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DCBluesman

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I've just heard from both Frank Stepanski and Ed "YoYoSpin" Davidson that I won the Phil Brennion Benefit Raffle drawing tonight at the AAW meeting.

From what I understand, it's a Powermatic 3520B.

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For those of you who are truly woodturners, and not mere pen makers like me, can I use this sucker to make a pen? [:p]
 
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You Lucky Ba#$^@#! You really suck!

Really nice lathe. A little overkill for pens so I guess you either have to start turning other things or find someone to give it to. Did I tell you my birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks? No kidding, It's the 6th of July. :D

Congratulations Lou!
 
Good for you Lou! I like it when someone I 'know' wins a high end prize.

The lathe can be used for pens, it's just a waste of space to just use it for pens. If you have ever thought of turning something bigger, this is a great lathe for it. I doubt you will ever NEED another, not that you won't buy another :D:D.

If you are not much into turning other things then it is certainly the type of lathe that most turners would want to own. You could advertise it here and on woodcentral, it should sell in 24hrs. Or, you could have a raffle of your own where you do what you choose with the money.

Good luck which ever way you decide to go. Don't sell it too cheap if you do decide to sell.
 
Originally posted by DCBluesman

I've just heard from both Frank Stepanski and Ed "YoYoSpin" Davidson that I won the Phil Brennion Benefit Raffle drawing tonight at the AAW meeting.

From what I understand, it's a Powermatic 3520B.

Powermatic3520.jpg


For those of you who are truly woodturners, and not mere pen makers like me, can I use this sucker to make a pen? [:p]
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A really good friend once told me that turning could be better than Sex .. THAT just might make the case for him!!!

Congratulations Lou. :D

I don't think that is rated for pen turning however ... I might be able to help you put it to better use ;)[}:)];)

Mrs.
 
Lou, you officially suck. :D

Congrats, bro, it couldn't have gone to a better home.

Lemme know when you're ready for some unique bowl blanks. I been looking for a good guinea pig for some nifty new ideas and prototypes I've come up with. [}:)] Muhahahhha!

Hey, what's the big fence looking thing for? You planning on turning some herds of cattle or something? You know that masterful piece of safety equipment is going to be adorning a bottom shelf next to that stupid table saw anti-death mechanism that we all discard, right? Maybe you can sell it on Ebay. That thing looks like it's really gonna get in the way during the finishing steps... [:p]
 
Great lathe Lou, congratulations!! Do you remember the photos of those humongous pens that circulated on the IAP a while back? Well now you can make them a reality!!:D

Great prize for a great guy!
 
Sweet!!! And yes, you can turn pens on it. But you might need to adjust your technique a bit and you'll need to acquire some smaller tool rests.;)

Oh, and Lou, it's officially "Mustard", not yellow.:D
 
Congrats on the lathe Lou, you can come by and check out mine if you want while waiting for it to show up. You can use it for pens, but you'll need to get a smaller width tool rest so you can get it closer to the blanks. You'll also need 220V and a good bit of space for it. If you lack either, I'll trade you the lathe I won for the lathe you won. [}:)]:D

Originally posted by karlkuehn


Lemme know when you're ready for some unique bowl blanks. I been looking for a good guinea pig for some nifty new ideas and prototypes I've come up with. [}:)] Muhahahhha!

Hey, what's the big fence looking thing for? You planning on turning some herds of cattle or something? You know that masterful piece of safety equipment is going to be adorning a bottom shelf next to that stupid table saw anti-death mechanism that we all discard, right? Maybe you can sell it on Ebay. That thing looks like it's really gonna get in the way during the finishing steps... [:p]
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I'd be willing to be a guinea pig. Don't claim to be the best, or the fastest bowl turner, but I'm always up for something new. I have a bunch of bowls roughed out, need to get with Frank S. for a bowl finishing lesson.

The cage is a protection device, to contain the pieces of the bowl should it explode on the lathe. It will keep them from smacking you in the neck and head area. Stomach and other sensitive areas aren't quite as well protected. Many Mustard Monster owners never put the cage on, but I'm not to proud to use it, especially since I'm still learning how to turn bowls. It flips up and out of the way when not needed for finishing, mounting blanks, spindle turning, etc.

Cheers
 
James, I'm not too proud to use the cage either... I just don't have the space for it. Maybe in my next shop.[:0] So far I've one bowl go on me that I wish the cage had been installed. Scared the crap out of me when a piece hit my face shield. Other than slightly soiled pants, no real harm.[:I] But I did have to call it quits for the day. It kinda rattled me. A steady rest would have prevented the blowup, though.;)
 
So,

Where's the status report, pal????

Are you going to be sporting mustard in your basement (or dining room), or not???

It's really WAY too NICE to pass up!!!:D:D:D
 
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