I have a new Jet Mini and a few kits and turning tools and am basically ready to try this out. I have sat down and read two different books and think I have the basics but I still have a few questions if its alright.
First, squaring the ends of the blanks, can I get this done effectively with my sanding station or do I need to buy a barrel trimming tool for the drill press? Second, I didn't find anything that says approximately what speeds the different operations require. I'm only assuming that you start off with the slowest speed until you get a cylinder? Lastly, I have one mandrel with five bushings - I'm assuming it's 7mm but it doesn't say - do I need more mandrels? Thanks for any input.
Don