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  1. 02-03-2007, 5:15 PM #1
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    First turning

    I was in need of a mortising mallet so decided to try my hand at turning one. This is the first time using a lathe other than metal shop 20 years ago. Bought the lathe for $50.00, 12" atlas metal lathe with lots of accessories including wood turning.

    The mallet's made from some oak I had laying around. Has numerous wormholes/paths in it, but it's a mallet. Weighs 18oz. Very fun. Definitely see myself doing more..

    Thanks for looking.
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  3. 02-03-2007, 5:28 PM #2
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    Hey Ron looks mighty fine to me for your first one. Form and finish look great. Nice job.
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  4. 02-03-2007, 5:31 PM #3
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    That is beautiful... looks like a mean mallet!!! You are way ahead of where I was when I first started! Make sure we get pictures of any future turnings! We love pictures
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  5. 02-03-2007, 5:50 PM #4
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    Very nice work Ron - specially for your first turning! Have to warn you about turning - it messes with your head - waaayyyy to much fun!

    Look forward to seeing more of your posts!

    Be safe, have fun and post often!
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  6. 02-03-2007, 6:24 PM #5
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    Very nice practical mallet! Nicely done! Yup....turning......often referred to as "Spin Crack"!
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  7. 02-03-2007, 6:51 PM #6
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    Great looking mallot,Ron. You certainly haven't lost your touch,even after all those years! Did you fill the head with anythig to make it heavier? I have a piece of ash thats drying to make mine with.
    Thanks for sharing.
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  8. 02-03-2007, 8:14 PM #7
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    Good lookin' work. Nice.
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  9. 02-03-2007, 8:21 PM #8
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    Nice Job!
    Now don't let that fall into the wrong hands!
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  10. 02-03-2007, 9:19 PM #9
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    'Nuther one bites the dust! Great job on the mallet, Ron! Looks to me like you're off to the races on the spinny thing!
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  11. 02-03-2007, 9:26 PM #10
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    Nice job on that mallet Ron looks good and will be functional too.
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  12. 02-03-2007, 9:47 PM #11
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    The first thing you should know Ron is that even though you may want to use that as a mallet, the actual terminology for the first turning is "Bonker". And a mighty fine Bonker it is!

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  13. 02-04-2007, 12:08 AM #12
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    Beautiful job, and a bonker for your first turning!!!!! You are soooooo going to fit in here!
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    Looks like your on your way to turning Ron!
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  15. 02-04-2007, 9:09 AM #14
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    Thanks for the comments everyone. Already started another project last night but didn't get far due to being tired from the day. I'm sticking with spindle projects for awhile to get proficient with the basics. I don't have a faceplate yet either.

    John I did not fill the head with anything. I may in the future if 18oz is not enough but for now it seems just about right.

    Bonker, funny...I didn't know that.

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  16. 02-04-2007, 10:18 AM #15
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    Nice bonker, Ron. My first one was much cruder than that! Welcome to the addiction.
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