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SteveJD

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I brought an older Delta/Homecraft lathe back to life that been stored for a number of years. I received (I should say-requested) a Rockler kit for Christmas and am new to penturning. I have turned a few pens and am looking forward to improving my skills.
This site looks perfect for that.
 
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Welcome from Alabama Steve. You indeed found the perfect site. Many experienced turners here always willing to help. BTW: My wife is from Burlington, know the place well :)
 
SteveJD said:
I brought an older Delta/Homecraft lathe back to life that been stored for a number of years. I received (I should say-requested) a Rockler kit for Christmas and am new to penturning. I have turned a few pens and am looking forward to improving my skills.
This site looks perfect for that.
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Steve, Welcome! Show your pens, is what you will hear in this group. I really want to see your lathe also. I have a Delta/Homecraft laying in pieces on my garage floor (1946) that I am wanting to restore. You will learn alot hear!
Mike
 
mnerland said:
Steve, Welcome! Show your pens, is what you will hear in this group. I really want to see your lathe also. I have a Delta/Homecraft laying in pieces on my garage floor (1946) that I am wanting to restore. You will learn alot hear!
Mike
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Mike, here is my lathe. I found the base from a utube video and built it. Very sturdy. No vibration.
mnerland said:
Steve, Welcome! Show your pens, is what you will hear in this group. I really want to see your lathe also. I have a Delta/Homecraft laying in pieces on my garage floor (1946) that I am wanting to restore. You will learn alot hear!
Mike
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SteveJD said:
Mike, here is my lathe. I found the base from a utube video and built it. Very sturdy. No vibration.
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Looks like mine. What is the serial number, I can get you a date of mfg., if you don't already know. I started turning as a kid on one of these, and love the feel of these lathes. Although variable speed with a knob is definitely a bonus. But I've rolled many a belt! Thanks for sharing!😊
 
mnerland said:
Looks like mine. What is the serial number, I can get you a date of mfg., if you don't already know. I started turning as a kid on one of these, and love the feel of these lathes. Although variable speed with a knob is definitely a bonus. But I've rolled many a belt! Thanks for sharing!😊
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The last time I turned anything before this was in Jr high school about 55 years ago.
 
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