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My other hobby besides my cars is woodworking. My new toy is a new lathe that I just got. For those of you that are into woodworking.
It's a Powermatic 4224.
24 inch swing 42 inch between centers 3 hp 3 phrase motor variable speed weight 891 pounds
Boy was it a job getting it out of the back of the truck and into the shop.
There are also a few pictures of some things I have turned. The good stuff has all been sold. I have 2 stores that sell my turnings. A local art gallery and a high end gift shop.
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Nice machine! and it looks like you know how to use it! Nothing like working with real wood.
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Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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Nice stuff you made. I miss using a wood lathe. The last time I used one was in 8th grade woodshop class. Posts: 5682 | From: Dearborn,Mi. | Registered: Feb 2002
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My father-in-law has been doing stuff like that for a couple of years now, mainly tables, entertainment centers, etc. He bought a lathe a couple of months ago and loves it! Wish I had the patience for that type of work...
Posts: 361 | From: Rusk, Texas | Registered: Dec 2003
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It's the greatest thing in the world to help you relax and forget about all your problems.
Come home from a rough day at work, change clothes and go out to the shop and put a piece of cherry or walnut on the lathe. Turn the lathe on and forget about the day's problems. Nothing matters how but you and the piece of wood. Love it!