Let's limit this discussion to very basic round stock turning (facing, turning down a diameter, turning to a shoulder, center drilling, etc).
From what I have read turning between centers requires a face plate and driver dog on the head stock end but at least for center drilling a chuck would be required. So I'm wondering if I need both of these mechanisms (dog driver and chuck) or can basic turning be done with a chuck and a tail stock center? It seems this would work with the compromise that there would be some wasted material on the chuck end.
I realize that ultimately there may be a need for both but what would the recommendation be for getting started with very basic turning?
Thanks
Rick
From what I have read turning between centers requires a face plate and driver dog on the head stock end but at least for center drilling a chuck would be required. So I'm wondering if I need both of these mechanisms (dog driver and chuck) or can basic turning be done with a chuck and a tail stock center? It seems this would work with the compromise that there would be some wasted material on the chuck end.
I realize that ultimately there may be a need for both but what would the recommendation be for getting started with very basic turning?
Thanks
Rick