  • @CP17787
    @CP177872 жыл бұрын

    This is such an affirming video for me. I bought this same lathe about 4 years ago and I have been very happy with it for what I do. I sometimes wish I could make larger bowls with it but 12" is a pretty decent size. I came to the same conclusion about buying the smaller lathe, I knew I'd outgrow it almost immediately since I knew I didn't just want to make pens forever. I also love the tool holder 😁

  • @mailleweaver
    @mailleweaver2 жыл бұрын

    Motorized lathes are pretty new to the woodworking scene, relatively speaking. Ever think about doing a video or two on making and using a simple pole lathe? Something people can set up in their back yard for a quick on-off project or to see if they like turning at all and want to go deeper. It seems like it would fit the "woodworking for humans" series pretty well.

  • @thomasarussellsr

    @thomasarussellsr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great idea. A fairly quick project before investing the money into another machine that may or may not see enough use to warrant the investment in the average shop.

  • @adrianabshire
    @adrianabshire2 жыл бұрын

    Btw you didn’t mention waxing the heck out of the base and metal parts to prevent rusting

  • @RexKrueger

    @RexKrueger

    2 жыл бұрын

    I run a duhumidifier in my shop and I generally don't have trouble with rust. But yes, wax is cheap insurance.

  • @thomasarussellsr

    @thomasarussellsr

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is good practice with any tool with iron bases or ways. Drill presses, band saws, table saws, lathes, etc... .

  • @Gotmovezlikejagga
    @Gotmovezlikejagga2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you for the basic intro to turning. Made the mistake of getting the small lathe with the MT1 head stock, within hours wished I hadn't. I now need to upgrade, that was within 2 days use. That is the best piece of advice in this video! However, all my tools, chisels etc have great handles now.

  • @mhstretch
    @mhstretch2 жыл бұрын

    I have a Craftsman 1947 lathe.It has mt1 and no threads. You gave me the information to get the parts to fix that, thank you. I found an adapter to use a mt2 with a mt1. Then I found an adapter to make an mt2 into 1x8 threads. This was all because I bought your book which linked me to the UK. Thanks. Always learn from you.

  • @cattleNhay
    @cattleNhay2 жыл бұрын

    A big bandsaw is highly recommended for any wood lathe

  • @LoosiuFlying
    @LoosiuFlying2 жыл бұрын

    Rex You turn us on 😂! Super topic to cover on Holidays

  • @jgkrus
    @jgkrus2 жыл бұрын

    I loved your interview with Steve Rumsey. I would love to see you two work on a project. Like history of woodworking....Your down to earth just like Steve....

  • @alcameron1999
    @alcameron19992 жыл бұрын

    I bought a Wen lathe and have turned 8 bowls with no issues. It is a good affordable starter lathe, I want to get another lathe with more swing but these cost thousands not about $100. The Wen was the right choice.

  • @tomalealso
    @tomalealso2 жыл бұрын

    I gave away an old craftsman lathe a few years ago, mostly because it was missing a lot and I was unsure I could replace what was missing. two years ago I picked up a shop smith. surprisingly you can still get stuff for it and the price was right. I got several other tools in the process. but I am wanting to really learn to turn wood, I think I have all the basics and now I just need a little direction. I looked for a local turning club but I live so far from a larger city that it is really impractical. hoping one day to find someone who can kind of mentoring me along the way.

  • @discordian23
    @discordian232 жыл бұрын

    Bought my first lathe about a year and a half ago. Nova Comet II DR. Really glad I went with the variable speed. I use it every weekend to make pens, bowls, lidded boxes, etc. And I’m about ready to upgrade to something with a bigger swing… maybe this summer. The Comet is a great starting place.

  • @cuebj
    @cuebj2 жыл бұрын

    Memories. Made a few items on lathe at school around 1970. Mum asked for a tall standard lamp with a table at height for her to test needles, wool, thread while knitting or sewing in armchair. Nailed it in walnut. Base probably 2 feet diameter. Table maybe 14". Section from table to bulb 4 feet. So a big lathe. Last turning I did. Let it go in house clearance when she died. Our little place had low ceilings and I now realise I was quite heavily depressed due to what became massive heart attack and all sorts of back pains. Regret losing it now we live in house with high ceilings and physically, therefore mentally, in good shape

  • @mileshh515
    @mileshh5152 жыл бұрын

    Super psyched for more turning videos. For anyone looking for a cheap stand, look for a used solid wood desk. I got one from Habitat Restore, cost $20, weighs as much as a tank.

  • @timhmetal3499
    @timhmetal34992 жыл бұрын

    Just bought your intro book from your store. Looking forward to getting into the hobby.

  • @heddita1
    @heddita12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much…❤️❤️❤️

  • @kellanaldous7092
    @kellanaldous70922 жыл бұрын

    perfect considering im probably buying this same model :)

  • @eloscuro704
    @eloscuro7042 жыл бұрын

    I have had a mini lathe from Penn State Industries for about the last 10 years and always struggled with the 2nd wrench issue. I had no idea that you could use the knockout bar as the second wrench. Thanks! And with the PSI lathes, you can get a bolt-on bed extender which increases the bed length to about 3 feet.

  • @sc0ss3tt3
    @sc0ss3tt32 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video as always. Speaking of lathe, revisiting the DIY lathe would be great. I followed this project with interest and was a little sad that ot was abandoned.

  • @thomasarussellsr
    @thomasarussellsr2 жыл бұрын

    Rex, first of all, thanks for all of the beginner's info you put out. It really helps to make woodworking accessible to the beginners out here in the field. Secondly, Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to you and yours. Thirdly, there is nothing wrong with having a secondary lathe. It can be quite helpful to have that second lathe when you have something mounted on the primary lathe and need to turn something else and don't want to dismount your primary project. Losing your center on that primary project can be a nightmare. Having that second lathe to turn a part to glue up to the primary project or for a friend or family gift can be nice. Or even to turn a finial or lid for the main project, that secondary lathe can come in quite handy. Maybe you need to make a specialty tool mid project? Having the second lathe to turn the handle for that tool, even is a big plus. So, there are so many reasons, other than for these beginner's videos, why this purchase was a good idea. You might think of mentioning some of these as a reason to keep the starter lathe when a person decides to buy the upgraded lathe in the future. Thanks for your time to read this longer comment. Thomas

  • @theeddorian
    @theeddorian2 жыл бұрын

    Rex, you left out my favorite part, the "banjo."

  • @allenwc
    @allenwc2 жыл бұрын

    How timely! I just got my new lathe Monday, a Rikon MIDI 220. Broke my first cup! :D

  • @RexKrueger

    @RexKrueger

    2 жыл бұрын

    Rikon lathes seem to be getting very good. I remember when they weren't.

  • @allenwc

    @allenwc

    2 жыл бұрын

    So far, it seems quite good. All the lathe elements are standard parts, Morse Taper 2, 8x1 threads. The belt is very easy to change and the lock very positive. The centre line is indeed centered, no wobble.

  • @peterfairhurst8892
    @peterfairhurst88922 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, I must say though, I bought that tiny Wen lathe you showed at very start of the video and a year one I still haven't outgrown it, it's a great little thing!

  • @chiblast100x
    @chiblast100x2 жыл бұрын

    This is one of those things I've been considering getting for a while, to the point I've looked at both out of box and various DIY solutions including treadle lathes. When I finally get there I'm not sure whether I'll go electric or treadle, but I feel like Rex will have taught me enough in this series to get going regardless.

  • @gnarthdarkanen7464

    @gnarthdarkanen7464

    2 жыл бұрын

    Might suggest you consider a treadle that's convertible to electric... OR at least how to make such a conversion easier on you if you do build a treadle type... Nothing against either version, but there are situations where you can appreciate either one over the other for different reasons... AND being convertible (or hybrid) would allow you the relative safety of a treadle that isn't rated in HP, but you can "grow" into the bolder world of heftier work, depending on your otherwise intentions and available motors or power-sources. If it seems confusing or intimidating at first, just look up some of the older Singer Sewing machines... In the early years of electricity there were TONS of them converted from treadle to electric... It involved a "bolt on" electric motor and taking a single bolt or screw out of the treadle mechanics on most models... Others involved replacing a large "belt" from the treadle mechanic with a much smaller one to the motor once installed... It really doesn't have to be difficult at all. ;o)

  • @CSGraves
    @CSGraves2 жыл бұрын

    I confess I've only used machining lathes. There was something simultaneously tedious and fascinating about using a dial indicator to fine-tune a four jaw chuck.

  • @kendonow
    @kendonow2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rex, you should do a giveaway on the lathe. Bet someone who is thinking about turning would enter. Happy Holidays to you and all. Aloha

  • @lhtd
    @lhtd2 жыл бұрын

    That intro: Let's get started, we're not even turning it on ! I got all eager about reading the manuals xD

  • @paullayden
    @paullayden2 жыл бұрын

    My first lathe was a homemade one I put together. I made myself a goblet and was hooked. So I decided to get a real one, 14 swing and 42 long. I loved it. Made many bowls vases goblets, ornaments. I also tried segmenting, that was a lot of work, but turned out great. I haven't turned anything since i got Cancer. Kemo and radiation took care of the cancer, but left me with no ambition to return to woodworking.. I tried several times but no luck, I hope I can get it back, if not, I will be selling all of my woodworking tools.

  • @jasonm.7358

    @jasonm.7358

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you get it back, man. I lost a dear friend this year that chemo and radiation did not help. If it’s something you love, it deserves some of your time. As I was reminded this year, we can save time all we want, but in the end, there won’t be any left.

  • @williamh123456789
    @williamh1234567892 жыл бұрын

    Nice video

  • @socketwench
    @socketwench2 жыл бұрын

    I made everything so much more complicated for myself with this because I started with a Shop Smith from 1947.

  • @SirTools
    @SirTools2 жыл бұрын

    First tools needed for a wood lathe is a broom and dust pan :)

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic, Rex! Thanks a lot! 😃 Some day I'm going to grab one of those! Happy holidays! And stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @thomasarussellsr

    @thomasarussellsr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Harbor Freight has a 12x36 with legs to the floor, usually around $325 and they usually accept the 20% coupon on it. Variable speed and the headstock can be turned away from the ways for larger items too. There are videos on KZread showing how to set up a tool rest for outboard turning when you turn the headstock. So, there is another option in the same price range. My HF lathe has been working well for me for about 4 years so far with no problems. And there are a lot of review videos on it on the Tube ad well. So do your research. Wen makes decent entry level tools too. But that one is a bench top model and the HF comes with its own legs, so... your call after doing your own research and putting your budget into consideration. The two considered between the video and my recommendation are both about the same cost. But I always recommend shopping around for the features you want in your own price range.

  • @MCsCreations

    @MCsCreations

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thomasarussellsr Thanks a lot for all the tips, man! 😃 Unfortunately, I can't buy from the US. I'm from Brazil and the shipping cost is really high! 😬 I need to find one locally... You know? And every little free time I have I use to search online for tools. My last purchase was a 10" thicknesser and planer! 😃

  • @thomasarussellsr

    @thomasarussellsr

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MCsCreations Yeah, I know nothing of the tool market in Brazil. Do you know anyone who sails back and forth for leisure up and down the Atlantic ocean? And if it would be legal for them to pick up some tools for you while they were up this way? I know nothing of Customs laws.

  • @MCsCreations

    @MCsCreations

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thomasarussellsr Unfortunately I don't know either... And don't know anyone who does that. But now that you mentioned... It's not a bad idea! I'm going to look for someone and talk with the person about it. Who knows, right? 😃

  • @thomasarussellsr

    @thomasarussellsr

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MCsCreations worth a shot, if it's legal. Not worth smuggling charges if it's not legal. Doesn't hurt to find out though.

  • @kdr5935
    @kdr59352 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking about getting a small lathe... Gonna take this as a sign and get one

  • @TomBuskey
    @TomBuskey2 жыл бұрын

    A 20" box fan with a MERV 13 filter on the other side of the bed will capture dust. Wet sanding (coating the piece with mineral oil) will also help.

  • @brag0001
    @brag00012 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Rex for inspiring me to start manual wood working this year. I've build an entire door of which I'm very proud with just basic tools. And this wouldn't have happened without you and your content. It was a real struggle to get your book in Europe, but it finally arrived a few weeks ago. Please keep the content coming. I might contact you about the newest plans, which I bought. The wood used there isn't really practical in Europe and I plan on modifying them for the sizes readily available here. Once I got all that information I'll send it over to you for review. You could then update those plans for us silly metric users 😉

  • @thomasarussellsr

    @thomasarussellsr

    2 жыл бұрын

    2.54cm per inch

  • @brag0001

    @brag0001

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thomasarussellsr that's not the problem. He even already provided measurements in mm in his plans anyways. So even if I'd be too thick to do the conversions, the plans already provide them. However, the resulting dimensions of the wood used aren't commonly available here. We have our own typical sizes for wood. Just converting from inch to mm thus doesn't work. A typical size here for example would be 50x70mm, with a length of 2, 3 or 4m. An equivalent to a 2X4 on the other hand doesn't exist (that would be 38x89mm). I can now decide that 70mm is enough, or move to the next size, which is then substantially heavier than a 2x4 (I saw 120mm, I might be able to find 100mm as well, but in both cases they tend to be thicker than 2x4 in the other dimension as well). This also then changes the amount of material you need of each size. That's why I'm saying that I need to adjust the plans to wood sizes actually common here ... Doing the conversation from imperial to metric is the trivial part. I could do that of the top of my head of needed ...

  • @thomasarussellsr

    @thomasarussellsr

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brag0001 ahh, okay. And cutting the larger dimensional lumber down to size would be wasteful, even more so since our "2x4" is actually 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches in true size. Then you are paying for so much more wood than you are using. And what to do with the off-cuts. We don't want to waste the wood after all. I get where you are coming from now. Your available wood is of a different nominal size and you are trying to get plans altered to match your lumber?

  • @brag0001

    @brag0001

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thomasarussellsr Exactly that Thomas. I'm trying to finding the closest match of readily available stuff for each type of lumber Rex specifies which still performs the same function in the context of the specific plans (in this case the "Quick Stack Workbench"). And I will leave it up to Rex how he can integrate this for European users (whether he ignores it entirely, updates the plans with optional sizes or makes a second set, that's up to him then). I'm not even sure yet whether the sizes available to me are universal to metric users, or only available to users in Germany. I'll query some friends, once I have something, since I know some people living in other European countries, whether the same sizes exist there. That way I'll hopefully get something which works for most European countries. Edit: One factor is, that we typically don't build our houses from wood in Germany (people in Sweden do, so their experience might be different). Only the roofs are often times using a wooden frame. Thus readily available wood sizes are probably adapted to our style of roof building (I'm just guessing here, someone proficient in the trade would probably know more). I could of course go to a mill and have stuff cut specifically for my needs (I've actually done that in the past). But that would defeat the purpose of a beginner friendly bench with an economical build 😉

  • @thomasarussellsr

    @thomasarussellsr

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brag0001 ahh, gotcha😉

  • @freddiedoyle472
    @freddiedoyle4722 жыл бұрын

    I was unaware you had a book on turning .. Add that to the christamas list !

  • @mariohenriquez4339
    @mariohenriquez43392 жыл бұрын

    Ok, so I get angry when Wednesday rolls by and there is not Rex Krueger video, but I realize that you are a small team and have other obligations so I let it go. That said, thank you for keeping me entertained and learning throughout the year. I wish you and your whole family a very happy Christmas and new year and I look forward to more content in 2022. Thank you.

  • @illogique7883
    @illogique78832 жыл бұрын

    i just got one, first project: make longer handle for the tiny chisel that came with the lathe

  • @BillHartCooks.
    @BillHartCooks.2 жыл бұрын

    I bought a wen lathe for my wife. she makes crochet hook handles with it. It is perfect for her needs. I bought all of my accessories at WoodCraft. She has a Jacobs chuck and a four jaw chuck.

  • @Aard-Vark
    @Aard-Vark2 жыл бұрын

    6 inches is really 12 inches; I'm gettin' a lathe!

  • @lemagreengreen
    @lemagreengreen2 жыл бұрын

    Just for the record your advice is very North America specific regarding the spindle thread - 3/4" 16TPI and 1" 8TPI were the 'standards' for small lathes in Europe but now it's metric M33 (33MM) - lots of chucks etc are direct thread M33 but of course adapters from basically anything to anything always available. I'd recommend an M33 lathe if you're in Europe though, maybe Asia too? not sure.

  • @adrianabshire
    @adrianabshire2 жыл бұрын

    I just got my wife a Rikon MIDI lathe and love it! I build an adjustable height table so she 5’1” tall and myself 5’10” can both use it comfortably

  • @RexKrueger

    @RexKrueger

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that's smart!

  • @thomasarussellsr

    @thomasarussellsr

    2 жыл бұрын

    A scissor lift table as a base works for a school/shop with multiple users as well. (As long as it has tight tolerances and doesn't sway.)

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