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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posted 62 days ago
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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posted 62 days ago
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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posted 62 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks! Enjoy yourself.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Scott Bryan
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posted 62 days ago
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.
-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.
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
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
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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posted 61 days ago
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.
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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!
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Paul D
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Welcome to LJs !! Glad you have joined us !!
-- Paul D, Atlanta GA
Karson
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Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard.
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com