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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25th January 2008, 10:18 PM #61
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I don't own a lathe...but I want too.
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*insert funny sentence here*
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25th January 2008, 10:25 PM #62
Neander Normite
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- Melbourne
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25th January 2008, 10:32 PM #63
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- Mar 2007
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- Melbourne
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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
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27th February 2018, 04:33 AM #64
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- Feb 2018
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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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