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Originally Posted by loulac
I really enjoyed watching the videos but I must insist on the fact that what looks simple in fact is not, before reaching that level lots of practice is necessary.
Some elements struck me : the importance of correctly sharpened tools (not a problem for you). There are only shavings, sawdust only with sandpaper.
Getting two chairlegs identical requires constant control with calipers, no easy task.
You have also noticed the importance of angles, of logic, I'll repeat myself, a manual is an intellectual who can use his hands.
I highly respect people who can use their brain as well as their hands but I'm far from being an expert. Start with simple jobs you'll be fine.
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That guy could probably make it look easy if he was using a sharp rock.
One thing about the shop smith.
Due to its multi use ability it isn't like a regular wood lathe and it is driving me nuts.
One I need to make a spindle adapter for it so I can use standard chucks and plates on the head stock.
The other is I need to make some sort of quill for the tail stock that screws in and out like a regular lathe would have.
On a regular wood lathe the tool post moves in and out in a different way.
I did make a new round nose scraper from an old air chisel that works great.
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