Advice on purchasing a small lathe
My 16 year old son is interested in purchasing a small lathe. Though I’ve been woodworking since high school, I don’t have a lathe and have never used one. He’s interested in turning bowls, cups, pens, etc.. It would need to b...
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WayneC
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Welcome to LumberJocks. Enjoy the community.
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
ND2ELK
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Welcome to Lumberjocks. The projects are an inspiration, the information is priceless and the people are supportive. The only problem is, the site can get addictive.
God Bless
tom
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EduWood
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Wow, thanks for the welcome gentlemen… I was looking through photos of recent projects for a few minutes and came back to find your notes… thanks again.
-- David, O.C., California
WayneC
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Your most welcome. Quite a few others will drop by as well. Kind of a site tradition.
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
GaryK
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Welcome to Lumberjocks! Enjoy yourself.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Scott Bryan
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Hello David,
Let me welcome you to LJs. I hope that you will find this to be an exciting and rewarding part of your woodworking journey.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
trifern
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Welcome to LJ’s.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
brunob
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If you like working with wood, you’re in the right place. Welcome.
-- Bruce from Central New York
TedM
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Welcome to Lumberjocks! It’s a great community with great people, and, oh yeah, there’s the woodworking! Have fun! :)
-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com
wpreman
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Welcome, glad you’ve joined us!
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Max
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Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome
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Kipster
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Welcome to lumberjocks. I hope you take advantage of all the possibilities LJ’s offers.
-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison
Todd A. Clippinger
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Howdy! Welcome to Lumberjocks, the best woodworking community anywhere!
I see you already have posted a project. I look forward to seeing more!
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com
rikkor
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Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
Grumpy
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Welcome to Lumberjocks . This is a great community of people with like interests.There is much to learn here & you will have the opportunity to share your skills & ideas with others. I hope you enjoy LJ’s as much as I do.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
jockmike2
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Welcome to LJs. If you need anything just ask anyone.
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Blake
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Good to see another California woodworker in the shop. Welcome to Lumberjocks!
-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com
Paul D
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Welcome to LJs !! Glad you have joined us !!
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Karson
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Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Bureaucrat
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Happy anniversary as a Lumber Jock!
-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!