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this is my first turning on a lathe.
well really a toy lathe. is a dremel moto-lathe. i want a larger one. lol.
-- pat,ohio...http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/patshwigar/
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20 comments so far
brunob
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posted 129 days ago
Well done Pat. I like the wood in the background. Makes for a nice picture.
-- Bruce from Central New York
pat sherman
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posted 129 days ago
thanks brunob. that backround wood is the back of a woodburning i am doing on maple.
on the other side are two bears and the grand teton mts.
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Napaman
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posted 129 days ago
very cool…be careful…i hear the lathe is ADDICTING…I am gonna use mine SOOON…dying to try it…as soon as i finish all the other things i am in the middle of…
-- Matt, Napa, CA...177 days to sanity...
pat sherman
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posted 129 days ago
too late napaman. am already additiced. now looking for a bigger lathe. lol.
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GaryK
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posted 129 days ago
Bigger is always better in my book.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
trifern
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posted 129 days ago
Welcome to “As the World turns.” Nice job on your first turning. I think I have read Gary’s book. Bigger is better. I have a 16” swing and still want more. Oh well.
-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.
pat sherman
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posted 129 days ago
what i know ab out turning is that i know nothing . have so much to learn.
this tiny dremel moto-tool is but a toy.
but am looking for a bigger one i can play with. first i have to sell something to pay for it.
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Cathy Krumrei
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posted 129 days ago
Pat congratulations-your HOOKED! LOL I like the design too, very nicely done Pat.
-- Cathy Krumrei (Krum) http://www.TheCarversCorner.com
Bob Collins
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posted 129 days ago
Very nice Pat. Join the club, you don’t have to be fish to be hooked. We got ya.
Bob.
-- Bob C, Australia. I smile all the time because I dont really know whats going on.
rikkor
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posted 129 days ago
Welcome to your new addiction.
-- Maplewood, MN
Dick Cain
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posted 129 days ago
You’re off to a great start.
Now that you have the feel of it, it won’t be long before you’ll have a nice new lathe,
but it doesn’t have to be new.
It takes a long time to wear out a good lathe.
KEEP ON TURNING.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
itsme_timd
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posted 129 days ago
Yep, that’s a darn good start. I have an olivewood candlestick in my shop (more of a polished ‘stick’ than a candlestick!) that was one of my first projects. I’m hooked on pens now… trying bowls soon.
Enjoy!
-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA
pat sherman
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posted 129 days ago
thanks guys. did my second little vase yesterday. adn tried like the devil to make a turned flower. needless to say it did not work. but the you-tube guy made it look so easy. lol. NOT>
will keep trying.
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jockmike2
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posted 125 days ago
With your ability Pat you will not have a bit of trouble mastering the lathe. Just a matter of practice. You have a good start. Nice candle stick holder. mike
-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com
pat sherman
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posted 125 days ago
well i got my lathe. now to learn to use it have tofind a face plate and a 4 jaw chuck yet. get my tools sharp. then i am off and running.
wish me luck.
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brianinpa
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posted 125 days ago
Pat you are standing on the top of a very slippery slope, and there is a large pool of water at the bottom… Come on in the water is fine: turning is addictive. Enjoy and keep the posting coming.
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.
Karson
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posted 125 days ago
Is Christmas coming pat. Well just splurge for one. You deserve it.
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com
pat sherman
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posted 125 days ago
well karson, xmas came early this year. got my lathe all ready togo. getting my tools sharpened and taking a lesson monday. then i am off and running. also need to build a table on wheels to support the lathe so i cna move it around. so many things to do. so little time.
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ryno101
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posted 112 days ago
Pat… I’m with you. Started out borrowing a friends Jet Pen Lathe, and soon realized the limitations of a 1/12 hp engine and two speeds, with a 2” swing!
I’m moving up to a mini lathe! Not much of a jump, but when you’re on a budget…
Keep up the turning!
-- Ryno
pat sherman
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posted 112 days ago
welli am learning. slow but learning.
got a nice piece of black walnut in the lathe now. will see what turns up out of it. if it looks decent will post a picture of it. if not firewood. lol.
-- pat,ohio...http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/patshwigar/