Although I'm not qualified to give technical help, I did have a revelation this morning on the lathe.
Like most people new to turning I've watched and read and watched and read. I understand most of what experienced turners say and can certainly see the results. I've even been able to duplicate and get "some" good results.
But, this morning, I turned my lathe speed down to 150rpm on a 2" spindle. I could lay gouge on the turning wood, make slight adjustments and actually see the chips being sliced. With each minor twist or lift I could actually see the change.
Now, that might not have worked as well before John Lucas sharpened my tools yesterday but, it has made it much clearer to me exactly what the tools are doing at exactly what entry point and position.
FWIW,
Regis
Like most people new to turning I've watched and read and watched and read. I understand most of what experienced turners say and can certainly see the results. I've even been able to duplicate and get "some" good results.
But, this morning, I turned my lathe speed down to 150rpm on a 2" spindle. I could lay gouge on the turning wood, make slight adjustments and actually see the chips being sliced. With each minor twist or lift I could actually see the change.
Now, that might not have worked as well before John Lucas sharpened my tools yesterday but, it has made it much clearer to me exactly what the tools are doing at exactly what entry point and position.
FWIW,
Regis