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.
@tonybenton1552 Жыл бұрын
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
@ClintsHobbiesDIY2 жыл бұрын
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.
@outboardfixer4 жыл бұрын
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.
@laelpalmer7 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardbastian75236 жыл бұрын
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@sv650bighammer5 жыл бұрын
This dude's clueless about turning. Get some real instruction form somebody that knows WTF they're doing/talking about.
@michaelr25265 жыл бұрын
@@sv650bighammer this wasn't a turning video douchebag, it was a video covering the basics of a starter set of tools
@mikenco5 жыл бұрын
@@sv650bighammer I assume you have a channel that is way better than this one? Please send a link..
@deanthomas95244 жыл бұрын
@@michaelr2526 When the guy is representing an organization or a publication, shows tools and "how to use them" and uses really poor technique, he exposes anyone following his example to danger. For example, when roughing, one should start in the middle, not at the far end of the wood.
@regislevesque79098 жыл бұрын
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.
@tashapalmer45195 жыл бұрын
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.
@georgeallen35476 ай бұрын
I was always taught when using the roughing gouge you work inside to outside.
@korgoth255 жыл бұрын
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
@randysmith54034 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@giorgioclavelli17573 жыл бұрын
Best introduction (by far) to not just a starter set, but also a good general understanding of these mysterious objects various shapes.
@Wwgoa3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@JoseVargas-yr6om5 жыл бұрын
Excellent step by step video. I just purchased a 12x18 King Variable wood lathe machine and here I go.
@anthonyclark8191 Жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesCouch777 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, so many turners just assume that us beginners know what to use for what.
@alicemastroeni85593 жыл бұрын
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
@Wwgoa3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad we could be of help.
@matthewwysocki50199 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to explain the tools.
@michaeldicerto6265Ай бұрын
Great intro for a beginner like me! Thank you.
@stadleroux6 жыл бұрын
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.
@Redhilux16 жыл бұрын
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.
@tcl10214 жыл бұрын
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.
@williamlehan40793 жыл бұрын
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.
@Wwgoa3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@suzetteedwards79565 жыл бұрын
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!
@jewelvibebabo7 жыл бұрын
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.
@penguinista10 ай бұрын
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.
@glennclarke97877 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for explaining the wood chisels 🎉😊
@aboveaveragejoe62913 жыл бұрын
Excellent showmanship!
@lucyscottwalker22033 жыл бұрын
I loved this video. Thank you SO MUCH. You're a natural teacher.
@Wwgoa3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@f.demascio18572 жыл бұрын
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.
@lousiegel33302 жыл бұрын
Excellent description of tool basics. Thanks!
@ScrapwoodCity9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that for someone like me the basic stuff is pretty essential! Super cool!
@brumrunner15 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou. great presentation. I have just bought my first wood lathe, and appreciate your video.
@Wwgoa Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@HomeImProveMentHow3 жыл бұрын
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
@robertgarcia90702 жыл бұрын
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.
@DavidMains-pf6zo Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much,I needed to know how the tools are used.always with saftey very informative.
@everyday4play4012 жыл бұрын
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
@A6Legit Жыл бұрын
Haha i respect the honesty
@bladerunnersn4 жыл бұрын
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 😊
@mikenco5 жыл бұрын
This video is a great "first steps" video to get the tools actually working.
@robohippy2 жыл бұрын
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....
@DanteYewToob3 жыл бұрын
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...
@RagtimeAnnie9 ай бұрын
Ditch the pine and other softwoods ... It is inexpensive wood no doubt - but horrible for turning. If you must turn cheap wood - try basswood.
@augusthawks65763 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for the information.
@sherrymcmurray24162 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the easy to understand instruction!
@NMranchhand9 жыл бұрын
You have a gift for the crisp but complete explanation. Thanks.
@jsk14512 жыл бұрын
very explicit as well as demonstrative' . I've learned a lot. Thank you.
@belqeesmas74825 жыл бұрын
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.
@ivanvera41995 жыл бұрын
I'm buying a lathe tomorrow!
@michaelwattie4893 жыл бұрын
Thanks ! Really well done, clear concise, useful information, for someone interested in starting this type of wood work
@CanDeePaintCanTeePaint2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I needed this lesson
@Wwgoa2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@swallowwoodworking12996 жыл бұрын
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.
@markforrestsm5 жыл бұрын
Great demonstration of the use of the chisels. Thanks!
@williamcameron10737 жыл бұрын
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!
@txmexnittro3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, great and informative video and awesome job on showing what each chisels will do when using.... 💪🏻🙌🏻👌🏻
@rodm81314 жыл бұрын
I'm so thankful for you tube and this guy
@anthony9thompson2 жыл бұрын
I love this channel
@alsaffarstudios2 жыл бұрын
Very informative and great introduction video, thanks for sharing it with us 🙏🏼
@draynraB4 жыл бұрын
Just getting started with a lathe and this was very clear, informative and helpful. Thanks !!
@wangchukgoba52632 жыл бұрын
just awesome. Gonna help a lot for beginners like me. Thnx a lot
@darrellbaty4127 Жыл бұрын
Great information!
@johntyler23374 жыл бұрын
Very informative for a beginner. Just enough to get me started. Thanks
@rubygreen12496 жыл бұрын
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.
@spyblaster6 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. U are a great teacher. Regards from Iran
@eyesonthekingdom5 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done for an instructional video. To the point, understandable, little time wasted
@KemDIY7 жыл бұрын
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.
@ataarjomand4 жыл бұрын
You are a very good instructor.
@andrewmorris94995 жыл бұрын
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.
@stephenrichie46464 жыл бұрын
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!
@svenmencke94 жыл бұрын
What a great Video, espacily for starters like me. Best regards from Germany and I hope there are more videos like this one.
@stevephilpin92164 жыл бұрын
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 👍
@DreamSmuggler Жыл бұрын
That was a great guide, thank you 🙏
@Wwgoa Жыл бұрын
We're so glad it was helpful!
@antvandervyver3272 Жыл бұрын
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.
@carlnikolov3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@normanbradley39304 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your willingness to help others. This video was very useful
@jt72165 жыл бұрын
Really great video that quickly summarizes tools and why lathing is so fun.
@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname5 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy
@wittywoo95594 жыл бұрын
Excellent video , very informative, thanks for sharing ! Ireland
@raymondacres62305 жыл бұрын
Wow, what an awesome video! You made it look so simple
@mrbooker31626 жыл бұрын
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. .
@lancestancliffe48855 жыл бұрын
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.
@mmcc_woodshop62883 жыл бұрын
This is a great video! Thank you for sharing!
@Wwgoa3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mounirdehouche17273 жыл бұрын
A big thank you, perfect for any starter
@zackbice63963 жыл бұрын
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…
@Wwgoa3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@gritchiie4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Just what I needed. My first lathe comes this week ✌
@bykergus4 жыл бұрын
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 ?!?
@dellefairclough53092 жыл бұрын
Wonderful explanation - thank you:)
@adeh5035 жыл бұрын
Thank God for videos like this 😇😇
@thedevilinthecircuit14145 ай бұрын
Baby Jeebuz approves!
@UrielVTT4 жыл бұрын
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!
@spuddowling12836 жыл бұрын
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.
@UnicRainbowFarts2 жыл бұрын
That was very helpful, thank you
@wanorman2007 Жыл бұрын
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.
@grantliddiard77427 жыл бұрын
Love your videos George. Cheers from Australia
@lunadargent5292 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous tutorial thank you!
@Wwgoa Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@mountainviewturning53194 жыл бұрын
Nice looking pens
@justinjenkins73136 жыл бұрын
Great video and very helpful. I think that hearing protection would be good safety equipment as well.
@SandraAnnEvans4 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC VIDEO . . . THANK YOU SO MUCH!
@wirinharwirjawan64222 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Sir.
@vidviewer1003 жыл бұрын
really clear instruction thank you :)
@janiopavel4 жыл бұрын
well explained, thanks
@minlalvaiphei3 ай бұрын
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
@Wwgoa3 ай бұрын
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@ms.beehaven2664 жыл бұрын
Good info for the beginner, thanks
@Noeman20097 жыл бұрын
Well presented and easy to follow instructions!!!! Thanks
@SHANUSHAH5 жыл бұрын
This is a great Video , I am just starting out and this has help me a lot, Thank you Sir.