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Found out about Wood Barter from Spinartist when he came up to do some demos for our club. Have been turning for about 3 years, started with spindles and pens, then bowls, and starting to eyeball some hollow forms. Am extremely fortunate to be in an outstanding club here, and about 90% of what I have learned has been at Wednesday Night open turning sessions graciously hosted by a master turner with 30 years of experience. First lathe was a Delta midi from my wife. Also was lucky enough last year to find and acquire a 1996 Nichols lathe (about 150 made), built like a tank and able to handle up to 40" dia. turnings.

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Welcome from South Texas, nice bowl! Tony
 

woodtickgreg

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WELCOME! From Michigan :welcome2:
I would love to see some pics of that Nichols lathe.
 

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Welcome from California! Appears you have much to contribute to the forum. Jump right in. Very nice bowl. Chuck
 

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:hi3: from central Florida I was fortunate to come you way for Lee's demo. You all have a great group up there with excellent resources.
 

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Welcome! Nice looking bowl!
 

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:welcome2: From Lee!! Is that a big Camphor bowl ya got there??[/QUOTE]

Black walnut from a burn pile. But I do have a big one sitting on the table, and one one bigger that that that is roughed.

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]WELCOME! From Michigan :welcome2:
I would love to see some pics of that Nichols lathe.[/QUOTE]
Here is a pic or two. It is a 2hp model, with 1 1/2x8 shaft. Just have the short bed on for bowls, long bed is at our Wed. night turning venue.

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Between the billboards in Texas and @Spinartist blabing I think we have doubled the membership since I started... :taunt:

Welcome from mauissouri and great looking bowls.
 
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