Woodturning thread.

[ctom87]

24 hrs after pouring.

[bassmatt72]

... I did 6.5 hours before mixing to get color separation. I still think the green may have sank to the bottom...
What epoxy are you using?

[ctom87]

... I did 6.5 hours before mixing to get color separation. I still think the green may have sank to the bottom...

What epoxy are you using?

I used alumilite deep pour. 7 days until full cure.

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[bassmatt72]

ctom87, have you considered Alumalite clear slow? Has about a 12 minute work time which might keep the colors from blending?

[ctom87]

Yes I have tried that but I don't have a pressure pot so there are tiny bubbles. This leads to the inability to turn due to chip out.

[bassmatt72]

Harbor Freight has one that a lot of guys use.

[BlessedVeteran0305]

So glad this post exists. I was wondering how good a DIY lathe works for turning wood and if anyone had any plans already drawn up for one.

[ctom87]

So glad this post exists. I was wondering how good a DIY lathe works for turning wood and if anyone had any plans already drawn up for one.

Lots of you tube vids on diy. Not what I would want to do personally. Picked mine up for 150 and added an extension for another 150. Can turn 36" blanks into bats. Just don't have much time.

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[bassmatt72]

So glad this post exists. I was wondering how good a DIY lathe works for turning wood and if anyone had any plans already drawn up for one.

Sorry, I have no idea about DIY lathes. Are you just thinking about trying turning and want to "save" money by doing a DIY or want the challenge of a DIY?

[BlessedVeteran0305]

Sorry, I have no idea about DIY lathes. Are you just thinking about trying turning and want to "save" money by doing a DIY or want the challenge of a DIY?

Yes sir. Dont have the money to buy one and didnt want to buy one to try. Figured Id get my feet wet on a DIY and sell some projects to eventually buy one

[bassmatt72]

Yes sir. Dont have the money to buy one and didnt want to buy one to try. Figured Id get my feet wet on a DIY and sell some projects to eventually buy one

Try and find a woodturning club and see if some of their members would let you try a couple small projects with their supervision to see if you'd want to pursue the hobby. If youd like PM me a town thats close to you and I'll try to look up a club for you. Not sure how far it would be but your welcome to come to my place in Temple for a days worth of basic turning.

[BlessedVeteran0305]

Try and find a woodturning club and see if some of their members would let you try a couple small projects with their supervision to see if you'd want to pursue the hobby. If youd like PM me a town thats close to you and I'll try to look up a club for you. Not sure how far it would be but your welcome to come to my place in Temple for a days worth of basic turning.

I appreciate that offer but I live north of DFW between denton and Mckinney.

[Drewboy22]

You can check out

https://www.dallaswoodturners.com/

or

Woodturners of North Texas out of Fort Worth (no website listed, but I can get you a contact number if needed)

You can also check with Woodcraft or Rockler for clubs in the area for Classes.

[BlessedVeteran0305]

You can check out

https://www.dallaswoodturners.com/

or

Woodturners of North Texas out of Fort Worth (no website listed, but I can get you a contact number if needed)

You can also check with Woodcraft or Rockler for clubs in the area for Classes.

That would be awesome, I appreciate the info.

[bassmatt72]

Another short video with some basic information on using a bowl gouge.
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZPQH5S20aM"]ABCs of Woodturning. - YouTube[/ame]