# STL210: Turn that lathe on!

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2020-02-28
- Length: 1h 01m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-28-stl210-turn-that-lathe-on
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl210-turn-that-lathe-on

## Summary

Josh Friend, editor of American Wood Turner, and Janet Collins, a woodturning teacher and AAW board member, discuss the fundamentals of woodturning, including tool selection, sharpening techniques, and handling long spindles. They address listener questions about choosing between high-speed and high-carbon steel tools, the utility of parting tools versus skew chisels, and methods for turning spindles longer than a lathe's capacity. The guests also provide advice on buying used lathes, adapting metal lathes for woodturning, and getting involved with the American Association of Woodturners through local chapters and the annual symposium.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-28-stl210-turn-that-lathe-on#t=6) Introduction: Josh Friend and Janet Collins on Woodturning
- [16:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-28-stl210-turn-that-lathe-on#t=961) Tool Selection: High-Speed vs. High-Carbon Steel and Parting Tools
- [25:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-28-stl210-turn-that-lathe-on#t=1538) Sharpening Techniques: Grinders, Jigs, and Diamond Hones
- [31:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-28-stl210-turn-that-lathe-on#t=1877) Scraper vs. Skew Chisel: Geometry and Usage
- [36:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-28-stl210-turn-that-lathe-on#t=2181) Turning Long Spindles: Joinery and Steady Rests
- [49:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-28-stl210-turn-that-lathe-on#t=2999) Buying Used Lathes: Features and Tapers
- [54:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-28-stl210-turn-that-lathe-on#t=3282) Adapting Metal Lathes for Woodturning
- [58:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-28-stl210-turn-that-lathe-on#t=3489) American Association of Woodturners and Community

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Shaper Origin (product)
- Woodcraft (company)
- American Association of Woodturners (company)
- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Dartmouth College (other)
- North Bennett Street School (other)
- Shopsmith (product)
- Wolverine (tool)
- Richard Raffin (other)
- Mike Pekovich (other)
- Peter Galbert (other)
- Michelle Holzfel (other)
- Keith (other)
- Albreed (product)
- Jet (company)
- Delta (company)
- Craft in America (other)

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