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Dodgyboy
3rd June 2009, 12:55 PM
Can I turn an oval shape on my Hafco lathe I am looking to make some fishing lures (poppers) and they need to be slightly oval like a hammer handle. Any help please
RETIRED
3rd June 2009, 01:06 PM
Yep.:D
Manuka Jock
3rd June 2009, 01:13 PM
Can I turn an oval shape on my Hafco lathe I am looking to make some fishing lures (poppers) and they need to be slightly oval like a hammer handle. Any help please
Try this thread ,
http://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=94312&highlight=oval+turning
failing that , use the 'Search' function at the top of the page , and enter 'oval turning' . and browse the threads , especially the 'Woodturning General' ones .
You will get humorous responses to your query , enjoy them :2tsup:
You will get idiotic responses too . As you can see, they are best ignored.
Dodgyboy
3rd June 2009, 05:59 PM
Thanks Manuka Jock that worked a treat
Manuka Jock
3rd June 2009, 06:05 PM
No worries Dodgy ,
its' looking good mate :2tsup:
texx
3rd June 2009, 07:39 PM
your not letting any grass grow around that new lathe are ya :2tsup::2tsup:
thefixer
3rd June 2009, 09:26 PM
Get a GMC lathe. Couldn't get anything but ovals when I had mine:D
Dodgyboy
3rd June 2009, 09:31 PM
Get a GMC lathe. Couldn't get anything but ovals when I had mine:D
Hehehehehe I had one of them for 3 days and hav upgraded already:U:U:U
Dodgyboy
3rd June 2009, 09:33 PM
your not letting any grass grow around that new lathe are ya :2tsup::2tsup:
No Texx I am rather hooked I am affraid:U:U
Ed Reiss
4th June 2009, 12:38 PM
Get a GMC lathe. Couldn't get anything but ovals when I had mine:D
yer sure it wasn't the operator, Shorty???:doh: