My Monster rig on steroids!!!

[John Keeton]

This just has to be blamed on Steve Schlumpf! At least, that is the approach I have taken with Ms. Keeton.;) Seeing the great looking BIG forms Steve has been turning got me to pondering the possibilities for my meager 1642 - a mere dwarf next to the Schlumpf American Beauty!:(

I love my Monster hollowing rig, and it performs admirably for me. However, there may come those times when I want to go deeper than my articulated system is intended to go. Hats off to Michelle and Todd Matejka, daughter and son-in-law of the late Randy Privett, in providing great service in putting together the additional parts I need for a captive system, including a 1" boring bar. Michelle and Todd machined the system so that I can also use the larger boring bar in my articulated system. Also included was a new cutter head - the last tool Randy made - and, it isn't even on the website yet! I hope I am not causing a problem by mentioning that!

The excellent quality is just what I expected - I am a happy camper!:) Now, to come up with a project deserving of these new toys!

[charlie knighton]

nice gloat John, thanks for sharing

[Jeff Fagen]

Your Monster is going to rock! I am happy to hear they are carrying on Randys work.

[John M. Smith]

Looks really nice John. Glad to here they are keeping the company going. i love my articulated monster. Thanks for pushing me over the edge in Ohio.

John

[Thomas Canfield]

Now you need to upgrade the lathe to go with the new toy. When does the vortex stop? It sure looks like it would work on my Powermatic.

[Bill Wyko]

Alright John, congratulations! Now it's time to go a little deeper into the Vortex....Uh I mean the vessel. Can't wait to see what you come up with. I'm with Thomas though, you need more swing. Time for a bigger lathe my friend. Speakng of which....:D

[Jim Burr]

And a hand signed note from Michelle to boot...more of Randy needs to be here.

[George Morris]

Good for you! Great Company,He was a class guy to deal with!

[David E Keller]

Congrats on the new toys, John! I've had my captured system for almost two years now, and I've never touched it! I hope yours gets more mileage than that! The new cutter looks quite interesting… I'll be watching the website for that addition.

[Jake Helmboldt]

Man, I'd lost track of the post on his (Randy's) health issues. I'm sorry to hear he passed away.

Enjoy that rig John; maybe it carries with it a little extra inspiration and magic considering the circumstances.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Sure... I'll take the blame ... it will be worth it just to see what you are going to create using your new system! Have fun John!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great gloat John. Steve also forced me to buy one to.:rolleyes:;):D Enjoy John. It will do those larger turnings.

[David DeCristoforo]

Nice! The captured rig is great for those bigger pieces. Glad to see that the company will carry on Randy's fine work.

[Baxter Smith]

Congrats John on the upgrade. I will be interested in hearing how far beyond the toolrest the 1" bar will take you.

[Russell Eaton]

Hey John, I got mine just before starting the shop. I hollowed a piece of holly to 13", it was so thin you can see light thru it from top to bottom. I know you will love using that one. I have the 1" bar as well and it will help a lot with the deeper chores. Congrats on the new tool/toy.

[Bob Haverstock]

Hi John,

I have always thought that joint is a 2 piece boring bar was prone to flexing. Do you have a laser mount for the deeper work?

Bob Haverstock