I FINALLY GOT ME A JET!!!!

[@wranglerstar]

GET YOUR JET LATHE HERE goo.gl/B6rtWS

[@will2-b150]

[@TheBrokenLife]

I expected that to be a lot more expensive. I assume you did even better on the price locally?

[@SachiWI]

I'm a bit frustrated Cody - You have gone on and on about this forged tool but NEVER explaining what the hell it is

[@joshg4533]

Wranglerstar I'd prefer voiceovers much more than music when you're sound camera work. It's just boring with music

[@robertpothier1861]

Sachi In Wisconsin A froe is usually used for fine wood splitting as far as I know. Things like making shingles and such. You can probably find videos of them in use if you Google it.

[@chaselatendresse1777]

My father and I just picked up a old wood lathe at a auction 2 weeks ago. it's over 20yrs old made in good old USA in Michigan!!! So much fun these wood lathes! Can't wait to see up and coming homestead projects.

[@gmanlipripper]

love working on my lathe. know you need some vintage starrett outside calipers instead of your dial calipers. watch you shirt untucked too. all ways tuck mine in... have fun and be safe

[@TheOlsonOutfit]

A few years ago there was a gruesome death in my county involving a large lathe and a jacket.

[@gmanlipripper]

yeah much respect for my lathe. and always tuck my shirt in. Mr WS at least had his sleeves rolled up.

[@andymanly5101]

Your scraping with your tool not cutting, lower your rest and the cutter. Let it ride on the wood before you bring up the cutting edge. You shavings should be long and like ribbons. Be careful.

[@CapnCrusty]

Agree. You need to get some turning instruction right away before a tool used improperly causes you to meet an orthopedic surgeon.

[@RyeHillBaptistChurch]

Yep. Tool rest needs to be adjusted to center of work piece where the cutter makes contact. And never put your thumb on top or the cutting tool (Don't Ask Me How I Know) A Catch can mess up Thumbnails in a nano second. Hold the tool with your whole hand with your thumb pointing at you for roughing a piece round, especially with small tools like Cody's (Not Much Leverage for Stability).

[@Suitednzooted11]

I figured someone would have already said it, but yes ride the bevel of the gouge on the wood. The only tool you should be pointing down with is a scraper, gouges or skews should be riding the bevel.

[@L2FlyMN]

Congratulations on getting your jet! You will definitely enjoy using that tool. I was so relieved to see a taper in the eye of the froe! If you take too much taper off the end of the handle though, you will regret it, because you will eventually drive the handle right off the end, as you're pounding on the blade to drive it through the wood. Because as the wood shrinks, and compresses overtime, you will notice it being driven further toward that end. It needs to have an overhang similar to a pickax, to compensate for that. At least you have the convenience of a wood lathe now, so if you find you have issues, you can make a new handle. Remember to, the longer your handle, the more leverage you will have for prying.

[@suburbanhobbyist2752]

But you had to say it again anyway...lmao. I think that makes about 103 times this has been pointed out in the comment section with each person after the 1st knowing that it was pointed out but just had to point it out again anyway. Makes people feel good when they act like they are experts and know something a beginner doesn't know I guess.

[@edadpops1709]

Note always keep your tool perpendicular to the tool rest.never point it down between the part and tool rest.other wise it might slap you or go thru your nice window. Be careful. Nice rig though.

[@BillKibby1]

Welcome to the tool that invented the term "Rabbit Hole"! I also turn next to a window, seems inspiring, but you may want a steel grate between the wood and the glass because stuff happens, usually faster than you can react! Too, put on a good face shield and add a dust mask when sanding. You're standing there with your nose about a foot from a cloud generator. You and Jack have fun with that!

[@navajofox1]

With the back of the tool held down, the cutting edge of the tool should be just below the center line of the piece you are turning. Lower your tool rest and set your gouge on the piece. You should be about 15 degrees lower in the back before the cutting tip takes any wood. With your rest high as it is, you will catch the edge and send it through the window or you. Your skew will work better at those angles also. Good luck!!

[@radbot1]

My dad built his own lathe once using a washing machine motor to drive it and no speed control. Ended up with the tool sticking a few inches out through the roof of his shed! Your jet is unbelievably quiet and smooth.

[@taladan]

Cody - something I use in my blacksmithing for coating/sealing iron is a 1:1:1 mix of beeswax, boiled linseed oil and spirits of turpentine. Does an excellent job and helps prevent rust quite well. Hope this helps!

[@_RadioMadeEasy]

Came here to emphasize how much I love your video titles. Always gives me a chuckle.

[@vgullotta]

I just finished restoring an old Delta Homecraft lathe and just ordered myself my first set of lathe tools. Very excited to try it out!

[@doghawkhunter]

Vinny Gullotta, I just got my wife's grandpa's late 1930s Delta Double Duty 9" lathe up and running. It has a 1/2 spindle with a flat. That was the. Most frustrating part. I had to have my brother-in-law make a custom adapter on his lathe so I could attach a chuck. Now that it is set up, all I want to do is make square things round! Keep your tools sharp!

[@edwardscott9200]

The last thing I baked in my oven was a set of Trailer Rims that were painted with a 2 part polyurethane paint system. They turned out great! Oh ya, I'm a single guy so that could explain a few things.

[@rickwalker9265]

My Rikon Lathe was 1 of the first big pieces of powered shop equipment I bought. It's utterly indispensable I can make due without a band saw or table saw or even a drill press but the lathe is hard to replace. It doesn't hurt that it is very relaxing to turn a bowl or pen or handle of some sort. Huge thumbs up from me and another great video.

[@trichi77]

WS, this Jet will make a great addition to the woodworking shop! Can't wait to see some videos on future projects. The last time a turned anything was way back in the day when I was still a young pup working with my dad. A soon as I win that amazing toolkit you have put together and tackle a few projects I have planned to do, a Jet similar to yours would be a great purchase. All the best to you and your family, and may God continue to bless you all. Cheers!

[@JohnAdams-go1wh]

Your kitchen turned out real nice,looks professional! I'm sure Mrs W. is very happy with it.

[@Markam248]

very happy that you went with the traditional fit. looks great. Mark

[@MaverickandStuff]

I was taught to mix bees wax, boiled linseed oil, and turpentine together to protect tool handles metal tools. The bees wax gives it a gloss and the turpentine helps thin it so the wood or metal absorbs it better.

[@mdbigman]

What a great addition to the shop! nice turning! Well done.

[@kenjohnson5495]

I have a Jet lathe and love ❤️ it. Mine is a little larger, but I wanted to turn large bowls. Congratulations on your purchase of a great shop tool.

[@oldmanwinter1405]

Good choice on the Jet. I have a Jet HVBS bandsaw that's over 40 years old and still functioning flawlessly. Blade replacement is the only thing ever done to it, and it has seen some heavy use, including building 2 home-built airplanes and a bunch of utility trailers. I am excited for you and hope to see lots of keen projects coming off the spindle.

[@adamfrbs9259]

Oldman Winter Are you familar with Jet mills at all? I bought one that was 6k and some on the internets say ya can't run them all that hard or they'll die.

[@oldmanwinter1405]

Sorry but I can't help on that Adam. My only personal experience is with my bandsaw. My amigo has a Jet table saw that he sure loves. But no experience with a mill. Good luck.

[@TeethRider]

Wow i need a wife like yours! "Hey I need to put something in your oven", "What is it just metal?", "Yep", "Okay, through em in". That's trust right there.

[@dylancoyle3703]

_RiskJr_ I use to melt lead for fishing weights in my mother's oven she didnt mind until I used her baking tray to cast them. Then I caught a coffee mug to the ass as I run out the back door

[@bigpapi3636]

Dylan Coyle Good one!

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Take this piece of advice Cody, buy the extention bed, do it right away, the extra lenght is great for lot of things, but it also adds weight too. Please buy and read "Woodturning: A Foundation Course Paperback by Keith Rowley" That is a good little lathe.

[@joshsaxon9904]

Little tip, make a plus on the side where the live center is and the middle of the live center can go in the part where the lines intercept and the outside bits can go into the lines cut the lines 1/8 in.

[@pjculbertson55]

It's neat having a window for light behind the lathe so long as a hickory handle doesn't go flying through it. Lathes have always given me an uneasy feeling.

[@thecordlesscarpenter7956]

you can always do the traditional hanging of a froe handle and then add a removable top knob. really enjoying this

[@ressnar]

Hey Cory , I 've been watching your channel for a couple years and you have inspired me in so many ways , I m self teaching some woodwork through your channels and a few others but above all I really admire your values ,keep up with the good work!

[@GodschildinNC]

Cody, you can make a set of outside calipers out of plywood, and a big wingnut and bolt. Keep your shirt tail tucked in or wear an apron. My machinist friend would freak out about the calipers sitting on the lathe while using it. Geoff

[@dhawthorne1634]

When I took metalworking in HS, my two favorite things were forging and turning metal and wooden handles.

[@reapergrim84]

The lathe can be so fun to use, I would recommend a wood chuck. Nova makes a really great one on Amazon for 89 dollars. A good wood turner to check out would be Carl Jacobs on KZbin, he makes great videos full of info and techniques about the lathe.

[@northjerseykevin3915]

We had a really nice table saw at our shop years ago. A big one, the real deal. I can't remember the brand but every time I used it I would say to the guy I was working with " this stop switch is great and in a perfect spot". I was able to bump it with my knee. He would look at me like I was crazy. When you talked about the switch it reminded me of it. Good luck and enjoy it

[@arnoldmcguire5140]

lathe work is my forte! i'm so glad you got one! i been sitting here for months thinking you needed one!

[@SOLT_Mark]

You will enjoy that lathe. Lathe work is fun and relaxing. It's easy to use to make gifts for family and friends too.

[@opfor325]

This lathe is so much better than the old lathe you had. I am looking forward to watching you work with it.Good luck with it

[@robertlunsford1350]

That is a great little lathe. You will have a great time with it.Get yourself a nice 4 jaw wood chuck and you will be making bowls in no time.

[@RySin89]

Cody, come back in 2 months after you've had the lathe a while then do a review on it. you have a tendency to get those new toy goggles on and love everything new you get :p

[@outcast1871]

Is that lathe going in the giveaway toolbox?

[@HBButler01]

Outcast XD

[@normanmiers9129]

Outcast jet

[@HBButler01]

I have a vintage Craftsmen lathe that came with all the tool drawers for storage, if you really get into woodworking then you'll need the space for all the tools haha. You might want to look into using a "bowl gouge" wood turning tool more often. It has a wider range of use for the majority woodworking projects, while the chisels are better for straight edge cutting or more detailed work. I've been doing it a few years now but I'm still not an expert by any means. I'm learning daily as well, it's a skill like anything else that gets better with practice :)

[@haydenc9602]

Wow, Brian really can do some wonderful metalwork! Best wishes to all of you!

[@wcf8084]

STOP! Remove all jewelry, and loose fitting clothing before operating the lathe. Find and mark the center on both ends of the piece you want to turn. If the piece is square, use a hand plane to round all four sides to reduce chipping. Remove the spur drive (by tapping it out) from the spindle and mount it to the center point you just marked on the end of the piece. Reinstall the spur drive (with piece attached) to the spindle. Adjust the tail stock to set the center (live or dead) to the piece. You can use bees wax as a lubricant on the center. And most importantly, take some lessons before you do any of the above or use your lathe again. Please.

[@Suitednzooted11]

Why remove the spur drive? I have always just marked centers best I could and set the piece. Use the tailstock quill to push it into the spur nice and tight.

[@james5426]

G. Flanary taking the corners off the piece is a waste of time.

[@Suitednzooted11]

Art Heen When you're turning something that small and square between centers it's certainly a waste of time. Since it's square the 4 corners cancel each other out for the most part unless you're way off on centering it.

[@wcf8084]

I make it a practice to trim the corners on all stock. It's a matter of personal preference, but on larger pieces it's a must. You don't have to use a plane. A bandsaw or table saw works well. It only takes a couple of minutes. Try it if you haven't. Maybe you'll like it. Maybe not. Both methods remove excess wood, but it's less intimidating for a beginner not to have those corners spinning and almost invisible.

[@Suitednzooted11]

I completely agree with that, you should definitely try to get it centered well and not wobbling. That's kind of different than taking the corners off square stock, which seems pointless even with very hard wood.

[@stevecorry2118]

Lots of luck with your Jet lathe. I have just purchased one as well. I turn pens and have done it for the last seven years, the last three on a Rikon. I then decided to buy a Jet on the recommendation from a friend. During the turning of the first few pens, I noticed that the head stock had backed off about 1/4 inch from the bed. There was a very annoying and concerning clicking which is in conflict with your silent lathe. The morse taper chewed the mandrell off at the beginning of the taper. I also noticed that the mandrel saver had come apart. The little handle on the tail stock wheel came off in my hand. I called Jet and was told to fix it. I am 82 years old, but I had to turn the beast on its side to try and see what was wrong with the headstock. I grasped the nuts and found that they had not been tightened at the factory, I unscrewed them with my fingers. I tried as best as I could to tighten the nuts. I ordered and paid for the complete assembly of the mandrel, mandrel saver and morse taper. The tail stock will not tighten on the bed and continues to move resulting in the work piece being loose on the mandrel. I miss my Rikon and wish that I had never seen this Jet. As I said, Lots of luck.

[@KaylynnStrain]

that is a very neat little lathe, looks half the size of the lathe I worked on in high school shop classes

[@survivalmentor4168]

Lower your tool rest so it sits just below half the thickness of the wood. Keep your tool even and don't angle it down. I just don't want the next video to be "Wrangler Star visits hospital."

[@PalmettoParatrooper]

My Father tells me not to envy my neighbors, but that lathe makes it soooo difficult lol

[@Wrangler98JPTJ]

Love Liam Hoffmans craftsmanship! hope you love his ax! Have you eve seen any "Essential Craftsman" videos? He is a local Oregonian who dabbles in blacksmithing and has a pretty great startup channel. Nice Jet by the way!

[@woodworks024]

I have the same lathe! I recommend turning a handle, then drilling a hole in the end to fit the tailstock quill, so you can turn it faster.

[@jcardwell3rd]

Watch some Carl Jacobs. Your tool rest is too high. Hold down on the back of the tool to prepare for catch. You may end up with a tool through that window lol.

[@mattsmith5936]

When working a lathe I was always taught to put my hand on the handle palm down just in case it grab and swings it up and clonks you under the chin! Just a tip I learnt to save the ole gnashers!

[@m2hmghb]

Spring pole lathes date back many centuries. They're time consuming to work with and they take time to master but you can turn out some impressive items using one.

[@coleadams8164]

I'll be watching other videos similar to this channels and I'll always find myself coming back because the quality here is above and beyond.

[@scottclausen4406]

Congrats on the lathe. Magical machines. Growing up, my father had one and I loved watching him work with it. You may want to either move it from being by that window, or put some kind of a guard on the window. Just a suggestion.

[@connorendy6943]

glad to see you turning. probably my favorite part of woodworking. hope you're having fun.

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

don't over think it, make more than 1 handle if you want thats the joy of having your own lathe.I bet it won't be long before you get a bigger lathe.they are so much fun

[@andrewthompson6001]

I love that you can't decide if indecisive is the right word. You're a comic! :)

[@darrenradil3667]

one thing that you need to be sure of with turning is be sure your work is fairly well centerd because if it flys off it can be painful. from experience

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

The house is really looking great.

[@Will-fr5du]

Those Jet Midi lathes are the way to go. They are arguably one of the best if not the best midi lathes out there. The ABC's of woodturning! Anchor the tool, bevel on wood, then contact the blade to the wood. You need a roughing gouge for taking the corners and big material off of a spindle. Look at Packard woodworking. They make great tools for low prices. None of that Henry Taylor stuff is necessary.

[@JosephDAndrea0121]

As far as I have researched the first tools we would recognize as a lathe date back to the ancient Egyptians. The work stood vertically and was spun with a rope similar to how you would use a rope and stick to start a fire.

[@thomasfreh692]

the nice thing about the lathe is that you can get a drill chuck and turn it in to a horizontal borer

[@sethwarner2540]

I think you might be happy if you could take the handle out if you want. So a knob on the bottom of the handle and a shaft that slides up through the hole would be a solid handle to hold and rive with, yet out it falls when you are done.

[@WilliamErvin]

Jet mini lathes are the best. I've had mine for 4 or 5 years and it's still running amazing

[@cookinginthedark6768]

Cody, I think the lathe was a healthy addition to the shop. I see you making some cool stuff in the future! Thanks for sharing as always, Brad

[@johnhansen2187]

Mark The Centers First! Cut to 1/32 under the opening size. Wax the finished piece if it is to rotate. (Dip it in boiling paraffin or Beeswax) If you wax the piece, cut t 1/16 under size.

[@nik96nik]

Man what a beautiful kitchen! Loved that little aside. Loved the whole video if I'm being honest. But man, what a great way to end a day for me.

[@bloodyl_uk]

I could feel how comfortable you are becoming around the lathe and the positive feedback it creates. The Froe is looking good, I was wondering why you didn't "axe handle" it until the end where you say you intend to knock the handle out and store it flat, I'd split and wedge it if it was intended to stay put. See you in the next videos comments. :)

[@bannablitz247]

jet makes some great stuff, at work we have a jet band saw that chews through metals like butter with a super straight cut

[@Jallabird919]

I find it so funny that you have the exact same oven as we do in your workshop. Ours resides at our old farm in Norway!

[@psychomikeo500]

I made a froe from a broken mainspring from an F-150. I used a sledge handle so the thick part is in the axis of pull. I use it o help clear axes, mauls, wedges, even freeing tough grain on a hydraulic gas splitter

[@FUNNYBOY12375]

cody you may want to switch the lath and miter saw so you dont risk braking that window

[@flatophall]

Good job again Cody!! From someone who doesn't know the first thing in these matters. God Bless you and yours.

[@MIgardener]

I actually just went and bought me one because of this video. I want to make all my own garden tool handles. I used your link to give you a little kickback.

[@wranglerstar]

Thank you MG, You will love this lathe, Did you get the stand also?

[@russellraposa2461]

Gotta love a beautiful redhead putting around the place while you're working .

[@SilverBack.]

Hi Mr W Nice video, another trick you might want to try with the piece in the lathe spinning get some of the shavings in your hand . with your hand cupped under the piece press the shavings on the piece it will polish the piece. Doug.

[@morrow.m]

That lathe sure is a beaut, DubStar! I switched from my mobile device to my laptop to see Liam Hoffman's handiwork in all it's glory on the big screen! Alas next time I guess. :)

[@ebudrow1]

You can still turn a knob on the end, taper last 8-12 inches and shape the end. It doesn't need to be full thickness because of leverage. And the weight savings adds up by the end of a long day.

[@robtdriver]

Cody, a word of caution either put a cage over the widows or move your lathe to a different wall without windows trust me there will come a time when a turning piece and it lets loose if you turn long enough.

[@404BOOMER]

Just a tip- don't lay your calipers in all that sawdust. You will get the dust in the rack and pinion and sometimes causes problems in it working.

[@Brand-eo8gv]

Love the Lathe work, super fun to watch!

[@Devildog1345HE]

congratulations on the new tool.

[@tanjdtan5374]

you should get some lathe calipers so you can measure your diameters on your pieces

[@wranglerstar]

i ordered a set from Steratt today,

[@georgesmith7773]

just a couple of observations..... you'll want the drill chuck for the dead end. you'll want the 4 jaw chuck for the live end. you'll find the small tool rest easier to work with for small pieces. your technique... the tool rest needs to be just below center of the piece so that the cutting edge of the tool hits the center line. that will let you move the back of the tool lower and give you a lot more control of the tool. safety.... where are your safety glasses? I bought my lathe for therapy. holy cow, it works.

[@Mopardude]

I bought the same lathe a few months back been a pretty good lathe so far. My only complaint is the cheap on off switch, I have to jiggle mine for it to make contact. I for see me modding it soon to a better quality switch.

[@mrgrnjns1111]

Those little Jets are great.. I have been a professional wood turner and carver, well doing it for a living for 7 years and a hobbyist for 10 plus.. And haven't really heard anything bad about the Jets. Turning is an addiction.. lol.. I see bowls in your future.. I started with a 12" lathe and there is lots you can do with it..

[@calvinh.8882]

The Lathe is awesome! And i bet you will be finding all kinds of things to make with it.. Peace!

[@rjtumble]

Nice addition! Looks like one of your timber framed saw horses would have made a perfect stand for it.

[@alexandredesseroit265]

hi cody i just had a question in regards to the bees wax. to prefix this i have started restoring axes and curently working on a quite pited plumb so i had to remove all the rust but i had to reprofile itbecause of the pitting. so since i do not have a finish on the axe head should i use the bees wax like you showed in the video?

[@autodidact9122]

I got a 33" harbor freight lathe several years ago for under $300 with the 20% off coupon. I turn bowls up to 12" in diameter, candle sticks and chess pieces on it. Great investment for few dollars. You will want to bolt it to the floor and I keep 3 50 lbs. bags of sacrete on mine to keep the frame from swaying.

[@doghawkhunter]

As you find the therapeutic addiction that comes from turning on your lathe, you will definitely want to pick up a chuck. The Nova G3 is awesome. This one should fit the 1-in 8TPI threads on your Jet spindle: a.co/anq7Oqy

[@stevenhardy2898]

The just being released nova 1624 ii lathe looks pretty awesome too (similar price and footprint) and CAN do outboard turning.

[@CrossroadToCountry]

Steven I'd steer clear of NOVA. I wish I'd never gotten one. They aren't horrid but some things really get old with these lathes...

[@stevenhardy2898]

Thanks... I am not likely to buy new Asian powertools. I now buy old iron such as Delta and RBI and restore it. There are some really nice deals out there as high schools get rid of their shop classes.

[@philc457]

doghawkhunter I'm fairly sure the spindle is M33. At least my copy of the exact same lathe is ....

[@doghawkhunter]

Phil C, thanks. I should know better than to assume. I had to send back my first chuck because it didn't have the right threads. It would be nice if it was more standardized.

[@bodford11]

I mostly used jet metal lathes in school and I have to say the quality was on par with the rest of the old American ones from the late 60's. They're a good company I'd recommend them

[@ronaldchaplin4793]

If you leave the handle spinning on the lathe you can set the correct diameter by cutting into the wood with the calipers.

[@tassiehandyman3090]

Why do you turn it from a square? Wouldn't it be easier to get started if you round off the corners, and start from an octagonal piece?

[@doghawkhunter]

tassie handyman, it's not too hard to take the corners off (it becomes octagonal-ish really fast), and it's much easier to mark the center of the stock when it's still square.

[@billrulla4684]

I took a cat litter box , put in a 40 lb bag of sand, and one quart of new motor oil. When I used a tool, shovel, hoe, take ect. I run it back and forth through the sand. It cleans off the lingering dirt and covers th tool with a coating of oil.

[@kevinmccollum4413]

What model # is that lathe? Did you purchase the stand separately?

[@corytenhundfeld1553]

Keep your tail stock screwed out half way making it easier to remove for fitting rather than unscrewing then sliding the whole tail stock on the lathe. Also make or buy a good jig to sharpen your gouges having that perfect bevel makes a big difference

[@PercussionGaming]

Who is Brian?

[@hazbutler]

An amateur apparently! Psh

[@bigbird8960]

New camera guy/assistant.

[@jacobskovolsen9099]

please tell us about Brian !!!

[@PaulsMechanics]

Employee

[@chrisschrand4402]

What tool are you making the handle for?

[@jeffreyyeip1915]

Cody, if you run your stock through a saw and take all 4 corners off at 45 degrees​ before you turn it. you will have less chance of the stock catching your tool plus less chance of taking a big chunk out

[@dennisbuckner6957]

Wranglerstar yep they are lovely little machine ..you might also like like watching some turners that i enjoy try as aforementioned Carl Jacob, Wyoming woodturner or my favorite Captain Eddy these guys have lots of good habits and some really good tips that make turning even more fun cheers from NZ

[@nelsitorocks]

Frank howarth is a great woodworker who dose a lot of stuff on the lathe. He also has a really great way of filming and everyone of his videos are just great to watch

[@doghawkhunter]

nelsitorocks, his videos are pieces of art. As are a lot of the things he makes. Another Oregonian too.

[@mikewalls13]

Down the rabbit hole you go! That's a great lathe

[@bigpapi3636]

Cool tool! There's something very satisfying about turning a piece of wood.