So I've been saving money and working odd jobs to either "continue" to save for a nice big professional lathe or to buy turning tools & attachments.
By the end of the summer I'll have $1500 saved to the "turning fund"
I own a Rikon lathe (turning on it for 3yrs) that is 12x16. I want to turn bowls! BOWLS! BOWLS! & HOLLOW FORMS & More BOWLS!
I have the bare minimum to turn bowls now. Bowl gouge and half round nose scraper, Nova chuck (small.... Like 10" Cole jaws etc).
My question is which should be purchased first or which should be the next purchased?
If I buy more tools my mind is set on Doug Thompson hands down.
Or Should I buy a bigger lathe?
Or continue to save (being patient) to buy a lathe like a DVR or Powermatic 3520B or ???
Not opposed to waiting but would appreciate some wisdom from turners who have been down this road before me?
I truly appreciate this website and all the members for sharing information. I don't post much but do lurk in the shadows and read everything related to turning.
By the end of the summer I'll have $1500 saved to the "turning fund"
I own a Rikon lathe (turning on it for 3yrs) that is 12x16. I want to turn bowls! BOWLS! BOWLS! & HOLLOW FORMS & More BOWLS!
I have the bare minimum to turn bowls now. Bowl gouge and half round nose scraper, Nova chuck (small.... Like 10" Cole jaws etc).
My question is which should be purchased first or which should be the next purchased?
If I buy more tools my mind is set on Doug Thompson hands down.
Or Should I buy a bigger lathe?
Or continue to save (being patient) to buy a lathe like a DVR or Powermatic 3520B or ???
Not opposed to waiting but would appreciate some wisdom from turners who have been down this road before me?
I truly appreciate this website and all the members for sharing information. I don't post much but do lurk in the shadows and read everything related to turning.