Awesome craftsmanship ! Looks like a gentle touch was needed to turn the lid.

Respect....   you are a master turner indeed.

2 hours ago, Jim from Easy Wood Tools said:

Respect....   you are a master turner indeed.

Thanks Jim, but you flatter me. Still learning.

5 hours ago, Steve Krumanaker said:

Still learning.

So am I but your are definitely in the next orbit skillset wise.

Steve that is awesome. I can't wait to see it finished.

You Blew me away on that Steve, I sure hope it drys W/O cracking. Would be a shame after all the work you put into it.

Wow Wow Wow....

Hay.... Could you tell us about your great looking lathe?

On 12/26/2019 at 6:00 AM, Kevin Beitz said:

Wow Wow Wow....

Hay.... Could you tell us about your great looking lathe?

Looks like Steve is using a PM 3520A. I have a B and now they are making a C.

I see the newest one is $4500.

 

http://www.powermatic.com/us/en/p/3520c-lathe-2hp-1ph-220v/1353001

26 minutes ago, Kevin Beitz said:

I see the newest one is $4500.

 

http://www.powermatic.com/us/en/p/3520c-lathe-2hp-1ph-220v/1353001

Looks like I’ll be learning on the Shopsmith LOL.

32 minutes ago, Artie said:

Looks like I’ll be learning on the Shopsmith LOL.

And a fun time it will be!

I got real lucky and picked this Brodhead and Garrett lathe 

at an auction for $75.00. It's all I'll ever need....

 

 

 

 

Anyone making ring bowls?

I made this attachment...

 

 

 

 

I only ever made one.  I just used a parting tool to make the rings.  Glued the rings together and turned and sanded it.  The Ring Master lathe set up properly cuts the rings well enough that the bowl is just sanded after the rings are glued together.

Yep. The one in the picture will cut in from both sides.

Everything lines right up.

2 hours ago, Kevin Beitz said:

I see the newest one is $4500.

 

http://www.powermatic.com/us/en/p/3520c-lathe-2hp-1ph-220v/1353001

Not only that but a used one can go for 3200 to 3500 and sell quickly.

6 minutes ago, Gerald said:

Not only that but a used one can go for 3200 to 3500 and sell quickly.

Tell us why you like it so much....

Thanks Steve for sharing. I saw a video of a guy making those hats and was unbelieving. The skill level is outstanding. Just a terrific and wonderful piece of turning. 

 

How do you keep them from cracking during drying? 

 

Again, wonderful!

16 minutes ago, Kevin Beitz said:

Tell us why you like it so much....

1. It is one of the gold standards for lathes. Robust, One Way, Powermatic, Vega, Stubby

2. There are plenty of users out there to help if a problem arises and how to repair if needed.

3. Parts are readily available, even tho I have not needed one as of yet after 6 years of fairly steady use.

4. Accessories are easy to find which fit this machine. I also have a extension power switch so I can shut down at tailstock in and emergency.

5. It is very heavy and I have the bed extension on also so weight is 764.

4. It has a substantial tailstock and is easy to maintain.

5. Though I have only used it once there is a mount for a comparator to match turnings.

6. Locking levers work well and the fit and finish of the lathe out of the box was excellent.

7. Has two speed ranges for low and high speed to change torque if roughing or spindle turning. Also the speed control is convenient to use.

8. Although not a feature for every turning it is also reversible.

9. A convenient feature is a shelf on top of the headstock.

Thanks for the info. It's also a sharp looking lathe.