Hello from North Carolina

[SteveJD]

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.

 

[WarEagle90]

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

 

[mnerland]

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.

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

 

[tomtedesco]

Welcome from Colorado.

 

[Fuzzy63]

Hi Steve, welcome to IAP. You will find a lot of good information here.
Gary

 

[CHARLES STOPCZYNSKI]

Hello Steve, Welcome from Georgia.

 

[walshjp17]

Welcome aboard from Waxhaw, NC

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Steve.

 

[McKenzie Penworks]

Welcome! We're not TOO far down the road out here in Fuquay.

 

[Alan Morrison]

Welcome to the forum, Steve.

 

[Roger williams]

Welcome Steve I'm also from NC,just north of Greensboro

 

[egnald]

Greetings from Nebraska - and welcome to the IAP community. I am looking forward to seeing some of your work. - Dave

 

[TDahl]

Hi Steve. Welcome from California.

 

[SteveJD]

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

Mike, here is my lathe. I found the base from a utube video and built it. Very sturdy. No vibration.

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]

Mike, here is my lathe. I found the base from a utube video and built it. Very sturdy. No vibration.

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!

 

[SteveJD]

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!

The last time I turned anything before this was in Jr high school about 55 years ago.