my first lathe project

Well done Pat. I like the wood in the background. Makes for a nice picture.

-- Bruce from Central New York

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.

-- pat,ohio...http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/patshwigar/

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...

too late napaman. am already additiced. now looking for a bigger lathe. lol.

-- pat,ohio...http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/patshwigar/

Bigger is always better in my book.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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.

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.

-- pat,ohio...http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/patshwigar/

Pat congratulations-your HOOKED! LOL I like the design too, very nicely done Pat.

-- Cathy Krumrei (Krum) http://www.TheCarversCorner.com

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.

Welcome to your new addiction.

-- Maplewood, MN

You’re off to a great start.

KEEP ON TURNING.

-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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

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.

-- pat,ohio...http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/patshwigar/

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

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.

-- pat,ohio...http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/patshwigar/

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.

Is Christmas coming pat. Well just splurge for one. You deserve it.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

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.

-- pat,ohio...http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/patshwigar/

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

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/