View Poll Results: Am I a turner

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  • I own a lathe and I am a turner

    47 64.38%
  • I own a lathe and feel intimidated by it

    10 13.70%
  • I am the omnipotent turner

    2 2.74%
  • Don't give a rats ring

    14 19.18%
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  1. #61
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    QLD
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    I don't own a lathe...but I want too.
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    *insert funny sentence here*

  2. #62
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Melbourne
    Age
    65
    Posts
    4,239

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    Got a lathe, need the turner that goes with it.

  3. #63
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    60

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    just resently unearthed (from way back of shed)...a green one with a mtr bed ....now to find time to play with it

  4. #64
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Location
    Hudson Valley, NY
    Age
    54
    Posts
    1

    Default I have a Lathe in my shop

    I am primarily a hand tool woodworker (although I do have a bandsaw I occasionally use for rough dimensioning). I make mostly furniture, boxes, and household items. Being that this would be only my 2nd stationary power tool in the shop, it was a big decision for me to buy a lathe. Ultimately, I did buy one about 2 years ago because I wanted to expand my capability to make turned legs, 1/2 columns, 1/4 columns, etc for furniture. I was intimidated by the lathe at first (especially since I prefer not to use power tools), but I quickly came to appreciate this machine in my shop. It can be quite handy. For instance, last night I turned a dowel that was 15/16" diameter for the purpose of sharpening a new in-cannel gouge (and we know how tricky those can be). I've also turned some shaving brush handles, shaving brush/razor stands, small bowls and, lidded boxes. It can be fun and sometimes its a nice change of pace from the benchwork. I can't see myself becoming a full-time turner anytime soon, but its a nice arrow to have in the quiver.

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