I've made a series of wooden vases and similar items by laminating contrasting boards, then turning them on the lathe. I like to use walnut, maple and either bloodwood or padauk to create a white/black/red theme. I almost never use stains, instead I just finish the wood with clear wipe-on polyurethane, using two coats for a fairly matte finish.
Hey Ben,
ReplyDeleteSweet vase.
Can I ask, what respirator/cartridges you're using in this video?
Also are you sure on the science behind needing a respirator during rough cuts? It was my understanding that its only really during sanding/filing that the wood particles get fine enough to pose a respiratory hazard, and generate enough friction to combust/evaporate harmful oils/resins.
Anonymous, thanks! The respirator needs only a particulate filter to keep dust out. The cartridges in mine are a particulate/hydrocarbon combo that probably includes activated carbon, but the carbon doesn't do anything for macroscopic particles. I don't know about the exact science, but I do know that turning a wood part on the lathe for 6 hours without a respirator causes me severe throat irritation, so that alone is worth avoiding.
ReplyDeleteI didn't see any vacuum system, how are you controlling the dust in your shop? From my days working in a cabinet shop, I remember the dust most of all... It gets into everything and everywhere! I ask since it looks like the wood working seems to be sharing the same space a your other projects. Get enough of it in your HV supply for the microscope and watch out!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, it's true that I don't have any dust collection. I don't do woodworking very often, and just deal with the dust when it happens. It's true that the tiny dust particles drift a very long way from the source.
ReplyDeleteWhen I moved into this shop, I considered building a wall between the woodworking side and the rest of the shop. I may still do this. -Ben
What type is model number for that lathe?
ReplyDeleteDavo, it's a Harbor Fright #67690. However, I would not recommend it. Some Harbor Freight tools are good enough, and others are pretty crappy. This lathe falls into the "pretty crappy" category. It only costs about $100 when on sale.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of buying a wood lathe what would you recommend I don't want to spend that much money because I don't know if i will stick with the hobby. also i have been watching your videos a long time, you should continue doing wood working videos i really enjoy them, also your super critical series of videos.
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