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Haven't thought about sharpening yet, I have a bench grinder already with a few homemade jigs for when I need to take big lumps off of my other chisels... I will probably use that! I have some experience with sharpening gouges and hooked knives so hopefully I won't ruin any lathe gouges too quickly!
I'm mainly interested in bowls, but also in making some cylindrical elements to supplement my other furniture making - table and chair legs etc
nick_warner
Following with interest!
I got given a cheap no name lathe for Christmas, and have bought myself some decent axminster tools.
What are you doing about sharpening? I have gone with a grinder and a selection of jigs to do things like skews and roughing gauge. Couldn’t quite justify spending £400 on a Robert Sorby ProEdge even though they seem to be the best out there.
I’m lucky that I am down in the West Country (oddly my brother lives in Chard) so only have an hour away from Axminster. I did a pen turning course there last year, and plan to go back and do their 2 day turning course at some point.
What are you interested in turning?