Having the good sense of my advanced years to stay far away from the AAW conflict raging on this page, I offer one small but useful tip; use a filet glove on your left hand when turning. Yes, cut the tip of the little finger off. The glove provides wonderful protection from sharp wood chips, from heat of the tool (--never ever happens to me!--) and it slides along the tool rest like silk. I had an old glove lying around and the thought struck me that it would work well in this application. Tried it, loved it.
Lets get back to good turnings and good fellowship. Philip
Lets get back to good turnings and good fellowship. Philip