An excellent way to begin turning is to start with some spindles. Rip the 2X4 in half and put one on the lathe and start turning. There are a lot of youtube videos to watch to get started. Wearing a full face shield is a must in my opinion. Starting with doug fir is fine. The previous posts were probably correct that it is a more difficult wood than the hardwoods but hey its what you got ! And it makes for beautiful turnings. It can't be stressed enough that the first lesson of turning is to master the art of sharpening the chisels. Dull chisels take all the fun out of it. Again lots of youtube videos to watch and the people on this forum are a great resource also. If there is a wood turning club near you that is an excellent place to start. Go to the American Association of Woodturners website and you can locate the nearest chapter. They will have members that will be glad to give you some hands on experience.
Paul
First shopsmith 10ER / First lathe
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Re: First shopsmith 10ER / First lathe
Thanks for the information I will definitely cut these 2x4 in half and practice. I did find a group of turners that Meet every 3Rd Sunday and weds every month. I am heading there this Sunday!
Quick question when I do glue boards should there be a good amount of excess glue being squeezed out when clamped? I have a adhesives roller and understand everything should get a even coating of glue just wondering if there is a "Just right amount"?
Quick question when I do glue boards should there be a good amount of excess glue being squeezed out when clamped? I have a adhesives roller and understand everything should get a even coating of glue just wondering if there is a "Just right amount"?
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"Just right" is when you get squeeze-out everywhere along the joint, but you still don't have a big glue mess to clean up. 
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Wow great read!!! I hope to be half as good as you as you started out! I just picked up my shopsmith today! Can't wait for the little one to take a nap so i can play with it!fredsheldon wrote:If you have a day or two of free time you might benefit from my experiences. http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/begin ... 11954.html
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The model 10 is great for turning. It's all I use. Of course, You will want to find a speed changer for it...
Happy turning!!!!
Mike
Happy turning!!!!
Mike
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Yeah I would like a speed changer but right now 500-$600 seems kind of steep but I will definitely save up for one. Since you're using the same one I am would you know where I can tension the belt at when I have the belt closest to the headstock it doesn't turn at all the medium and high speed turn but the slowest one does not.oldiron wrote:The model 10 is great for turning. It's all I use. Of course, You will want to find a speed changer for it...
Happy turning!!!!
Mike
I also need to find a live center. Had smoke coming from the 2x2 I turned yesterday lol. And handles for adjusting the tool rest along with a chuck to turn a bowl! Any good places to get any of the above itmes?
Thanks
Brian Miller
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Brian, You should be able to find a speed changer for between $90.00-145.00 depending on condition. If someone is trying to sell one for more, Forget it and wait for another!
As for the belt issue, You may have the wrong size belt.
As for the live center, You can simply add a few drops of oil to the dead center and it will stop the smoking.
Of course, A live center is the way to go though...
Mike
As for the belt issue, You may have the wrong size belt.
As for the live center, You can simply add a few drops of oil to the dead center and it will stop the smoking.
Of course, A live center is the way to go though...
Mike
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"Wax or soap the end of the stock that mounts to the cup center to help it turn smoothly."
This and a lot of other information can be found in the PTWFE (Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone). If you don't own a copy (and you should, and one that is relevant to your model) there is a copy online here:
http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/introduction.htm
An old time trick was to use a toilet bowl ring (seal) as a source of lubricant as they use to be make out of bee's wax. They no longer are but it still works and it is a cheap source.
Ed
This and a lot of other information can be found in the PTWFE (Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone). If you don't own a copy (and you should, and one that is relevant to your model) there is a copy online here:
http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/introduction.htm
An old time trick was to use a toilet bowl ring (seal) as a source of lubricant as they use to be make out of bee's wax. They no longer are but it still works and it is a cheap source.
Ed
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Other repeating hat Skuo stated about the attributes of the ER10, if you does not have a speed changer and are serious about using it as a lathe and doing alot of turning, get a Speed Changer, on Ebay they are pretty regular and run 175$ for one that is rebuilt. To me an ER is incomplete as a lathe or DP without one. I have 3, and the last one did not come with a SC so bit the bullet on EBay, but to me worth every penny. I will buy an Er if the price is under 300$ if it has one just for it.
Here in one on EBay for 45$, DONT BUY IT, it is missing parts and a broken handle.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmith-10e-e ... Swa-dWp-e1
If you get into heavy turning, you can cap the way tubes and put sand or lead bird shot in them.
One of Skuos most quoted statement here about ERs, "they arnt printing them any more".
Here in one on EBay for 45$, DONT BUY IT, it is missing parts and a broken handle.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmith-10e-e ... Swa-dWp-e1
If you get into heavy turning, you can cap the way tubes and put sand or lead bird shot in them.
One of Skuos most quoted statement here about ERs, "they arnt printing them any more".
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE EQUALS WISDOM. Albert Einstein
The Greatness officially starts
Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.
The Greatness officially starts
Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.
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@ Brian> I also need to find a live center. Had smoke coming from the 2x2 I turned yesterday lol. And handles for adjusting the tool rest along with a chuck to turn a bowl! Any good places to get any of the above items?
No lube and/or too tight and if pine has resins in it, or too fast or all of the above.
I have more of those then I need, no chuck but face plates, maybe not the live center, I will not be back home till March 11 for 5 days and will check, what I have is yours, since I have multiples of ER turning stuff.
You mentioned 5-600$ for a speed changer, no way, you must be talking a DC variable speed motor set up.
Here are 2 sites for ER parts at reasonable prices and honorable sellers, the second one does not list all he has on his site, but an email to him will get an answer, I have used them both.
Bill Mayo here a long timer with a business to rebuild ERs and later SS models, when health took him down he sold most to Hogwinslow.
http://mkctools.com/
https://sites.google.com/site/hogwinslowwoodworking/
No lube and/or too tight and if pine has resins in it, or too fast or all of the above.
I have more of those then I need, no chuck but face plates, maybe not the live center, I will not be back home till March 11 for 5 days and will check, what I have is yours, since I have multiples of ER turning stuff.
You mentioned 5-600$ for a speed changer, no way, you must be talking a DC variable speed motor set up.
Here are 2 sites for ER parts at reasonable prices and honorable sellers, the second one does not list all he has on his site, but an email to him will get an answer, I have used them both.
Bill Mayo here a long timer with a business to rebuild ERs and later SS models, when health took him down he sold most to Hogwinslow.
http://mkctools.com/
https://sites.google.com/site/hogwinslowwoodworking/
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE EQUALS WISDOM. Albert Einstein
The Greatness officially starts
Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.
The Greatness officially starts
Greenie, Grayling, SS stand alone BS and BS SPT, jointer and belt sander, 3 Ers with Speed Changers. I think those 3 cover my ER needs, and space for them.