Hello all,
I have been seriously turning for about 9 months now. I have a Powermatic 3520A. I have several 16-18" diameter bowl blanks that I have roughed out that should be ready for final turning this winter. Is a bowl steady rest necessary to finish these bowls cleanly. I have been looking at the Oneway version. Some of the bowls are 8-10' deep.
If I can get away with not using a bowl steady rest, what techniques can I use to reduce vibration at the lip? Sharp tools are a given.
I have been seriously turning for about 9 months now. I have a Powermatic 3520A. I have several 16-18" diameter bowl blanks that I have roughed out that should be ready for final turning this winter. Is a bowl steady rest necessary to finish these bowls cleanly. I have been looking at the Oneway version. Some of the bowls are 8-10' deep.
If I can get away with not using a bowl steady rest, what techniques can I use to reduce vibration at the lip? Sharp tools are a given.