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This should be interesting. It will be the largest I have done by several inches and pounds. The piece has three knots in it and two holes.
Not probably the smartest piece of wood to make my first big piece.
Oh well, no one has ever accused me of being smart.
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Go For it! Can't wait to see what you see in that wood.
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Looking forward to seeing the finished product! Should make one heck of a candy dish!!! Have fun with it!
Steve
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Please don’t let that happen!
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That thing must be 20"! Can't wait to see what you and the wood decide to do! Good luck..Bill..
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Uh....Toney.....posting that photo in the turners forum and asking for someone to stop you is like running into a heroin den with needle in your hand and asking someone to stop you!
Have fun guy! Can't wait to see the outcome!
Ken
So much to learn, so little time.....
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Originally Posted by Ken Fitzgerald
Uh....Toney.....posting that photo in the turners forum and asking for someone to stop you is like running into a heroin den with needle in your hand and asking someone to stop you!
Have fun guy! Can't wait to see the outcome!
I think this is about the best summation I've seen of the addictive nature of woodturning!!
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In my best Larry the cable guy voice - Now that is funny, I don't care who you are.Uh....Toney.....posting that photo in the turners forum and asking for someone to stop you is like running into a heroin den with needle in your hand and asking someone to stop you!
Have fun guy! Can't wait to see the outcome!
Toney
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Yes STOP NOW! Send it to me so you won't be tempted!!!!!
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Go for it Toney, if I can turn 1500mm diameter x 125mm thick, that one should be a piece of cake.
Jim
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Stop!
Then buy another gouge.
Then proceed.
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Wear your face shield and go for it. Looks interesting.
Bernie
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Please also make sure your lathe is securely held down to use it in this orientation. With the headstock rotated, you can indeed turn larger diameter things, but the closer to platters you are, the safer it will be. The mass of the turning in "that direction" WILL affect the balance of your whole setup and safety should be your first concern. Take light cuts, too. That said, enjoy! 'Looking forward to seeing the results.
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Wait a minute...I need to back up a bit before you start turning that thing.
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Gee Toney, if that ting were to get loose it could roll all the way up here to the UP. Have fun, lots of pictures.
Bob
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