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2nd January 2013, 03:12 AM #1
Sad day: considering selling my ornamental lathe.
Hi everybody, it with a heavy heart I am announcing that we are considering selling her as due to my back injury I just can't get into her and I rather not cut her legs or anything to modify her for me, she just too beautiful to do that. I have no idea what a fair price is. She is so heavy she will need a forklift to load her. What so you think I should ask for her to sell if we did decide to sell her?
Thanks
Toni
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2nd January 2013, 09:40 AM #2
Toni that is not good news at all about your back. so many are suffering similar pain.
Its also a shame having acquired the lathe you really haven't got to get much benefit of use.
If only I had the space for starters I'd be putting my hand up seriously.
I suggest you contact Decorative Ornamental Turners QLD or OTGA as well.
As for price thats something you'll have to decide on.
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2nd January 2013, 09:55 AM #3
well do you know what a fair price range for a ot Lathe? need some ideas.
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2nd January 2013, 10:08 AM #4
Greatly depends on
1 what you paid for it
2 condition its in now and what if any modifications restoration, parts added etc
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2nd January 2013, 12:20 PM #5Skwair2rownd
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That is sad news Toni!
I can't help out with any idea of price. Wheelin is right in what he says though.
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2nd January 2013, 12:48 PM #6
yea still in 2 minds as she not eating grass. not sure it just food something I am thinking of but very aware if I do I could greatly regret it. so gonna make sure I make the right sure first that what I want
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2nd January 2013, 01:23 PM #7
Toni,
You seem very attached to your old girl. If I were you I think I would just put a sheet over her and let her sit while you and your back sort something out. She is in a safe place where you can go from time to time to look at her and cover her up.
Take some time to see how you feel in the coming weeks and months. Don't do anything hasty. All the best for the New YearJust do it!
Kind regards Rod
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5th January 2013, 07:58 PM #8GOLD MEMBER
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Rather than chopping bits off the lathe, have you considered making a tilted base?
Sheet of thick ply to bolt everything to & stand on, then bolt a couple of hardwood rails to it with the top angled so the lathe is tilted forwards, bolt the legs down. You then add a platform on top of the main ply sheet to stand on, add or remove spacers/layers until you are at a comfortable height.
You could even fit a 'hitching rail' to rest your backside against (and stop you accidentally falling off the raised platform).
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11th February 2013, 04:43 AM #9GOLD MEMBER
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Keep the lathe dry and oil it up and let it run a bit from time to time.
I am 73 and have had back problems that had me out of work for 6 months at a time, and 2 years ago foot problems that made it excruciatingly painful to stand.
I have worked through both and can stand at the lathe for 3 - 5 hours at a time.
Give it a little time, do your exercises and be careful. You are still quite young and much can change for the better. If not the back, your mental attitude.
Reynolds Price lived with terrible pain for many years, but kept going:
Reynolds Price Obituary
Reynolds Price: Overcoming Pain with Hypnosis and Biofeedback - Storied Mind
Hang in there.So much timber, so little time.
Paul
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