First real turning on new lathe

[Themackay]

I like those Woody,what diameter is the top.

 

[Woody]

I like those Woody,what diameter is the top.

They are about 8" with a wide opening so that a vase can be put inside for fresh flowers I also have another one that is bigger

 

[Bill Mooney]

Go for it Alan & turn something nice & big.

 

[Themackay]

Progress so far

 

[paulm]

Thats a cracking piece of wood, bring on the finished article. What do you think of your lathe?

 

[Buckeye]

View attachment 10394Progress so far

It's starting to look good Did you say what wood it is?

Peter

 

[Dalboy]

I bet the lathe hardly missed a beat turning that

 

[Themackay]

Yes its so smooth and quiet

 

[Themackay]

Its a maple burr log from home of wood.