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Sandy:
Hi Vestas,
You say:
--- Quote ---I would say I didn’t use it on the face of the blank I was trying to clean up the side but I do see I was doing it wrong.
--- End quote ---
but this shows you haven't fully understood. Please take heed of all the good, beneficial advice you've received.
I would suggest three options for you to improve but more importantly to be safe and not hurt yourself.
> join a club and learn from attending demos and talking with club members and visiting turners.
> read some of the great books written by woodturners on the subject that have plenty of explanatory images and drawings with accompanying text (some clubs lend these out to members)
> complete a basic foundation training course
Some people see cost as an issue for getting tuition, but I say to them to stop buying further tools and equipment until such time they learn how to turn safely which would also means they'll be using them correctly and getting enjoyment from their efforts.
Vestas:
--- Quote from: Sandy on June 04, 2019, 08:18:38 PM ---Hi Vestas,
You say:
--- Quote ---I would say I didn’t use it on the face of the blank I was trying to clean up the side but I do see I was doing it wrong.
--- End quote ---
but this shows you haven't fully understood. Please take heed of all the good, beneficial advice you've received.
I would suggest three options for you to improve but more importantly to be safe and not hurt yourself.
> join a club and learn from attending demos and talking with club members and visiting turners.
> read some of the great books written by woodturners on the subject that have plenty of explanatory images and drawings with accompanying text (some clubs lend these out to members)
> complete a basic foundation training course
Some people see cost as an issue for getting tuition, but I say to them to stop buying further tools and equipment until such time they learn how to turn safely which would also means they'll be using them correctly and getting enjoyment from their efforts.
--- End quote ---
I understand, really I do that’s what I’m saying - I learnt the lesson - I now know never to use a roughing gouge on anything other than a spindle - I get it !
Lesson learnt - !
Sandy:
My apologies then, and i've got the message too, so wishing you safe and successful turning.
JollyJim:
Hi Vestas,
Just to let you know you are not on your own !!!!
I've been turning for a few years, mainly spindle and only the
occasional face work.
So, this is new to me as well, I really did'nt know the dangers
of using the roughing gouge on a bowl or whatever and
it ain't now gonna happen again !!!
This is a superb website, I've learnt an awful lot and, like you,
I have been 'told off' when I 'insulted' the skew chisel. I
was absolutely useless with it and these guys showed me the
way through, I can't say I'm an expert with it, but, oh so much
better and, not only that, but enjoy using the skew now. I don't
know how to post a link here, but if you can find the posting
'Robert Sorby Spindlemaster', you will see what I mean.
So, happy days, best of luck and best wishes - Jim
Vestas:
--- Quote from: JollyJim on June 05, 2019, 10:50:42 AM ---Hi Vestas,
Just to let you know you are not on your own !!!!
I've been turning for a few years, mainly spindle and only the
occasional face work.
So, this is new to me as well, I really did'nt know the dangers
of using the roughing gouge on a bowl or whatever and
it ain't now gonna happen again !!!
This is a superb website, I've learnt an awful lot and, like you,
I have been 'told off' when I 'insulted' the skew chisel. I
was absolutely useless with it and these guys showed me the
way through, I can't say I'm an expert with it, but, oh so much
better and, not only that, but enjoy using the skew now. I don't
know how to post a link here, but if you can find the posting
'Robert Sorby Spindlemaster', you will see what I mean.
So, happy days, best of luck and best wishes - Jim
--- End quote ---
Thanks Jim
There is a lot to learn and I’m definitely in the naughty corner !
Thanks for the understanding- I will check out the post u suggested
Many thanks
Mike
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