Try to hold the tool level. earlier, Tom Fowle, wrote:
>Michael, >find a book on turning so you know what chisels to use for what >and pay attension. >Make sure the tool rest is as close as possible to the work without hitting >before you power up, when everything else is setup, slowly turn the >work piece by hand and be absolutely sure the tool rest isn't >going to hit the work. > >but you want only a tiny gap between tool rest and work so as to avoid >the slightest chance the tool might flip nose down >and get jammed between work and tool rest. > >Don't rush it, cut small amounts till you get the feel of each >type of chisel and wood. > >One hand holds the handle of the tool, the other index >finger restsin the curve of the tool rest under the >tool with the other >fingers of that hand back away from the work area. >The thumb can go atop the tool back a bit >to help guide and steady the tool. >Keep your tools as sharp as you can get them, they >are safer and so much nicer to use sharp. > >Wear eye protection even if you're blind. > >I'm sure others will have more to say. > >Take it slow at first, but turning is >pretty darned accessible and a hole bunch of fun. > >Tom Fowle > > > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG. >Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.3/1354 - Release Date: >4/1/2008 5:38 AM John ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.3/1354 - Release Date: 4/1/2008 5:38 AM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
