Hi, I just got a Jet Mini Lathe and have a couple of questions about tools and the lathe.
I know I want the tool rest close to the stock, but how close? How high up on the stock do I want the rest.
At what angle do I want the tool to contact the stock? In other words, If I'm using a 3/4" roughing gouge with a 45 deg bevel, at what angle do I hold the tool.
Which tool is used to smooth the surface?
Finally, what is the best way to turn bowls with this lathe, a new chuck or screwing the blank to the face plate?
I appreciate any comments.
Thanks, Mike
I know I want the tool rest close to the stock, but how close? How high up on the stock do I want the rest.
At what angle do I want the tool to contact the stock? In other words, If I'm using a 3/4" roughing gouge with a 45 deg bevel, at what angle do I hold the tool.
Which tool is used to smooth the surface?
Finally, what is the best way to turn bowls with this lathe, a new chuck or screwing the blank to the face plate?
I appreciate any comments.
Thanks, Mike