lathe essentials.

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Duane C.Leach

>John Double or triple that amount and you might get closser. Then add a pick up truck and a large heated shop and a devorce attorney.

Ain't turning fun?

Duane

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Harvey Meyer in Atlanta

>But you soon outgrow the Jet mini and then comes the PM3520. And of course you want a hollowing rig to go with that (complete with the laser for cheating). Now that we're hollowing we have to blow out the chips so add the compressor to the list. And of course we need better lighting because we're getting older. Let's see what else - we like to power sand so let's add one of those. A second, no ... a third chuck would sure make life easier. Hmm, let's throw in the vacuum chuck - just so we don't miss anything of significance. I could continue - but I'll give someone else a chance.

Nobody said this was a "cheap" thrill

Russ Fairfield

>

You guys ain't scratched the surface yet

TD

>How about a tractor with front-end loader to load the "free" logs; then you gotta haul the tractor to the "free" logs so you need a gooseneck trailer which means you need a 1 ton truck to pull the trailer to haul the tractor, then you need a sawmill to saw the logs into turning blanks, and of course you need at least 4 chainsaws, an engine hoist.....DAMHIKT.

TD

Don't forget the famous last words....

Spence in Rhode Island

>"But honest honey! I can make stuff and sell them! It will pay for itself!"

So of course now we must add a camera and photo booth, web page and if we are taking this show on the road we need a booth to sell it all from. Oh what the heck! What's another $1500 or so.. LOL

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Jennifer@Indy.USA

>yes, John,

That first pen will cost you about $1800.00 when it's all said and done!

Welcome to the insane addiction!

Jennifer ; )

How about....

Dominic Greco at home in Richboro, PA

>all the books and magazine subscriptions? Or the club memberships?

Then we have the auxiliary tools like detail sanders and carving tools. And the dust collector, and chuck accessories....

And what about the T-Shirts (not WoodCentral T-Shirts. Everyone should have at least 2 of them!) and smocks.

And last but not least, what about the pick up truck that you told your wife was for transporting Home Building supplies but is really used for snagging logs you find on the side of the road.....

uh,....Hi honey. Eh,...how long have you been standing behind me?

:>)

See ya around,

Dominic

and don't forget....

Ruth in So Cal

>You have to have a bigger space to work in...and the kids are too old to share a room, and there's no space to build a shed......what's a new house with attached workshop cost????

And of course, 50 books so you can get good at it!

steve antonucci in NW NJ

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JamieDonaldson

>And now it's time to take that cruise to S.America, or maybe Australia, to buy wood- you wouldn't buy it without looking first??!! The wife could go with you, of course- you need someone to help carry all that wood back to the ship and follow it thru customs!

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Robert Cox

>Not true.

My first pen didn't cost much more than &700!

Priceless

Richard Allen

>Shaveings cascading off a sharp gouge over your sholder - Priceless

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David Galloway

>I'm with Richard.....priceless. I'm about to drop a grand going to Florida for a symposium. To get the information and wisdom, to be with friends, to learn about turning from some of the best people on the planet..............PRICELESS.....just don't tell my wife!

David Galloway

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John K Jordan

>Hey, this is still way cheaper than some of the other "hobbies" I've had or have.

However, I'm thinking seriously about building a shop. That may push turning to the top of my list - but worth every dollar!

JKJ (turning again just this week after a 16 month break to move to the farm, remodel the house, fix the barn, clear some land...)

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bill Crommett in seneca

>What a bunch of second class cheap skates o)

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Lan Brady

>even if you add up everything listed above. it does not add up to one bass boat!!!! It is a cheap hobby after all.

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Russ Fairfield

>I gave up fishing when I discovered that Salmon was $413 cheaper per pound at the market than what it was costing me to catch it myself.

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Steve Roxberg

>This is too funny, thankfully my wife doesn't read this site. Ahhhh, but I used to Bass fish so I'll use that approach.

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Raymond Overman in SC

>Try a $26,000 off shore fishing boat with four $500 fishing rods and reels, bait, tackle, insurance, gas for the truck to haul it 4 hours each way, tow insurance, etc.

And you can only catch two 27" or better stripers per person / per day.

And my father was foolish enough to want to do that and woodturning.

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Bruce in N.B. Canada

>Our stay on this great planet is a short one, Spend you money on what ever hobbies you have. Enjoy it while you can, why save it for someone else to spend.

Have fun turning and purchasing all those fancy tools.

Regards Bruce in Saint John,N.B.

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Duane C.Leach

>Sounds to me like you are just jealous. Or perhaps just mad because Dad is spending your inheritance.

Happy turning Duane

thanks for the laughs

john Lucas

>I thought this might be fun but you guys are really crackin me up.

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Mac

>Russ,I'm still driving to Canada to get my salmon.Wish it was that cheap!

Very funny indeed!

Fred in NC

>Then, I have been to a couple furniture builders shops. Hanging near the lathe are their tools. All 4-5 of them!