10 Common Wood Turning Mistakes

[@olgasoldebrn3962]

The small benchtop Wen lathe is doing kzbin.infoUgkxKGVtPhqZBB5AQXXFlU2kdd4mQhO6wlhl just what it was desighed to do, turn small pieces. This product is workig very well in wood and plastics, I wouldn't recommend any metal turning on it though. Overall from an old tool guy, I highly recommend this lathe as long as you realize that this is for small turning only. I bought this a few weeks ago and have noticed the price has gone from $174. to $249. Might want to get one sooner than later.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@Aclark465]

I definitely appreciate how you highlight a seemingly simple buy is basically never a simple buy nor a cheap one. A lot of KZbinrs leave that part out because they forget they've spent thousands on tools, equipment and the accessories that go with them. Great video!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! And yes.. lots of truth there. And the lathe is one place it's especially true I've found. Talk about a rabbit hole!

[@Helz777]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo you can say that again!

[@VAPictures]

The bit at 9:02 cracked me up. Literally my internal dialogue as I was researching what to buy.

[@TobeJex]

Thanks for keeping this video straight and to the point. Learned ALOT in the shortest amount of time possible. Appreciate you, sir!

[@jaysmith7159]

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[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Yes

[@josephpeccerillo1640]

#10 was spot on. The lathe really is the cheapest part when you start off. Lol. That’s why they call it the rabbit hole. It’s a never ending expense to turn wood……but worth every penny.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Haha truth

[@RuthannLentz]

Hey thanks for the to the point video. Just bought a lathe (Grizzly Lathe) for my 15 year old son but at this point I’m also excited to use it also. Just getting it set up now and this is helpful for setting us up for success. Yay!!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That’s great! Hope yall have a blast learning together

[@a.j.simmonds6324]

As someone with a full fledged wood shop the lathe is its own beast. I have never bought another tool that needed an entire tool chest worth of accessories to fully enjoy

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Facts

[@pashaveres4629]

The nice UPS man brought me my first lathe last week and I'm looking forward to unboxing it. Or at least I was... TIA for helping reduce the number of mistakes I'm going to make. Great vid! Aloha

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Have fun and get after it!

[@timothyboothby7968]

You do a great job showing the devil in the details with a good sense of humor! I appreciate your style! I have a lathe in my barn, and now understand the mushroom effect in costs to achieve a good finished effect. Thank you!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you very much! And yeah, cost can definitely run away on you

[@JoshWrightWoodworking]

I just spent way too much money on a new lathe and I have no idea what I'm doing lol. This video was very helpful, thanks

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad I could help!

[@strad.philippines]

There is an incredible amount of truth in this video. It was like Deja Vu for me. Brought a smile to my face in places. Well done!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Haha fantastic! Glad you enjoyed it

[@shanemahler6830]

So true!

[@donrobins6943]

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[@asherhockersmith8271]

I've basically been teaching myself how to turn. My father gets the basics and he taught me, but he's not a professional. I really needed this! Thank you!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it helped!

[@roncouch]

This man is one cool dude. Really enjoyed the video! As a metal worker - lathe and milling background - can empathise with many of the points raised here.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Right on!

[@Darkice77]

I've been blacksmithing for about 30 years and finally decided to get into wood turning. I have a local wood store that has some jet lathes. I'm getting the JET JWL-1221VS tomorrow. I'll have to make a wood turning work bench for it. I can't wait to get it all up and running.

[@mrPauljacob]

Wow what a great video. Thank you... I had a nice old manual mill... Never used it. Traded it for an old Rockwell/delta from 1959. Came with so many tools and chucks and what not ... I've learned a lot already and am well on my way.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Great to hear, keep at it!

[@5four]

entertaining as well as educational ...been turning on manual / turret / cnc lathes for decades but now retired and having recently purchased a wood lathe with applicable tooling I'm now a novice and gathering all the info I can to produce a quality turning....safely . Thanks !

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Have fun!

[@glen3257]

Thank you so much for this video. I love it as much or more than your other videos. Over one year ago I took a loan out after my fight with cancer. I have always loved the idea of lathe turning; however it took me from high school until the age of 50 to do something for myself that always seemed frivolous in my day to day financial responsibilities. I do not want to discourage others that could not do what I did; however I do own all of the tools you have mentioned and more after the loan. I hope to pay off. I went through some set backs in life with family health and have put it aside, as well as some very scary catches when trying different types of wood. The chisel is my nightmare! I can not find any clubs or training near me in South Dakota, but still have the passion to make things. I dream of making gifts for family and friends, I just do not know where to turn to pursue this dream. My first purchase was the jet vs1221. I know it is capable of what I want to do, I just have become so frustrated not being able to do what I want to do. I thank you as I am going to order kits (other than pens, as I think I have those down to the finish at this point). Is there on online step by step from beginning to end you can recommend for me so I can learn more? I have a poor man project of hardwood on my lathe that has now been many months since I turned it on because of my frustration. I am sorry this is so lengthy but it comes from my heart as in 6 days I go in for my tests to find out if I am still cancer free and it weighs heavy on my heart in breaking my promise to myself to live and do what makes me happy. Thank you, Sincerely. Glen Fitch aka Jeff Smith.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Quite an amazing story sir! I pray your tests come back clean. I’ve yet to master the skew chisel as well.. If it’s giving you trouble, I’d recommend just setting it aside and spend more time with gouges - or go with carbide. As far as guides I can’t think of any. But I do recommend Carl Jacobson. He’s an amazing turner and has done a bunch of live shows where he turns something beginning to end. And he’s good about talking through what he does. Hope that helps sir.

[@k.bowser9134]

I'm subscribing because I appreciate the effort you are putting in to becoming a grumpy old man. Keep up the good work!!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I appreciate that!

[@roncouch]

Thanks: a really cool video. As a retired metalworking engineer converting to wood turning is a revelation. No dust from mild steel, but wood? That’s another dimension!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

So much dust when you turn!

[@glen3257]

I am getting back into lathe work now at 50. The last time I turned was in high school shop and I enjoyed it for that semester. ( in other words no experience) My wife of 13 years and friend to this day often got mad at me saying, " quit talking about it and do it". "You have always worked so hard and never have done something for yourself like that". 2018 to 2020 was a rough time for me. I was in the fight for my life literally against the big C. My last surgery was in December of 2019 and in January 2020 I was told I was in remission! I must say that it changed my perspective in a big way. I took out a loan and got myself a jet 1221vs, g4 chuck pen mandrel, buffing wheels, slow speed grinder, band saw, table saw, planer, jigs clamps and all that including the others in your video. I also think I have the same set of starter tools that you do! I have tried a few different woods (pine being the first) but wanted to make these awesome bowls and fancy stuff. I started with first bowl (which is still sitting idle on the lathe after two months) with ash 2x8 glued together. I am now afraid of the dang thing, and very frustrated. I will no longer touch a skew chisel as I think it is a widow maker with catch. I know I am going on and on and I am sorry for that but I want you to know how much I like your video and it again gives me hope and excitement. I know that after turning a dozen Rockler slimline pen kits I was not ready to move on to harder stuff, but I did anyways. I have been searching for two months now on what wood to learn and hone the basic skills and have been so overwhelmed I quit searching deciding I am just going to cut up some 2x4 pine and do that after we get the crops in and things slow down. Thank you so much for this video and your time in making it and sharing it! Super like and subscribed as you give me hope and something to try. I have exhausted my searches here in south Dakota for a club as the nearest one is south 3 1/2 hours or north Dakota 4 hours. I know hands on help would be the best though it is not available in rural SD or even Aberdeen SD which is only 80 miles away. Again sorry so sappy and wordy, I just want you to know how much this video means to me. Thank you Sir. God Bless and I hope you and yours are all in good health and doing well.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Congrats! I'm very happy to hear you beat it and are in remission and chasing a very very long dream. You've probably found them.. but a few folks I can recommend for turning are Ashley Hardwood and Carl Jacobson. They're both here on KZbin and have some really helpful content. I'm with you on the skew though.. it's a total nightmare until you've clocked the hours to get the feel of it (which I haven't). I recently switched to carbide and have to saw for finalizing details I definitely prefer them. There's much less of a learning curve with them. Personally I really like maple to turn. It's closed grain, hard enough that you can't accidentally get carried away, but soft enough to turn easy. Hope some of that helps and thanks so much for watching and subscribing and your kind words. Comments like yours go an extraordinary way in keeping me motivated to keep doing this. God bless.

[@bassrun101]

Garry not Linda. I know I'm late to the party here but for you and anyone else reading these comments, park that skew in a drawer and leave it there for about five years and work on smaller projects with the other tools you have. Go back to basic practice cutting beads and coves until you're sick of them. Good video producers to add to your favorites are Alan Stratton at As Wood Turns, Mike Peace and Mike Waldt. Go through their archives there's a gold mine of turning information in them. Mike Peace has several free handouts for turning pill boxes, coffee scoops and other easy projects on his website. Stay away from pine and cedar for turning stick to hardwoods like maple, ash and oak which are usually reasonably priced. Check with a tree trimmer/arborist in your area and watch for downed or damaged trees. You can usually get some nice pieces just for carrying them away. Last summer I got some nice branches from a silver maple that is less than a block from my house. I still have to turn a piece from that stuff to give to the lady where I got the wood. Get a diamond card or block to touch up your edges between grindings. Stumpy Nubs has several videos on those. I'm using a 6" grinder also but I've also learned finesse. Light passes. I bought the Wolverine system but I'm not that infatuated with it. Since I have it I'll use it. Check Eddie Castelin's hack for making your own bowl gouge sharpener to save a few bucks. Hope that helps.

[@pygmalionsrobot1896]

Really good video. I recently set up my old lathe and just wanted to look at some refresher material for safety etc. Thanks for making this, I'm jealous ya got some nice tools yo 👍👍

[@andersthorson5628]

The most practical wood turning video on KZbin.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@Chris-vc1dh]

Thanks for that, have you got a video on how to properly sharpen traditional tools?

[@ryanadams3858]

Your humour is as dry as the wood that gets turned, love it 😊 got a new subscriber mate, cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 where it’s dryer than a dead dingo’s donga 😎

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Oh man, fantastic comment 🤣 thanks!

[@Denailer]

This is one of the best woodwork video on KZbin

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@hankvana2149]

Thanks for the heads-up! I'm not into wood turning, but I did get a set of turning chisels and made a tool post for my metal lathe so I can use it for the occasional project. Good tips, now I have to find a video on how to use all those different chisels properly ;)

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That is awesome! Have fun!

[@johnm8091]

I was given a Jet 1221 just short of when they came out, and I wish I was told these 10 things when I started years ago. Anyone new to turning listen up, this is spot on! Pine is useless to practice on. Sanding in reverse is good and has it's times, yet sanding with the grain is imperative. Bowls are where it's at so get a lathe with more swing than length, your tool rests will be more forgiving. As for vibration true in lower speeds, keep sharp tools and, "mount it to the house if you can, otherwise cast it in concrete". Every cut of wood is different, why use your face to learn that. It's a lot cheaper to protect than restore, lungs aren't free. The tools are costly, so look into making your own. Never sleep on a chuck and carbide tools, they can do almost everything without breaking the bank. Hope y'all turning projects TURN out well ;)

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

All great advice! Always good to get some validation too!

[@norm5785]

Thank you for sharing

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidmcardle1950]

Nice to hear a realist. I know all of these problems. Great encouragement.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@SX-cr1vo]

I like your sense of humour! Thanks for the video.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@sylvioprribeiro4509]

Thank you for the tips! Even though we are in a "tropical" country, with forests and trees in many places, it is not easy to find "turnable" wood. It is very frustrating trying to turn any wood. I'm also having problems with cracks in the wood, even after drying... would you have any tips? We work with sculptures, and these are cracking after being painted... it's really bad. Any help would be very good. Sorry for the English, but I used a translator. Good job!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Make sure the wood you’re working with doesn’t include the center of the tree. That will always crack. Also, be sure to dry it slowly

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

Thanks so much! Just starting my first turning project today, and now I feel more confident.

[@DavidL-ii7yn]

"Forgetting the Other Expenses" section: the story of my last year. But finding that part of the fun. I'm in a major city, but found there are used equipment dealers that have every part or tool you can think of at discounted prices. Great video.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad you've had good luck with the dealers in your area, where there's a will there's a way

[@mikesimpson9581]

I,m now retired and new to wood turning, this video was extremely HELPFUL!!!!!!!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad to hear it!

[@Blade0427]

For pratice wood, I have a prevlage od working with sheet metal, and they use oak and things to tie strap too. Any large objects to pallets, just a thought

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That's awesome

[@martingsilva]

Thank you for all your tips. I am new at this, thinking on buying a staring wood lathe, but I realize watching your video that is much much more than just the lathe. Thanks though!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Oh yes, so much more!

[@spencerbass7142]

Great video, but about the “rule of thumb” for the height of the tool rest in relation to the piece you are working on?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I haven't heard rule of thumb applied to tool rest height - as I mentioned, I'm not the guy to describe the right place. Feel free to share.

[@PucketyCrik]

You just about talked me out of buying a lathe. Very informative video. Woodturning is like 3D printing, after you've made a bunch of pens and pepper mills, and a big mess, what now? I don't think I can afford to go down this rabbit hole.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

There's a reason you can find so many full turning set ups on Facebook Marketplace. You either get sucked down the rabbit hole and it's a life long passion, or it's part of a shop that you use when a project requires, or you dabble.. get to the "well, I tried that and it was fun but doing the same thing over and over ain't for me" and it sits 'till you sell it.

[@monopinion8799]

Quite helpful. Much appreciated. I realized that I have a good reason to always seems to be ordering something to turn.

[@markbirkle827]

You have me laughing because you have detailed my journey perfectly! Just got done trying to practice on a piece of pine from the big box store. I will go find a maple tree!

[@luke-guitarist]

Love the realistic style of the video

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@brgovender8879]

Just love this video. Very informative. Important tips, which is sometimes overlooked. Thanks for sharing.

[@saribas86shinobi]

Nice your video really helps me when Im building a blowgun make from wood.

[@skylarcastillan8441]

I got a few carbide turning tools at an antique store for $10 each, and they work great! I need to sharpen them from time to time, but they work wonderfully!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That is awesome! Love finding good deals like that

[@lesreyneke1142]

These are all very simple silly sounding things, but 100% true. This info is gold, all true.

[@Michael-tb7tn]

Great tip. Only question is what is the best (correct) height for your lathe?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

For spindle work I like the axis to be between around elbow height. For bowls maybe lower.

[@Flockingtheherd]

I got really confused once you started talking about gardening shovels.. what were those about?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Hand trowels, for transplanting sprouts and small plants.

[@johndn9238]

Very interesting and entertaining at the same time! Thanks very much. Keep up the good work!!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks, will do!

[@chungusthewise2906]

You mentioned pulley lathes can’t go slow enough for certain projects or stages of a project, what RPM would recommend being the minimum a lathe should go? Thanks for the vid!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Depends on how big the project is. If you can get down to 200 that'd be ideal for almost everything.

[@albertattwood8746]

Thank you for this advice. Lots of food for thought.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful

[@danielpg121]

Great Great video !! I leaned a lot , thank you !! I’m one of those guys this video is for lol . Thank you again!!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad to help!

[@simoncastao]

Thank you for your insights! a salute from a toxic woods country (Colombia)...hahaha

[@AsylumArtifacts]

Can you please tell me roughly how long does it take to lathe straight rounded cane ca. 6 feet long from larch? Practically just rounding and sanding...🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@monopinion8799]

Excellent presentation for everyone, beginners to avidly turners. We may want to loosen up for a quick fix and this is where it happens! May I add to your list the woodturners long sleeves getting caught in the piece of wood or the turning chuck it always end up in serious injuries and the last that is rampant amongst the woodturners is the mistake to work in complete parallel to your piece of work. It is not unusual for a piece to get dislodged from the grip of the chuck and / or the tail stock. The mask helps the blunt trauma but not enough to the neck and chest. I was taught to use a slight diagonal angled position away from your work in progress. I cannot tell you how many of my friend woodturners and myself avoided impact that way. I appreciate your videos. Love to see more.

[@Christopher_Giustolisi]

soft woods like spruce are common in northern Europe and a lot of nice furniture is made out of it. I started out with that stuff and getting a nice finish on spruce isn´t that hard. A lathe with a long bed was very important for me, since I make furniture and it has at least to be long enough so I can turn table legs, columns for all kinds of furniture, legs for bar stools and pieces for railings. A long bed is also important if you want to mount a chuck to drive whatever you´re turning and a drill chuck in the tail stock to drill holes into tool handles for example. A chuck, a drill chuck and the drill can easily cost you 10 inces. As you see, there are lots of applications for lathes with long beds. Just think about what you want to build. The diameter only matters when you´re planning on making bowls

[@austenrang7370]

This for the info Caleb super helpful! I am new and am confused between when to use a chuck vs center to hold a piece. Do you have any videos or references for this? Thanks!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Good question. Personally I prefer a chuck whenever possible because it holds the material tighter. The time to use a center would be if the chuck is in the way or you don't have the right jaws to hold the blank.

[@rac-qb4dt]

I'm trying to learn a little bit of woodworking but I only have pine and woodworking chisels. I am having the tearout issue. Is it just the wood or the chisel too?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Probably both

[@wildsilva1952]

What about turning dining table legs? I used to from Rose and Teakwood, standing lamps

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

If you wanna do that then you'll want a longer lathe. Again, just depends on what your desires are.

[@whitfletcher1]

Thanks for the concise presentation, too many presenters are in love with the sound of their voices.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I try

[@leedobson30]

first time viewer - very helpful and down to earth - thnx heaps

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad to hear it. Thanks!

[@sueshrubsole3712]

Thanks, as a Newbi great tips

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it helped!

[@chetnash5991]

Thank you. I hope to put tool to wood in the near future and this helps quite a bit

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marvinhorn2244]

Thanks for adding these simple but important information

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DansGrandValley]

Great stuff, thank you. I just entered the world of wood turning and I’m experiencing everything you’re talking about here. Thanks for the tips, and great info on the Rockler kits. 👍🏼

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That’s great, have fun! The Rockler kits are awesome. Pricey, but they deliver on the quality for it.

[@stephengurd2512]

Really cool genuine video, much appreciated!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidstansbury3204]

So I put my mom on my flimsy lathe stand like you suggested, didn’t work she vibrated off, urn broke, now she’s all mixed up with wood shavings and floor dust.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Sounds like user error to me

[@UriValdez]

🙀🙀🥺🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@who4535]

OMG , hahahahahahahaha , almost spilled my coffee , lol

[@calebwiggins3042]

Nice

[@peaknonsense2041]

Instructions too complicated. Balls stuck in a vice.

[@mike202444]

Great info -- and I am a metal turning guy! Same rules apply when it comes to buying tools/kits, weight on the lathe, etc. Hey, you mentioned swag.... what does one do to earn your swag?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

There's some for sale on the merch shelf below

[@hhasfjord6997]

He is so right about tools. 12 years of turning and I still need more.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That's the truth

[@savagediy8077]

Ahh a fellow folically challenged woodworker!! Lmao great video I just finished my first lathe project yesterday I don’t have a face shield though 😢I had a respirator and full size safety goggles I’m getting the shield soon! Hope all is good and getting better

[@kookyflukes9749]

I concur with all these points. Never used the full bed on my lathe either. Luckily when I bought mine it came with tools and centres and 4jaw Chuck and 3 different sizes rests. Also some other sundrie items. If you buy second hand always look at what accessories come with the lathe.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Truth! I think that’s the real value of getting second hand. Not the knock off retail price... but all the extras that may come with it!

[@rogerdenney3663]

Not rocket science, but there's more to turning than meets the eye. Thank You for sharing!

[@kthoennes]

Thanks so much. It's probably like any craft or hobby I suppose -- there's no end to the accessories. My son loves fishing. He has 16 fishing rods now. But Dad, you need that one for... Yep. I did buy the bed extension already. And that very same Benjamin's best tool set, ha! Now I need a 4-jaw chuck. Oh, and then a sharpening set up, and then...

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

It never ends 🤣

[@antoniosolari1013]

Thank you . Seems mind boggling to get started . I will see if you have one that shows or talks about how to not lose fingers . Wishing I would of started 20 years ago but for sure I prob would of lost a finger back then .

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Biggest thing it to make sure your tool is always angled up slightly, keep your tool rest as close to the material as you can, and take light passes. If you angle down, that's when it can get sucked in. And don't use a spindle gouge on bowls.

[@markbartlett3274]

I have seen your video before I turned my first project so I started with oak. But I forgot to double check for screws. Talk about dulling gouges.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Ouch! I feel your pain bud.

[@norberts.3347]

Danke, wahre Worte, gute Tipps für Einsteiger!

[@nonotatall2490]

I recently got a newer lathe and a workbench and a band saw and a bunch of tools for 60 bucks Everything is working but I'm unhappy with the chuck is there any videos that explain how to upgrade well out there?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Not that I know of, good find!

[@dougwheaton812]

When buying a lathe... Does the jaws automatically come with a lathe or is that a separate purchase?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Separate purchase, called a four jaw chuck. I have the nova.

[@LetsFigureThisOut]

Thank you. Lathe just arrived and I will get started soon

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Have fun!

[@LetsFigureThisOut]

Well, it's been 4 months and I'm really enjoying it. I bought a Delta 46-460 and carbide tools. I started with a 4x4 fence post and am now buying wood from Woodcraft. FYI, I'm watching the video again, and it all rings true.

[@damienladoux8402]

Nice and clear tips ! BTW, I found a way to use my all extension bed lenght by turning a baseball bat and some handles for gardening tools like shovels :)

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Perfect!

[@suzz1776]

Hey, my leather belt on my 1930s lathe keeps slipping, no matter how tight I make the belt, it will slip very very often. How do I fix it. I have an old lathe with an external/separate motor. Do u have any tips.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Check out belt dressing, CRC makes some I think.

[@Kernow80]

very helpful im totally new not bought a thing and watching pros work is relaxing but misleading as they make it look very simple that anyone can, but its clearly very dangerous and expensive so just trying to learn as much as poss before i even decide to invest in my own kit.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That's true of anyone who is talented though, if someone makes it look really challenging.. they're probably not very good :D. Just don't suffer paralysis by analysis, most important is to get in there and start learning.

[@FB94121]

Super helpful video, thanks. Greetings from Germany.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ken_Dalton]

Great video, i bought my first lathe pre lockdown when i wasn't workin (we still on lock dowm in Ireland) anyway i thought no bother ill just get chisels. Boy was i shocked at set prices, mid to high end sets range about 130-170 euro. So after months i saved enough an got them, but now im stuck on the 4jaw chuck part u mentioned 🙈.. It will probably be another year befor i can afford one of those 😭😭 i make little wood rings but sales fell off by 95% the past year and a half now due to the whole Covid19 mess.. So im in wood turning limbo for now😔.. But i really enjoyed your video this morning so thumbs up from me👍🏼 very helpful and loved the humour, thank you.! U got my subscription today. Best of luck 🍀

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad you enjoyed it! And yeah, it's quite the rabbit hole.. haha. Have fun!

[@TrafficCones]

Thanks! I'm relatively new & always happy to learn from the best!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You're too kind!

[@crackerjack3359]

Great video thanks. I wish I had seen it when I was getting started. If I may- 1. Having a bed extension on a small lathe is a great way to park the tail stock to make room for your elbow. 2. It's easy to sharpen carbide bits. Just rub them face down on a flat diamond hone. Finger pressure and a little lubricant is all that is needed. 3. Instead of a spur dive I would recommend a safety center especially for beginners but for experts too. Cheers, Montana Wood Art.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for sharing!

[@criticalcentrist]

If my lathe cost roughly what you spent on yours ($150) do you think I will be running into issues of my lathe stopping whenever I apply any amount of force to the object being spun? Basically, will it be able to keep spinning or will it get stuck sometimes?

[@markashlock9017]

Great vid! So what low/high speed settings and what size swing size would you recommend for first lathe? Thanks!!!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

At least 10" swing.. it really just depends on what kind of things you're interested in turning.

[@Tamorand]

Can you tell me what dust mask you are holding? Do you have a link?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

RZ mask. rzmask.com

[@Tamorand]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo Excellent, Thank you - Reply earned you my sub.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@Fatschwab]

Bed extension at 3:10. I bought mine back in 2007. The most expensive shelf I ever purchased. I’m sure I had to have it for something 🤔.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I feel that

[@joenic4303]

I have that same drill set, am and missing nearly all of the smaller bits from breaking. I think I bought it 7 or 8 years ago.

[@jonlanier_]

I have slowly added to my turning accessories. You don't need everything all at once. Usually when I do a new project of some sort.. I'll end up with a new tool... but at some point... you'll get pretty much everything you need. Not want... but everything you need.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Truth

[@edheide7229]

Well presented, thank you. I`ve been turning for three years now and after watching this video, I need to go and buy a few more tools. LOL.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Haha well you’re welcome then!

[@shiffii99]

thank you for this video - very helpful.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christined.3728]

6:56 hilarious, and don't think I won't try it because I will! LOL So far, this is a great help to me. I did exactly what you said on my first 2 tries and was frustrated because they look like crap, so I'll go get some hardwood instead of the cheap pine lying around my shop.

[@ericjohnson2329]

Very informative! My new journey has started on your mistake 10, though I was counting on spending money. It is funny how much stuff you starting 'needing.' Rockler is awesome! Thankfully a Maple bowl blank is only a few bucks, so not going down the 'buy a Hemlock 2x4 and pulling out what little hair I have' road. Thanks for the video!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You got this!

[@ericjohnson2329]

Definitely having fun!

[@j.pendergrass9805]

We need more of these types on forums and KZbin👍

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@212Warthog]

Fun to listen to, and good advice,. Thanks.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andresarroyo6596]

First time viewer sir and thank you for a great video and I do understand all the safety precautions you've made, thank you sir!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it

[@asmith7876]

I've recently acquired a lathe and have watched a number of videos, this being a VERY good one. I'm excited and terrified at the same time. Can't wait to not maim myself and make something cool!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! And enjoy it! It’s a ton of fun

[@k.bowser9134]

We need an update!!! Have you been maimed? Have you made something cool?

[@raheslop]

Some useful tips there, as someone who is just starting out I would also suggest an 11th mistake that I keep making; wearing trousers / pants / jeans with pockets, as they keep filling up with small shavings

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I know every pair of pants I've worn in the shop because they all have sawdust in the pockets I can't get out..

[@c.g.ryderii2405]

One word, apron lol