Well, took a few minutes to do the inaugural run of the new Delta midi 46-460.......I must say I am fairly impressed with the little machine......I put heavy cuts on it and never bogged it down in the middle speed range nor when I sanded on the low belt speed ranges.........very nice indeed!
Then it happened..... .......you know, when you almost have the turning completed! The Stonewall Jackson white oak is approximately 350 years old, and whenever I turn it, I never know what will happen! I need to get some of this wood taken care of and sent to museums, etc who are asking for pieces for their display, so I decided to sort of take care of the inaugural run and make something from the SJPT at the same time.
I was on the lid, and the thing exploded on me! I hate when that happens! No catch.......just came apart....I think it is because this tree has some serious windshake after 3-1/2 centuries of storms, winters, droughts, floods and everything mother nature threw at it. I had a good one going, but alas.......to no avail!