All of these things added up to a BIG increase in comfort over time. Your left wrist rotated and became more comfortable, your hips and shoulders rotated into a more comfortable position because of the new wrist position, and because of that whole body change gauging the position of the tool tip inside the form became easier without having to peek inside the form. We were all amazed what this little change did for your body position. As you face the workpiece, the left edge of the toolrest was angled so it was closer to you than the right end. While there he suggested those of us turning outboard look at angling our toolrest rather than keeping it parallel to the face of the workpiece. David Ellsworth recently spent some time with our club doing a workshop day. A lot more comfortable than leaning over the lathe or straddling it ala Ellsworth. You mentioned the one demo you saw where the turner really used his body to make the cut? Same thing for me. I do it anytime I holllow because it is SO much more comfortable in terms of body position. On the jet that just means removing the tailstock and sliding the headstock to the tailstock end of the lathe. I have a Jet 1642, and for hollowing I always turn outboard. (If it has I simply missed it.) But I was curious as to what people's thoughts were concerning this topic. I posted the question in part because I have never seen the question posted. I know there are other professionals and hobbists that prefer outboard. His position was why not if you are able because you can position yourself better and perhaps be more comfortable. He and I were talking and he stated that he always turns outboard. If you ever have seen him turn he REALLY sways his body from side to side. Being able to look into the piece without having to lean over the lathe as I did in the past, body positioning, etc.Ĭhristian Burshard did a demo for my local club not long ago. However, I am starting to experience some benefits from being able to turn outboard. It is uncomfortable because it is not what I am use too. That was 18 months ago! Till now I have not used it! Why? I cannot tell you!!! Comfort zone thing. I was not planning on buying an outboard extension but to buy it help the guy who called and it was another toy for me. I have the outboard extension that I was able to buy at a reduced price. I have always turned inboard and because I have. Georgetroy asked were I was going with this? I have a Oneway 1640 I believe the lathe is a perfect fit for me so I am not looking to change lathes.
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