nz_carver 26th December 2009, 03:04 PM Ok all I was a good lttle monster this year:B
so I got a mini lathe for xmass off mum and dad
last minute thing
as they were going to get me a bandsaw but I got one off here
that i get in the new year:U
I got a set of turning tools as well:2tsup:
I get a chuck at end of jan(birthday)
If any one has woood they want to give a home to im happy to help
wood for wine anyone or beer ??
I know its a mini tathe and some may say its better to get a big one but I dont want to get lost with turning and forget about my carving
wheelinround 26th December 2009, 03:28 PM Well done Dave even has wood/chips/dust on it but tools don't :U well set up.
I'll donate some wood, will pine do :q.
Ok you get yourself into Blue Mountains turners when they get back. Some great fellows there will help.
wheelinround 26th December 2009, 03:30 PM Dave just noticed in 2nd photo there is something being dragged under tailstock on the farside way remove and clean under the tailstock.
Sawdust Maker 26th December 2009, 03:46 PM NZ Carver
Happy new lathe
I know where there's a big pile of timber for the begging, but Wheelin won't tell us where MiL is :doh:
wheelinround 26th December 2009, 03:50 PM NZ Carver
Happy new lathe
I know where there's a big pile of timber for the begging, but Wheelin won't tell us where MiL is :doh:
I have no problem telling where MiL is.............she is at home at her place :q
coffenup 26th December 2009, 07:55 PM congrats & happy turnings
regards Michael
Sawdust Maker 26th December 2009, 09:30 PM I have no problem telling where MiL is.............she is at home at her place :q
and no doubt has the double barrel guarding your stash :o
Christos 26th December 2009, 09:51 PM I know its a mini tathe and some may say its better to get a big one but I dont want to get lost with turning and forget about my carving
Then you will have to be called nz_turner.
:D
artme 27th December 2009, 12:03 AM That lathe was probably made in Brasil. Evry second thing here is white and blue -that blue.:U:U
mick61 27th December 2009, 10:04 PM Now you just need some decent chisels to go with the chinese set.One Bowl gouge one Skew a Parting tool made from a large Hacksaw blade a Spindle Gouge and a couple of McJing blanks for Scrapers. Sky`s the limit.
Welcome to the ADDICTION.MICK:D
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