Crystal Rabbon

[Crystal Rabbon]

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I wanted to come and say "Hey!" as I just remembered to check to see if my account was confirmed! I have been turning for about four years now. I started on a midi lathe and quickly maxed it out as I love to make bowls. I do woodworking as well as turning, when I'm not taking care of my littles or teaching. My lathe is a great addition to my woodworking. I had the opportunity to upgrade my lathe over the summer. I went with the Harvey T-60. I wanted something big and heavy to handle bigger bowls. I didn't realize just how BIG it was!

This is a 19" Walnut Checuterie Board I made.

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[Jerry Bennett]

Welcome Crystal, you are in great company.

 

[Bob Hall]

Welcome a aboard.

Bob

 

[Jonathan Silwones]

Welcome! This is a great group, hope you enjoy. 👍

 

[Alan Weinberg]

I’m going to be dreaming about that lathe now. Looks like it sleeps two! Welcome.

 

[Jim Reynolds]

Welcome. I enjoyed your photo. You may know that the legendary David Ellsworth would sit on his lathe to hollow, of course he was pointed the opposite direction.

 

[John Kananis]

Welcome, Crystal. I'm also new here, it's a great place to share and learn tooth. I've been reading about that lathe and I'm curious how that servo motor holds up to since of the heavier stuff. Enjoy your new equipment.

 

[Alan Weinberg]

I've been reading about that lathe

Me, too, and not that expensive.

 

[John K Jordan]

I wanted to come and say "Hey!" as I just remembered to check to see if my account was confirmed!

Hello! Looks like you have fun with turning!
I never looked at the specs of the Harvey until now - wow, what a lot of great features.

This is a 19" Walnut Checuterie Board I made.

I've always wondered - what kind of finish is good for those (unpronounceable for my pea brain) fancy boards?

JKJ

 

[Crystal Rabbon]

Welcome. I enjoyed your photo. You may know that the legendary David Ellsworth would sit on his lathe to hollow, of course he was pointed the opposite direction.

That might be a good idea for me! I had to make a 5" riser just for me to be able to reach! I'm only 5'1".

 

[Crystal Rabbon]

Hello! Looks like you have fun with turning!
I never looked at the specs of the Harvey until now - wow, what a lot of great features.



I've always wondered - what kind of finish is good for those (unpronounceable for my pea brain) fancy boards?

JKJ

I'm loving it so far! I used Tried and True. Any cutting board oil will be fine or even shellac. I put shellac in the walnut dip bowl I made for it. (Char-cute-a-ry)

 

[Crystal Rabbon]

Me, too, and not that expensive.

It still hurt the bank! But, not as much as the, now, 10k Robust Sweet 16 I was eyeing. 5-6 years ago it was 5k.

 

[Crystal Rabbon]

Welcome, Crystal. I'm also new here, it's a great place to share and learn tooth. I've been reading about that lathe and I'm curious how that servo motor holds up to since of the heavier stuff. Enjoy your new equipment.

I have heard people say it will stall with big catches. But, I haven't had an issue yet. I'm a tad lazy w/ the band saw and don't make nice pretty rounds. Those rough rounds REALLY beat up on my body, but the lathe doesn't seem to care!

 

[John Kananis]

I would consider making one of these. It takes literally minutes... this one can make up to 58" rounds (for table tops). Enjoy your new toy...ehrm, i mean machine lol.

 

[Crystal Rabbon]

I would consider making one of these. It takes literally minutes... this one can make up to 58" rounds (for table tops). Enjoy your new toy...ehrm, i mean machine lol.

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I have been thinking about it lately with the bigger blanks! Thanks!