Newbie

Jul 29, 2005 5 Replies

Hi, I'm looking for a good web site on lathe work. I need to know about lathes in general before I sink a lot of money into one, then advise on how to use one for simple projects. Maybe a good bet would be a book or magazine; any advice would be appreciated.



Thanks, Jerry


You're on a good resource. Do a Google search under the "Groups" link for keywords having to do with your questions and see what you get. Here's the link:

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Dave in Fairfax

Go to Brian Clifford's website at

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Thyen get a copy of Keith Rowley's book, "Woodturning: A Foundation Course".

Russ Fairfield

Russ is right there is no better book for newbies than Kieth Rowleys "Woodturning a foundation course"

Sadly Kieth passed away last week.

Tom

Russ is correct, there is no better book for newbies than Keith Rowleys "Woodturning a foundation course"

Sadly Keith passed away last month

Tom

Also, take a look at Darrell Felmate's site at

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His site has a lot of good, practical information, galleries and how-to advice. He offers some common sense approaches to making things work without running to the tool store. RonB

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