09-10-2013, 04:07 PM
Nice video Tom
I am left handed so filing on the lathe is easy for me
I use a file a fair bit just to break edges
Like you I grew up with machines
If you don't feel safe using a file on a lathe DONT DO IT
As far as I am concerned emery tape is far more dangerous
Especially long bits never use a piece longer than the diameter of what you are turning
NEVER Poke your finger in to a hole with emery tape
John
I am left handed so filing on the lathe is easy for me
I use a file a fair bit just to break edges
Like you I grew up with machines
If you don't feel safe using a file on a lathe DONT DO IT
As far as I am concerned emery tape is far more dangerous
Especially long bits never use a piece longer than the diameter of what you are turning
NEVER Poke your finger in to a hole with emery tape
John