Newbie to turning cork? I just purchased a Jet jml-1014 and also purchased the adjustable chuck and mandrel from mudhole to attempt to turn cork handles. The tail stock is on back order so I dont have it yet. My question is what is the correct pressure to put on the mandrel when snugging down the adjustable tail stock. Also does anyone have a good picture of their set up. I actually ruined the
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Thanks For the replies. I still not sure of what I need as far as mandrels Head And Tail ect. I have shaped some cork on my power wrapper but Would like to have a jet or similar lathe to do the job. I have no Idea what other attachments I will need to do the job. I have never used a lathe other that my wrapper. What type of head and tail stock what size mandrels Would I need to turn grips for my
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I would like the ability to turn cork without it mounted to the rod blank. But would be nice to have the option of both. Also I have no plans to turn wood but If spending the money would like to have the option which I am sure will happen.
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I am wanting to buy a lathe to turn and shape cork. I read through many posts about many different lathes,but I need some guidance on what all I need. I am oblivious about all the attachments that I will need . Can someone give me a list of most common attachments and accessories. I have been using My wrapper up till now and am tired of the cork dust . Someone please help. Also I live in the Hous
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Thanks everyone great info.
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I am on my 8th build and have found myself spending every bit of an hour plus trying to get the real seat just right on the . How Important is it to have the seat perfect or is there such a thing as having it perfect. What is the easiest way to mark a straight line on the blank or Should I just eyeball it. I have been using a spine finder from mudhole but lining the seat to the marks I make jus
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I am torn between the Renzetti and the CPW. I have been hand wrapping up till now ,but don't want to buy something that I will want to upgrade later so these are my two choices. Also What are the pro/cons to the different dryer speeds (ie. 4rmp 18rpm) and do the dryers on these have slip clutches. Also if anyone has one of the two that they are willing to part with Please let me know. Than
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I have put a few of the sk2 reel seats together and keep having the same problem.Once I have them all together on the blank there is a slight gap between the cork and the trigger. I have also tried gluing them together before hand, and then reaming as needed and that didnt turn out to my liking. Its not horrible but I feel that It can look better. Any help on proper installation of the sk2 would
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