Popular Post Oldmansbike Posted August 13, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 Always wanted to try my hand at the lathe so I bought a Laguna 1216 a week ago. As soon as I finish the Apostle clock I'm working on I'm going to try my hand at bowls and pens on the lathe. I will post pictures of the clock when I'm done with it. Heres a picture of it almost done. Just have the 3 towers on top and some trim to put on it and its done. Phantom Scroller, John B, OCtoolguy and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 It’s looking great so far Dale! I went through a lathe phase myself a bunch of years ago. I turned hundreds of pens, bottle stoppers, bowls and everything else. I wasn’t selling at the time, so everything I turned I gave away, but I got over it! Woodrush, amazingkevin and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 Your apostle clock looks great! I was into turning for a few years doing the pen, bottle stopper, etc thing. I did not sell my turnings either. I sold everything with the exception of the lathe and tooling. OCtoolguy and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 Your clock looks amazing. I can’t wait to see it finished. OCtoolguy and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1 Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 I use to make pens, shaving brushes, razors, boxes, bowls. Flat work keepsake boxes, small furniture accessories. I am now taking up scroll sawing, hoping i can combine all crafts into one unique piece. I used to sell on Etsy and Ebay, gave that all up. Love my new to me RBI Hawk 226vs. Top notch lathe you have there, i just have a small midi lathe, love it. Carl OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmansbike Posted August 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 Carl I have 2 hawks a 26 and a 20. I've been scrolling since 96 time for something different for a while. The Laguna I bought is a midi not full size. I'm like you hoping to do both when I retire next spring. OCtoolguy and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 With the time and talent in this piece, I have a feeling you won't venture too far from your saws. OCtoolguy and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmansbike Posted August 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 4 hours ago, Jim McDonald said: With the time and talent in this piece, I have a feeling you won't venture too far from your saws. Gotta have time for fishing too. I do like building those clocks. I just ordered the Roman cathedral plans so I won't go to far from the Hawks. amazingkevin, OCtoolguy, Jim McDonald and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1 Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 30 minutes ago, Oldmansbike said: Gotta have time for fishing too. I do like building those clocks. I just ordered the Roman cathedral plans so I won't go to far from the Hawks. Wow, 2 Hawks. So there is no reason why i can't do stuff like that with my hawk then. All i gotta do is walk the line, sounds easy, but i am not there yet. Carl amazingkevin and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmansbike Posted August 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 3 hours ago, carl1 said: Wow, 2 Hawks. So there is no reason why i can't do stuff like that with my hawk then. All i gotta do is walk the line, sounds easy, but i am not there yet. Carl The226 I bought new in 96 the 220 I bought about a month ago used. I bought it for a spare. The 226 is 24 years old but still going strong. The clocks aren't that bad to make just takes lots of time and patience. I started on this clock in the middle of May and I should have it done by labor day I hope. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben2008 Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 19 hours ago, Rockytime said: Your apostle clock looks great! I was into turning for a few years doing the pen, bottle stopper, etc thing. I did not sell my turnings either. I sold everything with the exception of the lathe and tooling. Haha Seems like all of us at one time or another tried our hand with a lathe. I bougnt a Jet desk top lathe some years back, Tried my hand at pens etc. No luck at all. I even had a web site at that time. Never sold anything. Sold everything at half price. Live and learn. Now, anything I make I keep it or give it away to family and friends. I get much more satisfaction doing that. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben2008 Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 That Apostle clock is looking very nice. I have made a couple of small ones, but nothing like that. Can't wait to see the finished one. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 I,ve seen alot of clocks but like this one! Thanks for showing you did a great job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 Wow. Fabulous. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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