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.
[ 27. April 2004, 07:08 PM: Message edited by: lilredss ]
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on 28 April, 2004 04:56 AM:
Nice machine! and it looks like you know how to use it! Nothing like working with real wood.
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on 28 April, 2004 06:37 AM:
Nice stuff you made. I miss using a wood lathe. The last time I used one was in 8th grade woodshop class. Posted by twobratSS (Member # 2180) on 28 April, 2004 09:08 AM:
Very nice lathe and the work it produced!
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...
Posted by lilredss (Member # 1969) on 28 April, 2004 09:31 AM:
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!
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