Finally got the "go ahead"

[eaglea1]

Well, Mama says I can get the lathe now (Delta 46-460), sooooo...
I'm thinking perhaps I should get a chuck too right away and I will
need a couple of basic turning tools as well, right? So guys help
me out here before she wakes up..
What chuck do you recommend ie; turning pots, tubes etc..
What tools to start out with..
I have been researching and takin notes for awhile now, waiting for this
day to come, but just reaching out again...
Thanks everyone

[magnoliagamecalls]

Congrats!!  Here are some of the tools I use.

Chuck-  for the money I like the Barracuda II from PSI  http://www.pennstateind.com/store/CSC3000CTN.html

Tools:

spindle gouge- http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=packard&Product_Code=100102&Category_Code=tools-pkrd-sg

Parting tool - http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=packard&Product_Code=100135&Category_Code=tools-pkrd-beadpart

Roughing tool - http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=packard&Product_Code=100113&Category_Code=tools-pkrd-rg

[lightsoutcalls]

For the money, you can't go wrong with the Grizzly HSS Midi sized gouge set.  Seems like there are 6 gouges for about $50. 

[eaglea1]

Thank you guys, great information, really appreciate it!   

[stone road turkey calls]

be carefull how you let these guys spend your money, the barracuda II is a great chuck, the hand tools, man thats like trying to find the best nail in the box. just because a tool cost 50 to 100 dollars doesent make it better than a good set for 50 to 100 dollars. wendel at lights out recomended the grissly set to me last year i got it and love it. you can do most anything with it. yes you will want some special tools shop around. one tool you will need is a tool to keep your tools sharp which will make for good safe turning. 

[eaglea1]

Thanks Stone Road, Yep, I kinda know what you are saying. It's like my son that sells wine says " good wine doesn't have to be expensive".  I'm banking on my sharpening equipment that I have for my carving addiction ie; 8" paper and grit wheel, along with the slow speed power strop mandrel setup, and the buffing wheels and compounds, and then theres all the different wet stones etc.. I do know the value of sharp tools, but thanks so much for bringing that up. Again, the advice is most appreciated as I also know you guys have been doing this a long time..
Eagle

[cleanslate]

Of all of the turning tools that I have, my go to tools for turning calls are the 5 piece "mini set from woodcraft: http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2004434/16048/WoodRiver-Mini-Turning-Tool-Set-5-piece.aspx

as well as my carbide tool that I got from sanatorium on here. The set from w/c is $50, but once a year or so they have a 1/2 off sale on them.

[cleanslate]

I will be buying this chuck: http://www.pennstateind.com/store/LCM18X.html  in a couple of weeks and will let you know what I think of it. 

[eaglea1]

Hey, thanks Gitzit, I'll check it out. By the way, made a big score on Craigs last Sat.  Picked up a just like new Jet 17MF drill press with a dozen HSS bits for 350.00. The guy was 77 yrs young and was getting out of woodworking. Had a dozen or so 1/2 and 3/4" pipe clamps too, that he sold me for 25.00.
Oh yeah...

[Nolehoe]

I bought a factory re-cond supernova 2 from tekna tool, I think it was $100 with a worm screw and 1yr warranty. Also just ordered the psi midi set they look like they would be the perfect size for turning pots and strikers I believe they are m2 hss. Couldn't find the grizzly set wendel mentioned

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[Basser69]

I bought the Nova G3 and love it. I caught the set on sale with 4 sets of jaws for like $189 if I remember correctly. Here is a link to it:

http://www.teknatool.com/products/Chucks/G3/Nova_G3_Chuck.htm