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The addiction has begun—turning wood that is. I’ve been waiting for the OK for another major purchase from the “boss” and for my birthday, I got the Jet 1220 lathe. Once I got it all set up, emptied my local library of all their books on lathes and turning, and watched as many reruns of woodworks and new yankee workshop turning episodes, I gave it a go. My wife likes mojitos and suggested I make her a muddler….so here it is. I realize there are a lot of awesome turners on this site (which provided loads of inspiration in just looking at their wonderful work), so don’t laugh too hard. Now I can understand the addiction: I’ve tasted it and it was good!
BTW, the shakiness of the first picture was not the effect of a mojito but rather too slow of a shutter speed. That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it. Wood is Goncalo Alves.
-- GSY from N. Idaho
11 comments so far
spoonman
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posted 453 days ago
Looks like a fine job for a first turn. I’m still waiting for the boss to approve a lathe purchase. ;)
Thanks for the post.
-- I came, I saw, I pondered...
lew
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posted 452 days ago
Man what a sneaky, underhanded, despicable, low down, unscrupulous excuse to get a lathe. I LOVE IT!!! :>)
Nice turning, BTW.
Lew
brianinpa
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posted 452 days ago
Very nice job. Now that the first one is done, what’s next? Wait until you give her: a decorative bowl?
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.
trifern
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posted 452 days ago
Your journey has just begun. Nice job turning out your first project. I look forward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
thetimberkid
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posted 452 days ago
Great job!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 452 days ago
Hi Scopemonkey;
Great, your first lathe project and you make a stick for your wife to hit you with. lol
Turning, like so many other aspects of woodworking is addictive.
Even just talking bout it. (see lumberjocks.com)
Lee
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 452 days ago
Very nice for a first turning.
You’ll soon find out that your scrap bin will be a great source of material.
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jeanmarc
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posted 452 days ago
Very nice job.
!!
!
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MsDebbieP
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posted 452 days ago
laughing??? This is great!
Congrats on the toy, the creation, and the happy boss.
Oh and I believe you: slow shutter speed.. really, honest .. I do!
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KevinB
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posted 451 days ago
I have not had a chance to turn anything yet, but from what I can see that is definitely nothing to laugh at! Great job.
-- Kevin
scopemonkey
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posted 451 days ago
Thanks for all the kind encouragement. I’m going to make a mallet next and then try a bowl.
-- GSY from N. Idaho