| Project by Picken5 | posted 132 days ago | 371 views | 0 times favorited | 2 comments |  |
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I recently acquired a free lathe – well, almost free, I agreed to pay $40 for it. It’s a lousy lathe (Cummins) but it was good enough to spin a cylindrical wood stand that I needed to sand for another project. The lathe also came with a few inexpensive turning tools. Having no experience with any of these things, I did some research and made a stab at sharpening the tools. Then, just before Christmas, I put a scrap piece of walnut in the lathe and started turning. A bit of sanding and some BLO, this Christmas tree ornament was the result. It was kinda fun! (One of these days I may have to invest in a decent lathe.)
-- Howard - "A bad day in the workshop is still better than a good day at the office."
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RichardMu
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#1 posted 131 days ago
Nice looking ornament. I always have fun turning on the lathe and the small projects are quick and great practice. It does get kind of addicting.
-- You will never build it unless you try. The second one always turns out better.
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#2 posted 130 days ago
Nice turning job..with new learning and some fun, turned out great. Keep it up!
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