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First Two Bowls Completed

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First Two Bowls Completed

George@Colonel's Workshop=Havertown PA

>Good Afternoon Friends,

Yesterday I tried out my new Talon chuck for the first time and spun two bowls: the first attempt in almost 65 years. I did one in box elder--the blank came from Dominic. It started out to be a bowl, and quickly became a tea cup--then a thimble. My second attempt was on a cherry blank, and even my wife said it worked out well. It was eight inches in diameter when I began, and now that I've worked it, it is sized to replace the missing button on my sweater. It was just large enough to drill two holes through for the needle and thread. I can now understand how you can get addicted to turning, and why the shop vac needs to be emptied after every session. Anyway, I thought the effort justified my initial posting on the turning forum. I'll be back every time I get in trouble. Thanks

George

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Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.

>Welcome to the club George. 65 years? What's taken you so long? We'll expect to see some pics soon.

Wally

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Ron Sardo in PA

>Let's see the thimble and button!

Post a picture already!

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Hi there Col George!

Dominic Greco in Richboro PA

>So you finally got around to turning that Box Elder? Good thing I gave you more than one piece!

Be sure to post the results of your forays into turning here. I'd love to see them!

See ya around,

Dominic

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Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Thanks for the smiles George!

: )

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Jim Shaver Oakville, Ont

>Hi George,

And who said your eye sight was going, seems you have it all going in the right direction.

I have considered that Talon chuck as well, I hear it's a Canadian Thing?

Take care,

Jim

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Gerry in Maryland

>Thanks for keeping us posted on your progress Colonel.. I�ve been turning for about a year now and my wife says we have the most unique collection of stove wood in Northeastern Maryland!

Gerry

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It is Canadian

George@Colonel's Workshop=Havertown PA

>Hi Jim,

Yes it is Canadian made and a real pleasure to use.

George

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Alan Tolchinsky

>George, Good for you; it's always good when you turn useful things. Everybody needs buttons so you did good in my opinion. :) Alan

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Bill Grumbine, Kutztown PA

>Hi George

I've turned lots of pieces like those you describe. I hope you are bringing them to the picnic for show and tell.

Bill

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