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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@_RadioMadeEasy]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@thecordlesscarpenter7956]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@JohnAdams-go1wh]

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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@Markam248]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@FUNNYBOY12375]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@SouthernGuy8503]

Looks like you need a woodworking lathe caliper. It doesn't have measurements on it, but you're able to check the diameter of the piece while it's still turning so you don't have to keep turning it on and off. The caliper look like small logging tongs basically.

[@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

[@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

[@dhawthorne1634]

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

[@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. :)

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@jaxenrusso4790]

with gouges if you want to move right tilt it to about 2-3 o'clock then advance or invest in carbide tools great for beginners

[@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.

[@mdbigman]

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

[@WilliamErvin]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@russellraposa2461]

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

[@thomasfreh692]

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

[@geoffspierling3206]

Hi, I have a JET 1642 set up in my garage. With shaving and dust all about. I hope you get to enjoy your lathe as I have over the years.

[@metallican2295]

I worked with a lathe in high school, it was a very pleasant, satisfying experience, it's soooo noce to see the wood just melt away and turn onto a perfect wooden cylender

[@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.

[@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

[@bigpapi3636]

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

[@edwarddouglaspierce]

Love my lathes! A Nova for small turning for mallets and pens and a classic Atlas for full length spindles! Get a good chuck, they are great! Just turned a mother day gift!

[@ronaldchaplin4793]

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

[@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.

[@KaylynnStrain]

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

[@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.

[@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..

[@rustyhelms5123]

Love my Jet also. Just a heads up, and I apologize if someone already shared this with you, if you are like me, you will eventually catch a tool on a work piece and blow it up. Not usually a big deal (we always hope) but the piece goes where it wants to go, and fast. That all said, you may want to have a couple extra window panes handy. Placing the lathe in front of the window may prove to be a problem. I wish you the best, and no blowouts. Thanks for your videos. I enjoy what you share.

[@darangemaster1]

i have a jet table saw thats about 15 years old and it has been rock solid

[@GlenRickerd]

Last time I did any wood lathe work was junior high wood shop. Still have the bowl I turned. It WAS a lot of fun!

[@russellbest9556]

Few recommendations for the lathe is a standard 4 jaw wood chuck with pen jaws, a tail stock drill chuck

[@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

[@oilhammer04]

Although the window gives lots of light for your work, I wouldn't put the lathe there without protecting the window from anything that might fly off the lathe. I've had a bowl fly off my lathe once. My chin absorb the impact of the bowl in that instance.

[@outcast1871]

Is that lathe going in the giveaway toolbox?

[@HBButler01]

Outcast XD

[@normanmiers9129]

Outcast jet

[@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.

[@tanjdtan5374]

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

[@wranglerstar]

i ordered a set from Steratt today,

[@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!

[@1134Bigguy]

Just picked me up a Jet lathe on Saturday. Cannot wait to start using. I've got a 1442. Congratulations!

[@michaeldougfir9807]

After suggesting a froe project at least twice, I'm sorry I never got back to you to thank you. But I do appreciate these videos. I see you are getting good video mileage out of the froes, so I hope you agree it has been worthwhile.

[@flatophall]

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

[@doublebulbing]

I do like how the jet stand feet are straight the Rikon and others they are angled outward.... I cut mine off and re-welded them straight nice to see Jet got that right to start with. I do have one Jet tool and that is my Drum Sander I would not want to live without

[@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.

[@ratdog3055]

I have a shop fox lathe that I really enjoy. I use it to make fishing lures and small plates, bowls and candy dishes. How about doing a video on sharpening your lathe tools with out the fancy grinders we see so much of?

[@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!

[@coletrain8416]

wranglerstar I've found that when you sand in reverse on ur lathe it does a far superior job than in the normal motion

[@haydenc9602]

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

[@connorendy6943]

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

[@chiefof]

A Safety Sally comment- I like the way you used the sandpaper by 'stropping' the rotating piece with a strip of sanding material held by the ends. Never wrap a piece of sandpaper around the work piece and then grab it with your hand to slide it back and forth along the rotating work piece. It's all too easy for the paper to 'grab' the piece and wrap your hand/wrist/arm under and around the piece being turned. More experienced turners here may have some better suggestions-my experince is from the perspective of an insurance claims investigator.

[@bchharris]

Be sure to keep those turning tools sharp. Dry wood will dull them quick. And please get a friend or watch some KZbin on the proper use of your skew and other gouges. Always remember to ride the bevel before the cut is made.

[@arnoldmcguire5140]

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

[@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."

[@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.

[@andrewthompson6001]

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

[@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