Looking into making friction calls and came across this lathe on craigslist. Will this do what I need it to do or should I just look at a cheaper new one?
http://dayton.craigslist.org/tls/4327373954.html
http://m.harborfreight.com/garage-shop/stationary-wood-lathes/8-inch-x-12-inch-bench-top-wood-lathe-95607.html#.UxaQKni9LCQ
http://m.harborfreight.com/garage-shop/stationary-wood-lathes/14-inch-x-40-inch-lathe-with-7-inch-sander-67690.html#.UxaQW3i9LCQ
Any of them will work it just depends on what you like
Of the 3 I would go with the 12" HF lathe. With the amount of times I change speed while turning and sanding a call, I wouldn't want to be without variable speed capability.
I'd be hesitant to buy an older lathe. I bought an older Grizzly from a coworker and it didn't last long. I use a Rikon 18" for all of my call making and smaller turning projects.
My first post, btw.. I'm glad I came across this forum. I'm a long time turkey hunting addict, part time wood worker, and have dappled in call making for a few years but recently have become addicted to it. I used to pick at call makers on hunting forums because of how serious and meticulous they are, now I understand...
I would stay away from a Craftsmen lathe. There are alot better lathes out there. It depends on how much you are going to use it. I would suggest you find a woodturning club in your nieghborhood and ask them. They are always willing to help a newbie with turning.
http://www.ovwg.org/
curt
Quote from: BKLochala on March 05, 2014, 12:20:59 PM
My first post, btw.. I'm glad I came across this forum.
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Thanks everyone! What attachments are a necessity for turning calls?
Before you buy anything, I would reccomend going over to THO Game Calls.com forum and spending some time using the search feature and reading up on this subject. It will save you time, frustration and maybe some cash. It will certainly cut your learning curve in half.
Mark
Quote from: Lonehowl on March 05, 2014, 03:19:27 PM
Before you buy anything, I would reccomend going over to THO Game Calls.com forum and spending some time using the search feature and reading up on this subject. It will save you time, frustration and maybe some cash. It will certainly cut your learning curve in half.
Mark
Another forum member referred me to that site. I've been burning it up!
Buying a lathe tomorrow. What else is a necessity besides forstner bits?
Quote from: hgoutdoors on March 05, 2014, 08:59:26 PM
Buying a lathe tomorrow. What else is a necessity besides forstner bits?
Biggest rookie mistake- or at least my biggest rookie mistake- is letting the chisels get dull. Even sharp is too dull. They should be SHARP. There are different ways to sharpen, but you need to have something ready to go. On some woods, you may need to sharpen the same tool more than once on one call.
Quote from: Cut*N*Run on March 05, 2014, 09:42:09 PM
Quote from: hgoutdoors on March 05, 2014, 08:59:26 PM
Buying a lathe tomorrow. What else is a necessity besides forstner bits?
Biggest rookie mistake- or at least my biggest rookie mistake- is letting the chisels get dull. Even sharp is too dull. They should be SHARP. There are different ways to sharpen, but you need to have something ready to go. On some woods, you may need to sharpen the same tool more than once on one call.
Just use a stone to sharpen I assume?
Most people use a superfine grinding wheel or sanding belt. A stone will be okay for flat faced tools but very difficult for rounded tools like your gouge.
Quote from: Cut*N*Run on March 05, 2014, 10:19:04 PM
Most people use a superfine grinding wheel or sanding belt. A stone will be okay for flat faced tools but very difficult for rounded tools like your gouge.
Good deal, I already have a pretty nice grinding wheel. Am I going to need to buy anything separate to be able to attach my pot blanks to my lathe?
There are a few ways to mount the blank but for me the 4 jaw chuck is the best.
Sharp tools, eye protection, and don't wear gloves.
Good deal. What's the easiest way to rig up a mount for my pot from now until my 4 jaw chuck comes in?
Try the easy wood turning tools you just change the blade
Got a lathe today!! After doing some tinkering I'm assuming a 4 jaw chuck is the way to go. What's everybody using?