10er Dedicated Lathe Thread

[Dansmith]

Dusty, what do you mean by a "blowout"? I have used the term to mean when I go through the bottom of the bowl (not sure if I am using the term properly). I do that too often. That's when I turn a finial and glue it in the hole that I drill out.

Don't give up, Dusty. If you don't have a speed reducer for your MKV, that could be a significant problem with bowls.

[dusty]

Dusty, what do you mean by a "blowout"? I have used the term to mean when I go through the bottom of the bowl (not sure if I am using the term properly). I do that too often. That's when I turn a finial and glue it in the hole that I drill out.

Don't give up, Dusty. If you don't have a speed reducer for your MKV, that could be a significant problem with bowls.

It is most likely "I" who is not using the correct terminology. I am not a turner. The pieces that I was attempting, on all three occasions, just came apart in pieces; like exploded on the lathe simultaneously with me putting a chisel to the turning bowl.

Maybe I should turn table legs and lamps for a while before I attempt bowls.

I do have a speed reducer.

[masonsailor2]

Beautiful bowl Dan. I love natural wood bowls. That is nice work. Having blowouts is just part of the scene sometimes with natural wood bowls. I have bent a few quills over the years when things come apart. That's the one drawback to turning on a Mk V SS. When a major chunk blows out everything goes out of balance and if the bowl blank is heavy enough it will bend the arbor. Without a speed reducer it is a little scary. How slow can you go with the standard 10ER with the speed changer ? I assume that without it you can put any pullies combination you want.
Paul

[Dansmith]

Dusty, what do you mean by a "blowout"? I have used the term to mean when I go through the bottom of the bowl (not sure if I am using the term properly). I do that too often. That's when I turn a finial and glue it in the hole that I drill out.

Don't give up, Dusty. If you don't have a speed reducer for your MKV, that could be a significant problem with bowls.

It is most likely "I" who is not using the correct terminology. I am not a turner. The pieces that I was attempting, on all three occasions, just came apart in pieces; like exploded on the lathe simultaneously with me putting a chisel to the turning bowl.

Maybe I should turn table legs and lamps for a while before I attempt bowls.

I do have a speed reducer.

Based on your definition, that certainly sounds more descriptive, it appears that you may be correct. Of course, I have had bowls come apart ("blowout") from getting a "catch". A good face shield is important to have on in the event of a "blowout". I also think it is very important to use a good bowl gouge properly.

I can't begin to count how many nasty and scary catches I had when I first started turning bowls, particularly on the inside. I try to learn with You Tube videos, and of course good old library books. Happy and safe turning.

[Dansmith]

Beautiful bowl Dan. I love natural wood bowls. That is nice work. Having blowouts is just part of the scene sometimes with natural wood bowls. I have bent a few quills over the years when things come apart. That's the one drawback to turning on a Mk V SS. When a major chunk blows out everything goes out of balance and if the bowl blank is heavy enough it will bend the arbor. Without a speed reducer it is a little scary. How slow can you go with the standard 10ER with the speed changer ? I assume that without it you can put any pullies combination you want.
Paul

Thank you. Yes, I have had many a "blowout" as described in my last post. I understand the speed changer on the 10 goes down to a speed of around 425 rpm. I don't know the actual rpm. I would certainly like a little slower for roughing bigger bowls.

Speaking of bending the arbor, I am still not sure whether the 5/8" solid on the SS or the standard 1" hollow threaded on standard lathes is stronger.

[masonsailor2]

I am sure the 1"!arbor is stronger but they can be bent. I have had friends tweak them turning large bowls. I have always looked at it from the standpoint that a new SS quill is a fraction of the cost of say a Powermatic arbor and if I have to replace one now and then so be it. It doesn't happen very often. My first Mk V was in 1979 and I think I have had it happen twice.
Paul

[everettdavis]

For those who have and use the 10ER Speed Changer, or for those who are planning to acquire and use one, I converted the html site page where Skip Campbell MKC TOOLS 10ER Speed Changer Setup instructions exist, into a PDF titled Skip Campbell MKC TOOLS 10ER Speed Changer Setup.PDF

It is the exact procedure I follow to set up a 10ER Speed Changer, and Skip Campbell who wrote it is the resident guru on the 10E and 10ER. I thought some might like to have a way to easily print it out and follow as they grow accustomed to the speed changer.

I updated the info the post Shopsmith Large Format Drawings, Illustrations and More, to reflect it as one of the newest documents posted in My Google Drive for those who are interested. If there is something new, that’s where I always announce it, aside from an existing thread where folks who are likely interested, and I simply could not think of a better thread than 10ER Dedicated Lathe Thread to also announce it.

Now back to the shavings……

Everett

[Dansmith]

Thanks Everett.

[Dansmith]

Couple of goblets (actually, my wife dubbed the shorter one an "ostrich egg holder"), made out of mohagany. The mohagany was salvaged from a larger candle holder I made in 8th grade woodshop. That's some old wood.

The base on the taller one is not sized right because I broke it off the chuck when I was starting to part it (I salvaged it with some hand sanding). The short stubby one was all the lenght I had to work with.

Loving my 10er as a lathe.

[dvsmith86]

It has been suggested that the headstock might be vibrating on the rail opposite the clamping lock. How about using a brass screw on the back side?
My headstock has a ⅜-16 hole that goes thru to the rail. I believe a brass screw with a nice knob would serve to clamp it down quite well.