The lathe is cheap, but it punches slightly above its weight for that price. kzfaq.infoUgkxKGVtPhqZBB5AQXXFlU2kdd4mQhO6wlhl Its not that powerful, the working area is very narrow, and the tailstock effectively moves less than an inch. However, this is a pen lathe at its core and none of those things matter for that. This will turn pens without issue. By far the nicest feature is the adjustable speed and overall size. If you have a small worksurface this is a great option. One thing i have not seen in the reviews (maybe I didn't look hard enough) is that the tool rest has been updated for the 3421 over the 3420. The tool rest can now be set to sit well below the center line of the spindle. Given this was the largest complaint the community seemed to have for the 3420, I'm surprised WEN doesn't include this more in their marketing material.

This guy is an excellent instructor. I would sooooooo recommend signing up taking classes. Seriously excellent instruction,printed documents and extra on extra on extra. Absolutely no disappointment

Short and to the point. Great vid. I haven't used a lathe since 1970. I just bought one, so this vid was just what I needed.

I am new to wood working and these videos are simple and the MOST valuable to a beginner. Others, some of them, assume you know to much...this gentleman seems to GET IT! He doesn't think he is a movie star... acts like he has a brain and just GREAT, SIMPLE advise....THANK YOU....well done.

This video is exactly what I needed. I am a beginner who has a somewhat short attention span. I enjoyed watching your video because it is organized and informative. I appreciate that you took the time out to explain these techniques. Thank you.

Finally found a video where a starting kit is well explained. You are not only mention what chisels we need but showing how they affect the cut. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much. I used a lathe in high school 25 years ago and couldn’t remember much apart from loving it. Just bought a second hand lathe and tools. My 13 year old son is keen and this video will be great for him too.

I was always taught when using the roughing gouge you work inside to outside.

To note since I haven't seen it, at 9:22 you can see the chisel jump when his hand left the tool inside the workpiece causing the chisel jump, that's a great reason why a full face shield is a good call, and a learning experience of making sure you out of your work piece before you no longer have control of the tool your using

Just got an old Craftsman 13 inch lathe and a set of lathe chisels. Thanks to you and your splendid instructional video, I now know what each chisel is called and the purpose of each lathe chisel. This knowledge is exactly what I needed to get started. I watched one of your safety videos first and, just like this video, it was excellent. Thanks so much for your time, concern, personable teaching skills, and the benefit of your experience. You rock!!!

Best introduction (by far) to not just a starter set, but also a good general understanding of these mysterious objects various shapes.

Excellent step by step video. I just purchased a 12x18 King Variable wood lathe machine and here I go.

Wow that's really helpful. I just got a mini lathe to try it out see if I'd like turning and I do but the chisel set that came with it are very thin and weak. Definitely going to have to get a better set.

Thank you, so many turners just assume that us beginners know what to use for what.

Thank you for this clear, informative video. I've just bought a second hand lathe and it has come with many chisels. Thanks to your video, I now know what each chisel is and how to use it. Thank you

Thanks for taking the time to explain the tools.

Great intro for a beginner like me! Thank you.

Thank you so very much for all this information! I'm also a beginner just starting out on my late father's tools and this will really help me to work out what to do with his old chisels and if I should get myself a full set right away or not.

Concise and informative. And just what I needed as a beginner. The video made it quite clear on how to use each chisel and what it's primary function was. I went straight out to shed after watching the video to try out the techniques.Thank you.

2:52 The sound of cutting king crab legs with scissors in seafood mukbang and the sound of roughing out/shaping/parting the poor little blank in this video are equally delicious and almost as satisfying as actually eating the legs or turning the wood myself.

I would call this the “quick start” guide to wood turning, which is exactly what I wanted. I started watching another video that described itself as a beginner video; the guy was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable but went into WAY too much detail. This was perfect. Thank you.

Thank you for showing not only what tools are best to start with but also how they work. I'm just getting started so this is perfect!

I watched two of your videos and must compliment you on every aspect of each video.Packed with RELEVANT information,clearly and succinctly presented,health and safety emphasised,and delivered in calm friendly manner.Well done Sir, and thank you for sharing.

Making it look easy! Heheh Thank you for the clear instruction. I appreciate how well organized it was and the great camera work. It is clear you put a lot of time and effort into making the video and it paid off.

Thank you very much for explaining the wood chisels 🎉😊

Excellent showmanship!

I loved this video. Thank you SO MUCH. You're a natural teacher.

Thank you for this. I just got access to a lathe, but the guy who gave me the introduction seems to know as little as I.

Excellent description of tool basics. Thanks!

Thanks for that for someone like me the basic stuff is pretty essential! Super cool!

Thankyou. great presentation. I have just bought my first wood lathe, and appreciate your video.

Thank you for sharing this is excellent information I'm surprised you don't have more comments I just started working and learning about turning and using a lathe thanks again bye for now look forward to hear from you Ken God bless

Great video for beginners. Well I am not a beginner just yet but I have been looking into getting into he field. I make large tassels for my business and I find it hard to find good wood turner or anyone that wants to make pieces for me. So I've decided to watch videos and learn the basics before buying anything. Anyone have a suggestion of what brand of lathe and tools to get for a beginner? I'll keep watching videos daily to get more familiar with the lingo.

Thank you very much,I needed to know how the tools are used.always with saftey very informative.

I’m a bit disappointed in myself but I learned a lot more than I imagined I would from this video, thanks for making it

Cheers mate Ive just bought a begingers lathe ( expands to 1 metre ) it also came with three starter chisels .Your video has really helped me , and I need to add some new chisels lol . Thanks from across the pond 😊

This video is a great "first steps" video to get the tools actually working.

When using the skew to 'level'/straighten the cylinder, it is best used in a 'peeling' cut. Same for roughing with the SRGs (spindle roughing gouges). Start with the cutting edge high and the handle low, then raise the handle till the edge starts to cut. Essentially you are cutting on a tangent to the wood. If you are holding the tool more level you are pretty much using a scraping cut. A scraping cut does work, but almost always leaves a coarser surface, which means more sanding....

Got my first lathe today, messed with some horrible soft pine and it chipped and blew apart and made a mess, but it was incredibly fun! I actually got a decent looking item out of it and I'm excited to try more! Home depot here I come...

Interesting. Thanks for the information.

Thanks for the easy to understand instruction!

You have a gift for the crisp but complete explanation. Thanks.

very explicit as well as demonstrative' . I've learned a lot. Thank you.

Amazing man where you've been before how I couldn't see you before just amazing how you turned wood turning to a simple thing I couldn't believe my eyes thanks for every single word you've used in this video.

I'm buying a lathe tomorrow!

Thanks ! Really well done, clear concise, useful information, for someone interested in starting this type of wood work

Thank you so much I needed this lesson

Thank you! Just acquired a lathe to play with and these are exactly the 4 tools that came with it. Told me just what I need to know, nice and concisely.

Great demonstration of the use of the chisels. Thanks!

Thank you!!! This is what the beginner needs, plan understanding of how and what it takes to get started in this hobby and be successful!

Thanks for sharing, great and informative video and awesome job on showing what each chisels will do when using.... 💪🏻🙌🏻👌🏻

I'm so thankful for you tube and this guy

I love this channel

Very informative and great introduction video, thanks for sharing it with us 🙏🏼

Just getting started with a lathe and this was very clear, informative and helpful. Thanks !!

just awesome. Gonna help a lot for beginners like me. Thnx a lot

Great information!

Very informative for a beginner. Just enough to get me started. Thanks

Thanks I went to use the lathe for my first time, couldn't get help from from my teacher and did not know what to start with. Now I know.

Very nice video. U are a great teacher. Regards from Iran

Very nicely done for an instructional video. To the point, understandable, little time wasted

Thank you so much for taking the time to make such a great video. I'm brand new at this and you gave me some confidence to use tools that I previously knew nothing about. Sincerely appreciated.

You are a very good instructor.

I've switched almost exclusively to carbide tipped chisels for turning. No hassles with sharpening, safer with less tear out and they rarely bite. The cost may be a bit more but the time you save with sharpening vs. not sharpening and cleaner cuts make it worth the switch. Just for roughing a round, an old gouge vs. a carbide square tip, it's not even close.

This is a useful introduction for beginners. With experience, turners learn there are more sophisticated (and more satisfying) ways to shape and use these tools, particularly spindle gouges and skews. Enjoy your journey!

What a great Video, espacily for starters like me. Best regards from Germany and I hope there are more videos like this one.

Very helpful video I'm just starting out and needed little help understanding the tools n what there all for n how to use the correct ones for the job 👍

That was a great guide, thank you 🙏

Hi there. Very nice explanation. I have similar tools. they are all blunt, bought them that way. I recently bought a Tormek 4. was wondering if you could give me so tips on how to sharpen those specific tools. they seem to old to find videos for. Please and thank you. I realise its almost 8 years ago. hope you still check this feed.

Thank you!

Thank you for your willingness to help others. This video was very useful

Really great video that quickly summarizes tools and why lathing is so fun.

You make it look so easy

Excellent video , very informative, thanks for sharing ! Ireland

Wow, what an awesome video! You made it look so simple

Great vid. Today was the very first try at turning after watching tons of vids. I was surprised by how easy it was, I rounded off 6 square blanks out of 2x4's and it was FUN. Then, I did some beads and coves and was amazed. They came out great. Your vid has cleared up some questions for me.. Thanks. I have subscribed to your channel and looking froward to more vids. .

Thank you Sir, Thanks for explaining the chisel, I'm New to wood turning but I have a metal lathe that I use for all. Thanks again from the UK.

This is a great video! Thank you for sharing!

A big thank you, perfect for any starter

Hahah OMG! I have been using my tools all wrong. Thank you for this video. Now I need to watch one on how to sharpen…

Great video! Just what I needed. My first lathe comes this week ✌

Just got my first lathe - Delta 46-460 - and this answered a BUNCH of my questions. I subscribed - as - I think I'm gonna have LOTS of questions. Thanks for putting this up. Now .. so many brands. Which do I NOT waste my money on ?!?

Wonderful explanation - thank you:)

Thank God for videos like this 😇😇

Picked up some useful tips from this, and glad to know even an experienced woodworker still has their parting tool catch on them once in a while. Thanks a bunch George!

Thank you , I'm just starting out was given a big bag of rusty chisels a friend sharpened them now I'm ready to learn. I'm hoping to gain the skills to make Chess Pieces.

That was very helpful, thank you

I remember reading years ago that everything that an amateur lather (ist?) produces seem to look like baseball bats. One of the first projects I had after I got my lathe was to turn legs for a table. I got it all done and put together, and it was only then that I remembered what I had read. They all looked baseball bats.

Love your videos George. Cheers from Australia

Fabulous tutorial thank you!

Nice looking pens

Great video and very helpful. I think that hearing protection would be good safety equipment as well.

FANTASTIC VIDEO . . . THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Thanks for sharing, Sir.

really clear instruction thank you :)

well explained, thanks

I like the way you showed us what and how to use is so educational that I had to subscribe to this channel to learn more 🤗, also I want to know how and where to get those chisels 👍. Thanks

Good info for the beginner, thanks

Well presented and easy to follow instructions!!!! Thanks

This is a great Video , I am just starting out and this has help me a lot, Thank you Sir.