Thanks Dave, but I don't want you to get your hopes up on some beautiful turnings at this point, but I did try it out.
The tools need to be sharpened a bit.
Here's what I tried.
You like? Laughing!!!!!
I'm striping it down to clean off the surface rust then sharpen the tools.
I'm pretty excited about it so far. A little intimidated but confident.
Thanks for looking.
Yes I do like. :thumbsup:
There are a number of threads on the forum about sharpening tools.
Gary Gardner has a terrific 6 segment series of videos on sharpening tools of various kinds. I highly recommend.
This is the first, you can navigate to the rest from here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ljhd_WbAOw
I do not see in the threads a discussion on WHEN to sharpen.
Once you become familiar with the tools you will know the difference in ease of cutting of a sharp tool vs a dull tool.
If you need to press hard, the tool is likely in need of sharpening.
If you should get shavings, but are getting more like dust, the tool is likely in need of sharpening.
I have never regretted sharpening a tool, but I have regretted going too long before sharpening.
In most cases sharpening is more like honing, just getting a new sharp edge, not really removing metal. Normally does not take long.
The tools you got with the lathe will likely benefit from at least honing. Some may need some metal to be removed.
Nice first turning Dominick. One of many I hope. :yes:
Nice looking bed now that you removed that superficial rust. Looks like new.