"Richard Holub" wrote in message
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Thanks George, I now have an idea on what to read about when searching
for
these tools. I usually get catalogues from ROCKLER or WOODCRAFT but I get
overwhelmed with the large selection of tools. I guess I should pick up
one
of those books that John suggested but I just don't want to buy a "wood
turning bible" that will take me forever to read. THIS IS JUST A
CURIOSITY
PROJECT. If I like it I might spend some money to expand.

BDY...the lathe I am building should be able to turn a piece of wood from
4
in. to 48 in. by max.4 in. thick.


Forty-eight is asking a lot. You'll seldom see more than around 40"
capacity without a second purchase. For longer you tenon things together,
normally.

Out of print, but the best book on turning - not just how to turn a blurfl -
is Frank Pain _The Practical Woodturner_ . Runs through the principles, the
tools, and how to apply them.