Lathe Hack and old school tool use.

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Originally Posted by loulac

First class work as usual.
I first thought using top quality steel for a gouge was not justified, but you seem to have a nice stock of that steel, so it's not a problem. Besides you'll always be able to shorten the gouge and weld the cutting part on a handle made of common steel. Glad to know your hand can slide smoothly on tne toolrest.

Thank you Loulac.
The old barrels were ear marked for such things and were rusty and shot out.

My next task will be to measure the lathe and put tape on the wall representing the lathe parts tool rest and so on.
I will then figure out how tall to make the stand it sits on where I will be comfortable.
I find most lathes to be too tall.
You are correct I am cutting off most of the steel to use for something else.

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