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greatdane2 · 10-23-2008, 11:36 PM

I need to make a dog door for the critters and went to the Habitat for Humanity store to see if I can find a screen door that I can change. Found 1 exactly like I had in mind. $20. with the hinge and all.
But as I was loading it into the truck a new Delta Midi lathe with the bed extension and a tool box of gouges, came in. the pric tags were still on it.
So for $200. I get to eat light for a few weeks and learn how to use a lathe.
It must be Murphys law that I find these great deals when I can't afford them.
My workshop is called the doghouse and I am in it for a while. Have to find something nice to make the other half with this new toll. lol.

Alan.

Trout · 10-24-2008, 12:09 AM

I've been thinking about a lathe but Mrs.Trout said NO!

Trout

greatdane2 · 10-24-2008, 12:11 AM

I thinks Mrs.GreatDane did too!

Alan.

minowevie · 10-24-2008, 12:12 AM

Alan, you are one lucky guy. food who needs it, you can eat sawdust . it is high in Nitrogen, that can keep you warm all winter. hehe. I wish I had a lathe. just a small one. then I could make my own finials, that I can not find anywhere. your friend Evie

Trout · 10-24-2008, 12:34 AM

that I would only have to build 20 trucks to break even on the lathe.
1 truck has 10 wheels @ $1.08 pre wheel...

Trout

JohnB · 10-24-2008, 12:54 AM

G'day Alan,
Great find mate.
Sometimes you just gotta run the gauntlet.

Evie, Have you had a look at this place.
http://www.craftparts.com/mall/lobby.asp

I've got a 10% discount coupon which is for distribution if your interested.

minowevie · 10-24-2008, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnB

G'day Alan,
Great find mate.
Sometimes you just gotta run the gauntlet.

Evie, Have you had a look at this place.
http://www.craftparts.com/mall/lobby.asp

I've got a 10% discount coupon which is for distribution if your interested.

John, thanks for the link, I was trying to find a finial, 9/16----- and 1-1/4 tall. I have to make 20 of them to go on the Imperial Tower. out of the book Advanced Scoll Saw clocks buy John Nelson. I tryed to take a picture of the finial. but something crashed on my computer. dang it. I can compound cut them.or just scrollsaw the flat ones. but I would like to find the finials. if I used a lathe. it would be easyer. for sure. thanks alot. your always so thoughtful. your friend Evie

greatdane2 · 10-24-2008, 02:56 AM

Well I have a lathe so just hop on your broom and come and cut your finials here.I'll even cook you dinner.

Alan.

minowevie · 10-24-2008, 09:31 PM

Alan, I just got to love ya. " jump on my broom"

that would hurt my feelings, if I new you wasn't kidding.

I figured out why I couldn't add the picture. when on line, my security wouldn't let me upload the pictures from my camera. so hear are the ones I am looking for. they are pretty normal finials. but the size is smaller than any other I have seen. I can compound cut them. but I need 20 of them. would rather buy them. thanks for the offer Alan. wish I could do just that
your friend Evie
it is the second one. only 1-1/4 tall

greatdane2 · 10-24-2008, 09:52 PM

Give me a couple of years and I might be able to make them for you. Could you put a dowel in your drill press and file and sand it to the shape you want?

Alan.

10-23-2008, 11:36 PM	#1
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,225	A cheap lathe. I need to make a dog door for the critters and went to the Habitat for Humanity store to see if I can find a screen door that I can change. Found 1 exactly like I had in mind. $20. with the hinge and all. But as I was loading it into the truck a new Delta Midi lathe with the bed extension and a tool box of gouges, came in. the pric tags were still on it. So for $200. I get to eat light for a few weeks and learn how to use a lathe. It must be Murphys law that I find these great deals when I can't afford them. My workshop is called the doghouse and I am in it for a while. Have to find something nice to make the other half with this new toll. lol. Alan.

10-24-2008, 12:09 AM	#2
Trout MrsTrout's Husband Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hayward Calif. Posts: 1,711	you DOG! I've been thinking about a lathe but Mrs.Trout said NO! Trout __________________ Hawk G-4 *Jetcraft* Fish are food, not friends!

10-24-2008, 12:34 AM	#5
Trout MrsTrout's Husband Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hayward Calif. Posts: 1,711	I guess I shouldn't have used the example.. that I would only have to build 20 trucks to break even on the lathe. 1 truck has 10 wheels @ $1.08 pre wheel... Trout __________________ Hawk G-4 *Jetcraft* Fish are food, not friends!

10-24-2008, 12:54 AM	#6
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,859	G'day Alan, Great find mate. Sometimes you just gotta run the gauntlet. Evie, Have you had a look at this place. http://www.craftparts.com/mall/lobby.asp I've got a 10% discount coupon which is for distribution if your interested. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" I got holes in both of my shoes Well I'm a walking case of the blues Saw a dollar yesterday But the wind blew it away Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers Last edited by JohnB; 10-24-2008 at 12:57 AM.

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10-24-2008, 12:11 AM	#3
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,225	I thinks Mrs.GreatDane did too! Alan.

10-24-2008, 12:12 AM	#4
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	Alan, you are one lucky guy. food who needs it, you can eat sawdust . it is high in Nitrogen, that can keep you warm all winter. hehe. I wish I had a lathe. just a small one. then I could make my own finials, that I can not find anywhere. your friend Evie

10-24-2008, 02:56 AM	#8
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,225	Well I have a lathe so just hop on your broom and come and cut your finials here.I'll even cook you dinner. Alan.

10-24-2008, 09:52 PM	#10
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,225	Give me a couple of years and I might be able to make them for you. Could you put a dowel in your drill press and file and sand it to the shape you want? Alan.