Isn't she a <cough> BEAUTY?!!!

**John W Dixon** · 01-09-2012, 8:28 PM

Big Congrats Dan. That is one heck of a lathe! One on earth is Bill getting now?

**Mike Cruz** · 01-09-2012, 8:33 PM

Dan, they could each send you a scan of their signature and you could laser engrave it on the lathe...

**Brodie Brickey** · 01-09-2012, 8:56 PM

Dan, congratulations! There's a reason they have 'Beauty' in the name. May you have many years of turning pleasure on it!

**Bernie Weishapl** · 01-09-2012, 9:06 PM

Congrats Dan. I am happy for you and what a wonderful lathe. Hope you have many happy years turning on it.

**Pete Jordan** · 01-09-2012, 9:12 PM

You have reached most turners dreams!

congrats!

**Dan Hintz** · 01-09-2012, 9:28 PM

Thanks, guys... wish I could say having such a beast will make me turn more, but as the other members of DAMP have learned, I turn (or don't) in my own time. Who knows, maybe it'll give me a reason to get the shop in proper order... I still have no idea how I'm going to get that thing 130 miles south, down a hill, and into my basement, possibly with snow on the ground (I REALLY hope not).

**Mike Cruz** · 01-09-2012, 10:08 PM

Dan, it is your money, so I won't tell you what to do with it. I really hope this thing sitting in your basement is the kick in the pants that will turn you into a turning monster!

**charlie knighton** · 01-09-2012, 10:30 PM

congratulations Dan, way to set up to the plate, looking forward to seeing some turnings, just say Geronimo

**Kathy Marshall** · 01-10-2012, 12:45 AM

Congrats Dan! I'm very happy for you, in fact the only thing that would make me happier is if it was heading to my shop!

**Baxter Smith** · 01-10-2012, 8:58 AM

Congrats Dan. My wife would never send me for a lesson if she knew I was going to come back with a Robust!

**Dan Hintz** · 01-10-2012, 9:39 AM

45 minutes after posting my pen pic to FaceBook I had an order for another one, and I was threatened by SWMBO that if I don't start selling something soon from my "hobby" the wrath will culminate in the loss of some precious jewels I have owned for, as far as I can tell, my entire life (or at least right up until I got married). She also half-chuckled to herself that she would be amazed if I actually managed to make something soon enough to sell... I think she's starting to talk to the DAMP crew too much.

Well, Amy "found out" last night. As we slipped into bed, me reading a book and her on the iPad, she innocently asks me who I was talking to on the phone.
SWMBO: Who were you talking to on the phone?
Me: Bill <trying to get my halo to shine a little brighter to blind her>
SWMBO: Bill who?
Me: Grumbine.
SWMBO: Oh? What did you guys talk about? <her tone telling me she's starting to get a bit suspicious>
Me: <a moment of silence while I figure out the least painful way to get a beatdown, coming straight to the point> I'm buying his lathe.
SWMBO: <silence, with the face slowly screwing up... crap> <head starts to shake slightly side to side> How much is it costing you?
Me: Uhm... a lot. <like ripping a bandaid off all at once... get the sting out of the way>
SWMBO: <more silence... double crap>
Me: I love you!
SWMBO: <silence> <closes cover on iPad, rolls over and turns off the light>
Me: I really love you!

She kissed me on the way out the door this morning, so it can't be all bad. Right? Guys? Right?!

**Rich Noterman** · 01-10-2012, 10:04 AM

Sorry Dan ...........no photos it never happen

**Jim Burr** · 01-10-2012, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Dan Hintz

Well, Amy "found out" last night. As we slipped into bed, me reading a book and her on the iPad, she innocently asks me who I was talking to on the phone.
SWMBO: Who were you talking to on the phone?
Me: Bill <trying to get my halo to shine a little brighter to blind her>
SWMBO: Bill who?
Me: Grumbine.
SWMBO: Oh? What did you guys talk about? <her tone telling me she's starting to get a bit suspicious>
Me: <a moment of silence while I figure out the least painful way to get a beatdown, coming straight to the point> I'm buying his lathe.
SWMBO: <silence, with the face slowly screwing up... crap> <head starts to shake slightly side to side> How much is it costing you?
Me: Uhm... a lot. <like ripping a bandaid off all at once... get the sting out of the way>
SWMBO: <more silence... double crap>
Me: I love you!
SWMBO: <silence> <closes cover on iPad, rolls over and turns off the light>
Me: I really love you!

She kissed me on the way out the door this morning, so it can't be all bad. Right? Guys? Right?!

Depends...did you get a peck on the forehead or a drawn out "Hey baby...I wanna have dinner with you tonite" kind of smooch?
I was wondering what poor Bill is going to do for a lathe now? I seem to remember he had a couple in the barn.

**Peter Elliott** · 01-10-2012, 11:51 AM

Remember that shed we talked about. You may need to double it and add in a bathroom

...

Make sure she is home when the other LATHES are leaving... it will help...

**Dan Hintz** · 01-10-2012, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Jim Burr

I was wondering what poor Bill is going to do for a lathe now? I seem to remember he had a couple in the barn.

I'll let him spoil the fun, but suffice it to say he won't have an empty spot in the shop.

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