14 hours ago, John Morris said:

Rusty I love it, it seems to have plenty of power, and the length between the centers is advertised at 43" but by moving the head and tail just a tad past, I can get 45" in there. This lathe is very sentimental too me. A few years back our community here did something very special for a few of of our disabled veterans who were sight challenged, we outfitted two men, with complete shops, courtesy of our members efforts and our sponsors and many others who pitched in for those projects.

 

A few months later, another veteran of OEF and OIF saw what we were doing, and he enlisted the support of a doctor, Laguna Tools, and Easy Wood Tools, and behind my back he had them ship to my home this lathe, and an Easy Chuck, and this veteran (my friend still to this day) had some Easy Wood Turning tools laying around he shipped to me as well.

 

I have made it a policy to pass on anything I get through our exposure here, to our members, but, I could not pass this gift on. It was a gift from the heart, from my buddy Marine Veteran of OEF/OIF Nate Meadows, who suffers from many injuries and illness's from his time in war, and a gift from the Jackson Family of Easy Wood Tools fame, along with a thank you card for all we have done. It is with me, still in my shop as you can see. It's the only thing I have ever received in connection with The Patriot Woodworker Community that I kept, and I'll cherish it forever.

Long winded sorry, but I love the back story on this.

Great story John. Thanks for sharing it.

7 hours ago, HARO50 said:

Well deserved, John! Keep up the good work.

John

Appreciate that much Haro.

2 hours ago, RustyFN said:

Great story John. Thanks for sharing it.

You bet!

That is really neat that your son is turning and likes it.

I wish more people would involve their kids.That's the only way they learn.

 

I like your lathe!!!

27 minutes ago, LarryS said:

That is really neat that your son is turning and likes it.

I wish more people would involve their kids.That's the only way they learn.

 

I like your lathe!!!

Thanks Larry! Appreciate the kind comments.

ah....the lathe is ok....

 

your work on the kid....outstanding!

GREAT JOB~!!!