New turners challenge. Tyler and Frank this is for you

[Don Baer]

OK now that the Abyse has taken it's lathest victims. I am challenging Tyler and Frank to a Bonker challenge. Ken's first piece was a bonker then I think that both Frank and Tyler should each make there first turning a Bonker. So come on, show us what you got lets see your bonkers. (Tyler no thonged bonkers, keep it PG) The turners who participated in the bombing )both actual and simulated will be the judges...

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Okay you two............this is it! One on One......Man to Man......The pressure's on!

[Don Baer]

I think in order for this challenge to be official we should set a date. My Birthday is comming up so lets make the date for entries to be in, my birthday.. Oh it's August 12th so that gives em almost a month. Post your entries on this thread...

[Barry Stratton]

Anyone giving odds? I've got 10 on Tyler.........after all, a bonker is just a big pen!!!

[Don Baer]

So Frank, Tyler are ya up to the challenge.

[Cecil Arnold]

Don, they may be too busy playing with their new lathes to check in at the creek.

[Frank Fusco]

Frank? Me, Frank?
I have osage orange and could make a bonker that would bonk other bonkers back to sawdust.

[Tyler Howell]

I'll take that challenge but I'll have to beg for a later start date.

1. This time of year is just swamped at work. Construction season.
2. Headed to 5 Barns on Thu.
3. New house hunt.
4. Old house remuttling.
5. 2 week vacation in Desolation Sound BC. next month.

Being Abysserated could not have come at a worse time.
I fear these fine treasures may not see day light till after the first snow fall. .

Be patient with me .
Thanks

TJH

[Dave Richards]

Tyler, that lathe is small enough you could take it on board while you're sailing. that is what you'll be doing in Desolation Sound, right?

[Frank Chaffee]

Don,
I have been in such a lather of late I even my head is spinning. This is a very busy time for me right now and I am also preparing for a two week trip to AZ where gf lives (Catalina). Her son is getting married in Sedona, then will be visiting friends and family here and there as well as working on the growing honey-do list.

I feel that Tyler and I have a special kinship within the community of Abysserees that others may not understand or appreciate.

Your suggestion that we each turn bonkers is a timely idea… oh, right, we have already turned bonkers, how could I forget.

Perhaps, armed with our bonkers we could bonk some sense into one another when we detect the other is turning bonkers.

Hmmm, many possibilities here, will bonk on this.

Frank

[Don Baer]

Tyler,
I'm sure Bill has a spare lathe where you could turn your bonker so theres no excuse. Frank, since you comming to AZ anyway. My lathe is set up and I have all of the materials and tools you'll need to turn your bonker, that is if you don't mind the 115 degree heat..