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  1. 12-09-2005, 6:52 PM #1
    Bob Noles
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    Smile Santa came early

    I finally made it out to the shop this afternoon to uncrate my new arrival. I was requested to make and post some pictures that I have attached when I got it put together.

    This is the PSI Turncrafter Pro in person. I selected this lathe after much research, personal debate and the help of knowledgable people both here and abroad. I believe this is going to be an excellent beginner lathe and appears to be well made. I have it sitting on my workbench at the moment, but hope to get started building a true lathe stand tomorrow.

    Assembly took less than 15 minutes and another 5 to wipe the "protective coating" (mystery gunk ) off the surfaces. After that I pluged it in and threw the switch. At first I was startled because it seemed like nothing happened then I realized it was running at full speed. VERY quiet and vibration free. A solid piece of equipment for the money in my opinion.

    Well.... enjoy the pictures and let's see if I can learn to turn now. No more excuses
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  3. 12-09-2005, 7:01 PM #2
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    Congrats on the lathe Bob......But that shop, it's waayyy to clean. I reckon you will fix that soon enough though
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  4. 12-09-2005, 7:14 PM #3
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    Yeah Bob....I really LOVE how clean everything is. I think I'll go down to the shop tonight and tidy up a little just so I can feel better. But aside from that....What a pretty piece of equipment!!!! It looks right at home. Congratulations!!
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    Congrats Bob. Looks like a nice piece of equipment. I guess I am like John better tidy up a little. Going to get mine Sunday. Now put a little sawdust around it.
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  6. 12-09-2005, 8:22 PM #5
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    Looks like a great lathe kinda like a Jet in PSI clothes.

    Now get turning. Turning & turning the wood goes round where it stops we don't want to know. If it stops the fun will be all over. Well then again the fun is probably all over by the time we get done anyway. Thats what a broom is for.
    I usually find it much easier to be wrong once in while than to try to be perfect.

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    Thumbs up

    Congrats Bob!
    Now, relax your grip on the edge, resistance is futile....................Enjoy the ride!
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  8. 12-09-2005, 8:45 PM #7
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    NICE little machine. It appears to be very similar to the Jet Mini, as Bart mentioned. I look forward to a full report on how you like it. I wish Santa would come early at my house. I guess you were a REAL good boy this year!
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  9. 12-09-2005, 8:53 PM #8
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    Hah hah hah...another slope to slip and slide down!

    Welcome to the world of turning, Bob!

    Take care,

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    Well what on earth are you waiting for????? I was hacking away at a chunk of wood the second I turned my mini on!
    Congrats, Bob. There will be no return. I'm predicting that within a year you will be slobbering over a new White Whale or a Mustard Yellow Chunk of iron or, since you will be used to red, maybe a Bright Red DVR.

    PS You better frame those pictures 'cause your shop will NEVER be that clean again, at least not if you actually use that red thing!
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  11. 12-09-2005, 9:33 PM #10
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    Well it's about dang time!

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    Great looking piece of hardware Bob. I expect we will see some pix of some bowls tommorrow, right???
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    Congrats, Bob. That does look like a real good place to start.
    Waiting for pics of your first piece.




    Hmm...





    Still waiting...




    Well, haven't you turned anything yet?!

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    Me thinks

    that Bob is going to have a late night tonight!
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    Awright, Bob!!! Congrats. Looks to be a substantial little spinny thing you got there! And you're right...No more excuses for you!!! Now, just make sure when you're planning the stand for it and placement in your shop that, you'll still leave enough room for the big Powermatic you're getting next year! Yup, you've been assimilated! Enjoy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Carole Valentine
    that Bob is going to have a late night tonight!
    I sure hope so. We gotta get him primed for the next contest!!!!!
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