sawdustjon
Established Member
Hi! fellow woodturners, here is my perfect opportunity to gain a little info and help to a couple of problems I am having. I am a hobby woodturner (mostly spindle turning), self taught, this is where the problem lies. Not having a teacher to guide me through the basics from the beginning I get stuck when things don't go to plan.
Recently I have been turning slender spindles and when I get half-way to the tailstock the work vibrates and no matter how gentle I am with the skew I cannot turn it to smooth.
I have tried to turn a pepper grinder and I am having a little difficulty drilling the centre hole. Should I drill a pilot hole through first, should I drill from both ends or should I just pop to the local shop and buy one and present it to my wife after removing the label?
really any help would be gratefully received,
John
Recently I have been turning slender spindles and when I get half-way to the tailstock the work vibrates and no matter how gentle I am with the skew I cannot turn it to smooth.
I have tried to turn a pepper grinder and I am having a little difficulty drilling the centre hole. Should I drill a pilot hole through first, should I drill from both ends or should I just pop to the local shop and buy one and present it to my wife after removing the label?
really any help would be gratefully received,
John