wow! didn't think a simple question would turn into a hot debate, almost
sounds like a political discussion. anyways I picked up a grinder today at
the delta service center and im going this weekend to woodcraft and get the
wolverine system or maybe ill just make this one that I found on the web by
Mr. king.
I have a few more questions and comments and I hope it doesn't start a war.
I do want to say first though that I have learned a lot from the discussion
so far.
I have the lathe set up on the bench and bolted down and all is well for the
most part, I am having some issues with the tool rest though, the nut on the
bottom looks to be a 7/8 or 1" keeps coming loose and the cam lock wont
work. the only solution I see to fixing this is to get a nylon locking nut
to replace it or get a new after market tool rest.
so far im very happy with the lathe, I had an issue with the reeves drive,,
the pulley on the motor was froze and wouldn't move when changing speeds. I
was able to tap it to get it to close and applied some lithium grease and
all is working well now.
thanks so far for all your help.
Dom
"Reyd Dorakeen" wrote in message
...
try searching google, there are lotsof diy plans out there, for many
tools,
and i remeber seeing a hollowing system too(if you mean the secondary rest
that the hollowing tool goes in to make hollowing easier)as well as a
sharpening system or 10
in article . net, Maxprop
at
wrote on 2/29/04 10:02 PM:


"AHilton" wrote in message

Maxprop
asked me about the Delta wet grinding machines and said that he
couldn't
afford the Tormek.

Actually I can, but prefer not to do so, if unnecessary. And I agree
with
your contention that a Tormek is not a necessary, if perhaps desirable,
part
of one's overall tool/knife/blade sharpening system.

I, like most new turners, am experiencing the sticker shock associated
with
the landslide effect. The lathe is the tip of the iceberg in terms of
cost.
Sorby tools, a Vicmarc chuck, a hollowing system, and I'm feeling
inclined
to pull in the reins a bit on expenditures. A usable, effective
sharpening
system that doesn't cost $390 plus jigs and accessories has real appeal.

Max