Back to turning today (maybe)

[Band Saw Box]

I'm feeling fairly good today. No much pain in my foot and since my doctor wants me to try to put weight on it (with the help of my crutches). So I think it try a get a blank ready to turn. I'm not sure how much I be able to get done. I'm hoping to post a finished pen this week. Now let me think does the drive center go in the headstock or tailstock.

 

[stonepecker]

A better question........."What is a drive center?"

Glad you are feeling better.

 

[Band Saw Box]

This Grizzly H7967 Carbide-Tipped Lathe Center, MT2 - Power Lathe Accessories - Amazon.com is what I was talking about.

 

[Mike Powell]

Dan we can start turning together... Ive have finally gotten my "studio" (as I was instructed it should be called now) set up enough to where I can get some turning done.

 

[Janster]

.....grab a chair and kneel on it with the bad foot side to take the weight off! Welcome back and good luck!....Jan

 

[wyone]

Isnt drive center what you do when you are alone driving in the middle of nowhere and no traffic?

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thanks for the replies. I've got the blank turned, sanded and about 5 coats of WFT. I sat down for most of the work. I couldn't do any more since my foot started to hurt a bit. It was nice to be back in the shop even if for just a hour or so. I'm not sure just what kind of wood I used. Mike (mikepenturningz) sent me the blank along with some others. I had been talking to him about redwood burl but I'm sure if it's Redwood burl or not. Here are some photos.

 

[Silverado]

Sure looks like Redwood Burl.

 

[RushmanHCP]

Welcome back to the shop - so pleased that you're feeling better, but don't overdo it - slowly does it.

 

[avbill]

Slow but sure Start by 30 minutes for several days..Then build up your time standing. Just be patient.

 

[solobiker]

Take your time and welcome back to your shop.