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You can get a Craftsman Utility sharpener at Sears for around $60, maybe even cheaper if you hit a sale. It takes about 1 minute to get a clean, straight sharp edge from a dull one. For honing the tools, the ez-lap diamond hones do the trick. You can do it all with the hones, but the utility sharpe...

+1 on replaceable tip tools. There's different profiles available. I've got this one and I love it. I can turn most straight pipes using just this. I prefer a shorter handle so this is what I went with. The bigger one is probably better, but I'm a smaller dude, so I go with what works for me. http:...

Literaryworkshop wrote:On the drill press, slower is usually better, especially when drilling the chamber, but also when drilling the draft hole.

So, basically. kind of same of with the lathe.

Thanks, Steve, it really helps.

Hey guys thanks so much for all your answers! I really appreciate!

@Wojtek: thank you for your precisions. @Premal: I would be using a 8 X 12 metal mini lathe with 1/2 HP and 4 Amps. I am aware from members of the forum that it's really not the greatest to be using a mini, that's it's more suitable for stems; but I cannot upgrade yet to a decent one in size & ...

wdteipen wrote:

Sea Jay wrote:

Oakbear wrote:The chisels are a Footprint Wood Chisel Set like this one:

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/footpri ... pcs/809938

Yeah, don't use those. You'll impale yourself.

LOL

What would you recommend I use then, Wayne, to avoid croaking prematurely?

Top half? If you are using a woodturning lathe the proper tools are woodturning tools. Which tool specifically depends on the job and your preference for technique. There are a few other things you can get away with, but you need to know what you are doing. Oakbear, thank you. By "Top Half&quo...

@Wojtek: thank you for your precisions. @Premal: I would be using a 8 X 12 metal mini lathe with 1/2 HP and 4 Amps. I am aware from members of the forum that it's really not the greatest to be using a mini, that's it's more suitable for stems; but I cannot upgrade yet to a decent one in size & p...

Good morning gents, I am not quite sure what speed I should set the lathe at for drilling? Also, if I decide to use a drill press instead, what would be the speed? And, as we're on that subject, if I want to turn the top half on a lathe, what would be the speed? As you can see, I'm right at the bott...

So what kind of tools should one use to shape the top half on a lathe?

3 Jaw chuck is an essential bit of kit for a lathe, that's why I have ummmm ooh err about half a dozen of them. A 4 jaw is also essential which is why I have 2, self centre and independent. You will also need drill chucks, about a dozen of them as well. Did I mention I have a problem! :lol: Hmmmm.....

Well, thanks for the info, I sent him an e-mail as I need a 2 jaw chuck. Trying to make one myself....

Darn...
Thank you Tyler.

I bought my lathe today, but it is a 3 jaw chuck that comes with it.
Will it be an issue to hold the stummel?

Yes, I guess investing $1000 now in a mini lathe + some accessories and having to buy a new one twice the price in 2 or 3 months because it can't cut it - litterally! - would be detrimental to my finances....and morale.
thanks Jos.

I have a Sherline and also a Taig, I think they might work with a set of riser blocks, but I wouldn't recommend either of them. Size wise they are too small, and trying to make a big lathe out of a little lathe will still lead to some disappointments. And you will still have a micro lathe when you ...

It is a problem for briar because of the lack of turning space, I suppose? Right. If you want to turn stummels, do yourself a favor and look for a 9" x 20" ... or bigger. More is more, as far as lathes are concerned. Oh, and what you should be looking for is usually not called "mini&...

Chris, thanks for your reply! It is a problem for briar because of the lack of turning space, I suppose? So the other one would be the Craftex ________________________ Product Description CX704 7" x 12" Mini Metal Lathe - Craftex CX-Series This mini metal lathe has the features and precisi...

The 3 main things here, I think, are:

Weight of the lathe: 25 lbs heavy enough?

Distance between dead ctrs: 8" and

Motor: being Voltage vs HP, is 90 Volt strong enough for briar and stems? Or might I just burn out the poor thing within a couple months?

Hi guys, I am shopping for a lathe and heard of Sherline lathes. But I am unsure if it would be suitable for pipemaking? They are 3 1/2" X 8", 24" overall length and a shipping weight of 25 lbs. Here are the specs. I have read a good amount of threads on the subject but specs wise, I ...