A STUBBY gloat

**Calm** · 3rd May 2009, 06:10 PM

Yep this is exactly what the title says a gloat that i got a stubby yesterday and you didnt.

So some photos

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It was my birthday and also a BBQ at my house for forum members.

It was organsied to pickup on Friday afternoon in Carrum Downs so i went down with the trailer and picked it up, then picked up Skew and home to Ballarat.

We were wondering how to unload it so my SIL came around and after removing the bed, tailstock & banjo he lifted up the front of the trailer and Skew and i carefully (very very carefully) slid it out onto the concrete floor of the shed.

Skew made 2 chisel handles on it on friday night while i cut some blanks for the turners on Saturday, Then "claimed" it first on Saturday and it wasnt until after teh BBQ that i snuck out to the shed and finished roughing out the bowl had been mucking around with. (like a bloody old woman)

Then and Nalmo had another go and i finallly had a second attempt later in the afternoon.

**Calm** · 3rd May 2009, 06:14 PM

So today i had to go to the farm for the morning and then this afternoon i got into the shed and roughed down the outside of the last 5 blanks that the others didnt do yesterday.

I am waiting for inserts for my SN2 chucks before i do the insides of these blanks. ( & Skew kindly brought theirs with them yesterday)

So hear they are some Silky Oak from the tree i slabbed in Queensland, some wasatree from the Main street of Ballarat and one peice that i was kindly given by MicD when in Queensland.

Suggestions on the final shapes is welcome. remember the inside is yet to be done.

When the big silky oak was on i started it at about 400 rpm without the lathe being bolted down at all.

So to all you losers who dont own a STUBBY do yourself a favour and buy one

In case you cant tell i am very happy with it. Now to pay off the bankcard. ah well that means more time in the truck and less time in the shed - just doesnt seem fair - i reckon work is totally overated.

Cheers all - i gotta go polish it up before my kids take me out for tea.

**bobsreturn2003** · 3rd May 2009, 06:34 PM

very nice. please send to me in kuranda ,and i promise to clean it every day!!!! well done always wanted one . one day maybe . cheers bob

**new_guy90** · 3rd May 2009, 06:38 PM

na dont want a stubby to big for me. have fun

**dai sensei** · 3rd May 2009, 06:48 PM

Lucky man, I'm totally envious

. Not just to have a Stubby, but to have the room to put one

Enjoy

**jefferson** · 3rd May 2009, 09:27 PM

Calm,

I am so very disappointed - and happy - for/with you.

First, a man with 6 chisels doesn't need a Stubby. (You shoulda got a Vicmarc!). Are you now a tool sl*t?

But I know you have been so patient, so please enjoy and turn some really big stuff!.

regards Jeff

**Calm** · 3rd May 2009, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by jefferson

Calm,

I am so very disappointed - and happy - for/with you.

First, a man with 6 chisels doesn't need a Stubby. (You shoulda got a Vicmarc!). Are you now a tool sl*t?

But I know you have been so patient, so please enjoy and turn some really big stuff!.

regards Jeff

Thanks mate i am desperately looking for a peice of wood i can lift that is 750mm diameter. might have to be cypress. As for chisels you & Ern have been influencing me slightly and Jim Carroll is now a slightly richer man as a result.

Will get a big bit on there shortly and you can be sure there will be photos.

Cheers

**RETIRED** · 3rd May 2009, 10:04 PM

So all those with VL 300's etc can safely leave their lathes unguarded now. The threat has passed and people can sleep safely in the fact that Ccaallmm (name changed to reflect the new status) seems happy with his new toy.

**tea lady** · 3rd May 2009, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by

So all those with VL 300's etc can safely leave their lathes unguarded now. The threat has passed and people can sleep safely in the fact that Ccaallmm (name changed to reflect the new status) seems happy with his new toy.

Yeah! But now people with hoists (to heave those big lumps o' wood ) have to guard their workshops.

**RETIRED** · 3rd May 2009, 10:46 PM

Gees you are right. Better lock the fork lift up and guard the gantry.

**DJ’s Timber** · 3rd May 2009, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by tea lady

Yeah! But now people with hoists (to heave those big lumps o' wood ) have to guard their workshops.

You do raise a good point there tealady.

Especially when you have people like me roaming with a crane truck and a recently acquired forklift

**tea lady** · 3rd May 2009, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by DJ's Timber

You do raise a good point there tealady.

Especially when you have people like me roaming with a crane truck and a recently acquired forklift

Is your forklift all terrain? Or have you concreted the back yard.

**Calm** · 3rd May 2009, 11:13 PM

Hey come on this thread is about me not DJ & his bloo&y forklift - get back on topic

**DJ’s Timber** · 3rd May 2009, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by tea lady

Is your forklift all terrain? Or have you concreted the back yard.

Couldn't tell you that, it'll take the suspense out

And no I haven't concreted the yard

**Grumpy John** · 3rd May 2009, 11:36 PM

David, am I seeing double or are you a now a man of many letters

. Congratulations on the new acquisition.

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