Next Steps (Lathe Question Part II)

[ChrisD]

So I took the plunge and got the HF 34706! $170 out the door. Now I need a book that I can use to guide me along as I start down this <s>slippery slope</s> new path. I browsed Keith Rowley's "Woodturning: A Foundation Course" and liked it. Any others you can recommend?

Thanks in advance!

[Whaler]

Here is a great one to start with and it is free.
Order the catalog and it comes with 2 CDs that show a lot of tips.
www.robert-sorby.co.uk

[ChrisD]

Thanks, Dick. I just placed an order.

[bmyers]

I picked up the book "Craft of Woodturning" by John Sainsbury at a garage sale. It's a little bland but it is a good reference for me. It's got a little of everything in there.

There is a chapter of the American Woodturners Association here that I'm thinking of joining. They have a library of over 400 books and videos available to club members to check out. For $30 a year it seems worth it to me. Plus they have demos and stuff at meetings. You get a discount of 10% at the local Woodcraft too. You may want to look into that if it's available to you.

Bill

[Jim Boyd]

I've been hearing good things about Bill Grumbines dvd. I have not seen it but it gets a lot of raves.

[mater]

Here is a good book They also have others.

[ChrisD]

Ken, Jim: Thanks for the recommendations!

[Doug Jones]

quote:Originally posted by Jim Boyd

I've been hearing good things about Bill Grumbines dvd. I have not seen it but it gets a lot of raves.

I have this DVD and it is by far the best I have seen. If your a beginner or an occasional turner, you can't go wrong with this video. Also his web site has a lot of good information on it as well.
http://www.enter.net/~ultradad/

[germdoc]

The illness begins...

[mater]

quote:Originally posted by bmyers


I picked up the book "Craft of Woodturning" by John Sainsbury at a garage sale. It's a little bland but it is a good reference for me. It's got a little of everything in there.

There is a chapter of the American Woodturners Association here that I'm thinking of joining. They have a library of over 400 books and videos available to club members to check out. For $30 a year it seems worth it to me. Plus they have demos and stuff at meetings. You get a discount of 10% at the local Woodcraft too. You may want to look into that if it's available to you.

Bill

That sounds like a pretty good deal. With 10% off at Woodcraft you should get your dues back soon.

[ChrisD]

quote:Originally posted by germdoc

The illness begins...

And having recently contracted the illness yourself, Doc, don't expect me to be making an appointment with you!

[germdoc]

I just ordered a chuck from Oneway--spent 150% more than for my lathe.

Thank God I already have all the turning tools I'll ever need...

[DaveinFloweryBranchGA]

Chris,

Something else you might wanna do is look for local woodworking clubs in your area. They're likely to have classes and such. BTW, I don't know if I mentioned it, but I'd put a shelf on that lathe and put some sandbags on it to add weight and stability.

[wassaw998]

I've found a lot of Turning Books at my local library. Also have found a few videos. Also, if you have a Barnes & Noble or such in your area, you can sit in a nice chair and browse their selection. (OK - I am cheep !) I do have the Bill Grumbine Video, it is nice, but strictly for Bowl turning.

[CrashResq]

quote:Originally posted by germdoc


Thank God I already have all the turning tools I'll ever need...

ROFLOL.... That was a good one Doc