New to woodbarter. .. also new to woodworking I'm just would like some advice on the types of tools and chucks that's needed to get started .. with a limited budget in mind.. mini lathe already purchased thank you
I tried the expanding mandrel and never could get it to work out. Seemed like it always wanted to turn sideways and get out of plane. Up until recently, I used a 3/4" hole and used the #1 jaws inside. After a redesign, I use a 2" forstner and drill a 1/8" deep hole in the back, chuck it up, turn the front, then grab the pedestal from the otherside and turn the back down to final shape. Seems to work just as well, the only down side is that it can't be chucked back up from the back, so the inside has to be perfect before flipping it around.