Hi,
I am new to turning and I am in a wheelchair, any tips would be most
welcome, such as beginners projects, basic tool set chucks etc.

regards
Peter

"Peter Douglas" wrote in message
...
Hi,
I am new to turning and I am in a wheelchair, any tips would be most
welcome, such as beginners projects, basic tool set chucks etc.


Though you don't say why you're in a wheelchair, it would be good to get a
chair which revolves and elevates for closer access and body English.

The minis or midis are a great place to start, between centers will teach
you the tools, which you need not spend an enormous amount on to begin with.
A chuck is a great convenience which makes the most of the time you spend at
the lathe, but it's not strictly necessary. Drop in here, if you haven't
already http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/index.php?s= for specific
brands available there. I'd say Teknatool has a good capable lathe, and
some fine chucks. P&N some great tools. Get you in above the "starter"
level, but might be the last you'd need.

Peter
If I may say so, come and look at my site. It has a fair amount of tips and
projects and how to stuff in it. Welcome to the addiction.

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http://aroundthewoods.com
http://roundopinions.blogspot.com
"Peter Douglas" wrote in message
...
Hi,
I am new to turning and I am in a wheelchair, any tips would be most
welcome, such as beginners projects, basic tool set chucks etc.

regards
Peter

Peter Douglas wrote:
Hi,
I am new to turning and I am in a wheelchair, any tips would be most
welcome, such as beginners projects, basic tool set chucks etc.

regards
Peter


I came across this site a while back.

http://www.ableworkshop.com/

Hi Peter,

Welcome to the group. A great starter tools set is this set from Harbor
Freight.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47066 it's
item #47066. It's about all you'll need for spindle work. Add a couple of
bowl gouges and you can turn just about anything. There are a few specialty
tools you might need some day. But cross that bridge when you get there. The
current catalog (156-D) on page #60 has the set for $29.95. If you order
tell them you have coupon #591-715 to save an additional $5.00. So for $25
you get a nice set of 8 tools. You can barely find one tool for that price!
Enjoy the hobby!

Dan


"Peter Douglas" wrote in message
...
Hi,
I am new to turning and I am in a wheelchair, any tips would be most
welcome, such as beginners projects, basic tool set chucks etc.

regards
Peter

"Peter Douglas" wrote: (clip)I am in a wheelchair, any tips would be most
welcome, (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Your biggest problem is not being able to lean up and over the work. One
suggested solution would be to mount the lathe low, and tilted toward you.

In article ,
(Leo Lichtman) wrote:

*From:* "Leo Lichtman"
*Date:* Mon, 06 Nov 2006 17:19:28 GMT

"Peter Douglas" wrote: (clip)I am in a wheelchair, any tips would
be most welcome, (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Your biggest problem is not being able to lean up and over the
work. One suggested solution would be to mount the lathe low, and
tilted toward you.



Here in the UK, we have a pro turner, Tony Wilson, who turns from a
wheelchair. He has a Hegner with a low stand that he uses for demos.
I've not seen any sign of it being tilted at all. I'll possibly be
seeing him towards the end of November and could ask if he has any
advice - or if he has an e-mail address for you (Peter)to contact him
directly.

He's also a demonstrator/tutor for SilverFast lathes, BTW.

Ken

"Peter Douglas" writes:

Hi,
I am new to turning and I am in a wheelchair, any tips would be most
welcome, such as beginners projects, basic tool set chucks etc.


There are several people here who are also in a wheelchair.
Check the google archives for help/information. And welcome!


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Peter Douglas wrote:
Hi,
I am new to turning and I am in a wheelchair, any tips would be most
welcome, such as beginners projects, basic tool set chucks etc.

regards
Peter



Hi Peter. Here's a Gent to contact. He's in a wheel chair, and it hasn't
stopped him any.


http://www.paulswood.com/catalog/index.php


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