Hello all. I need chuck(s) for bowl/platter making. I saw Oneway recommended here-#3? Talon" Other company?
Now for the less important stuff- First, thanks to the many here for all the info that is available to anyone willing to spend the time to read it. I have a book and video coming that were recommended here as well.
Just got my first lathe- a jet mini 1014. Turned my first bowl-used very green White Oak, snapped the rest but was able to use the fence from my Jet hollow mortiser as a sub. Bought a Harbor Freight tool set for 29.99 and broke one of the handles. Also bought a set of Sorby's from Grizzly-my dad lives a few miles from the Muncy, PA store-fun place. I've been woodworking for a few years but new to turning. I use my Makita sharpener with excellent results. The ribbons were spinning off. Fun, fun, fun.
I have tried most of the tools in both sets-have had the best results with a 1/2" round nose scraper and most trouble with the
1"skew-probably no surprise there. Also pretty scarry with the blank first mounted on the faceplate, used slowest speed-500 I think, but still felt a little dangerous-may try to use my bandsaw with a center peg to rough-round the blank first next time. The bowl came out great and I am very happy, except for the screw holes in the bottom-I turned the outside first then screwed the faceplate to the bottom and hollowed it out.
Thanks for any thoughts on the chucks,balancing blanks or otherwise.
Andy