Thanks for this! Do you have the cutter head in the center or just below center? Mine is leaving a lousy finish. It looks like it was a stabbed a bunch.
Hi. Yes the cutter head should be just below center. I would suggest you speed up the lathe speed and be sure to keep the "ship wheel" moving at all times.
@@gordlanger7064 Thanks Gord! I’m doing both of these things that I’m wondering if I am sharpening my cutter incorrectly. Do you have any advice about that?
I’ve found that burnishing the wood produces a gorgeous and hard finish (after sanding) - I often use a cutoff from an oily species like olive, and rub it firmly against the rotating piece (at low speeds)
hi! Great, I signed up. I need to ask you something about the machine. Write to me on vatsap that I would ask you about the case. My vatsap is 8-967-602-11-84. Thanks!
I made a shield out of a polycarbonate panel that I folded and stretched to the top of the duplicater. It does a great job of keeping shavings from hitting me and also make cleanup easier
Nice attachment, but I would suggest turning the smallest end diameters last. Maintain the support for as long as you can for rigidity and safety. Same principle for turning steel.
Ola amigo tudo bem com você Me chamo Odair lucas. Pais Brasil Parabéns. Você teria um vídeo do passo a passo desse seu copiador? Ficou excelente estou precisando fazer um evo seu foi o melhor que eu vi. Mais uma vez parabéns.
Hi, its a Vega. All the information needed is in my article (issue #57) on this site: archive.constantcontact.com/fs030/1103251462235/archive/1103792031624.html Cheers, Gord
I love this drive. I have used it to rough out some small bowls. The key is making sure the drive is firmly pushed into wood. Do not hammer drive into the blank. Let the tailstock do the work. Great Product! -Skip
I like the idea of making another video Gord! Susan has a great idea! I also want to note that Gord always takes a lot of precautions when turning! If you haven't seen his newsletters try going to the archive. He always talks about it!
I think you do your viewers and potential customers, a disservice with your lack of regard for basic safety such as wearing safety glasses instead of a faceshield and moving the tool rest while the lathe is on. You may feel comfortable doing this on your own but should know it sends the wrong message to new turners who do not know better.