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Post by triplefreak on Jan 30, 2010 17:44:44 GMT -6
I bought this lathe today, from my tax refund. Here's the Linky. It should be here in a week or so. My big Grizzly is having problems turning something so small. |
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Post by TDHofstetter on Jan 30, 2010 18:10:00 GMT -6
That's a pretty neat li'l lathe. If memory serves, that's the same lathe TJ uses.
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Post by triplefreak on Jan 30, 2010 18:13:04 GMT -6
I got it specifically for turning pens. I hope it works well. If not, I'll be sending it back.  |
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Post by Ruffnek on Jan 30, 2010 18:47:59 GMT -6
I would say congratulations but without pics of that lathe in your shop, I'm afraid it just didn't happen. ;D
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Post by triplefreak on Jan 30, 2010 19:07:53 GMT -6
I would say congratulations but without pics of that lathe in your shop, I'm afraid it just didn't happen. ;D I only bought it today. No one I know of has same day service.  |
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Jan 30, 2010 23:34:19 GMT -6
Nice lil lathe...
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Post by Doug B on Jan 31, 2010 0:54:34 GMT -6
Sounds like a gloat...waiting for pics to confirm ;D
Welcome to penturning TF!
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Post by sachbvn on Jan 31, 2010 2:11:12 GMT -6
Let us know when it comes in - agreed, welcome to pen turning!
Zac
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Post by triplefreak on Jan 31, 2010 4:59:41 GMT -6
Well, I spoke too soon. My wife put the kibosh on the purchase until after we get a few things done on the house.
At least I have something to look forward to, some day.
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Post by sachbvn on Jan 31, 2010 13:17:34 GMT -6
Oh man - that sucks!!! Well....at least you have your full sized one!
Zac
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Post by triplefreak on Jan 31, 2010 19:50:42 GMT -6
Oh man - that sucks!!! Well....at least you have your full sized one! Zac Yeah, thanks for the support brother. My wife read off a laundry list of stuff we need for this house, and I felt kind of guilty for wanting a new lathe. Naturally, she was correct in our needs vs. wants. That sucks, but what can you do, huh? |
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Jan 31, 2010 20:26:06 GMT -6
Bummer...  |
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Post by Ruffnek on Jan 31, 2010 20:41:15 GMT -6
Oh man - that sucks!!! Well....at least you have your full sized one! Zac Yeah, thanks for the support brother. My wife read off a laundry list of stuff we need for this house, and I felt kind of guilty for wanting a new lathe. Naturally, she was correct in our needs vs. wants. That sucks, but what can you do, huh? I've watched Boodrow sell over $800 worth of bottle stoppers in one day...and not even his best day. It wouldn't take long to pay for the lathe AND take care of that laundry list at that rate. But, I am also married and I understand. Bummer about the lathe, though. |
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Post by TDHofstetter on Jan 31, 2010 21:08:20 GMT -6
I'm not married (at the moment - may change soon), but I definitely understand about finances & how needs MUST come before wants. I've been through times when needs came very dearly and wants were only a distant dream.
I've also been through times, though, when another person was dictating the distinction between needs & wants, and prioritizing her wants above mine despite the fact that I was (by her free choice, not because of needs) the only earner. I'm not saying that's true of anyone else, it's just a thought from my past pokin' through the veil.
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Post by tomd on Jan 31, 2010 23:36:52 GMT -6
A wife or a lathe, a wife or a lathe, at my age you have to think about that for awhile.
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Post by fredbelknap on Feb 1, 2010 7:59:30 GMT -6
We all do what we have to do. You probably made the right decision How about fixing your Griz lathe to do what you need. Lathes are pretty basic.  |
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Post by sawduster on Feb 1, 2010 9:57:25 GMT -6
A wife or a lathe, a wife or a lathe, at my age you have to think about that for awhile. You better watch it, the LOYL might start reading this thread, and then you might have to stay awake nights in order to preserve certain body parts. ;D |
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Post by TDHofstetter on Feb 1, 2010 19:15:51 GMT -6
What'd you do, Trip??? Penn State seems to have DISCONTINUED the TurnCrafter Pro lathes now - you can't get to ANY of 'em on their Website tonight!
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Post by Doug B on Feb 1, 2010 22:42:34 GMT -6
Wives always have a way of bringing us back to our senses. Sounds like you need a few more brownie points before you get a new lathe. ;D
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Post by triplefreak on Feb 2, 2010 10:19:31 GMT -6
What'd you do, Trip??? Penn State seems to have DISCONTINUED the TurnCrafter Pro lathes now - you can't get to ANY of 'em on their Website tonight! I must have broke the interwebs. ;D |
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