Now that I'm starting to do things larger than pens, lathe speed becomes more of an issue. I turned pens at 2800-3300rpm. Certainly not suitable for 6" bowl.
My lathe (1221VS) has 3 belt positions where I could actually turn 900rpm or less in all 3 belt positions.
Therefore, my question is should I use the most torque for the speed that I am cutting with? Does it matter?
When doing pens, I stayed at the highest speed position and cut about 3000rpm and applied CA at about 250rpm. Should I turn & finish a 6" bowl at 900-100rpm?
Related question is should I cut and scrape at the same speed (for same size item)?
I'd like to learn as much about turning speed as experienced turners will offer/share.
Thank you,
Regis
My lathe (1221VS) has 3 belt positions where I could actually turn 900rpm or less in all 3 belt positions.
Therefore, my question is should I use the most torque for the speed that I am cutting with? Does it matter?
When doing pens, I stayed at the highest speed position and cut about 3000rpm and applied CA at about 250rpm. Should I turn & finish a 6" bowl at 900-100rpm?
Related question is should I cut and scrape at the same speed (for same size item)?
I'd like to learn as much about turning speed as experienced turners will offer/share.
Thank you,
Regis