You ain't gonna' believe this!

[John Miliunas]

Yup. Last evening. I went and did it. Hope you're sitting down. Yeah, I fired up the lathe!:eek: One of the girls at the office was having a B-day party and supplying us with food, so I didn't want to go empty-handed. Chucked up a piece of Cedar and it promptly self-destructed! :( OK. Put another one up there and a repeat of the first!:mad: Found a chunk of Maple I had, threw it on the faceplate, re-sharpened the gouge and actually made something! Nothing special and boy, am I rusty! :o That, plus I found that my dern arthritis is certainly worse than it was the last time I hit the "on" switch. (It did prompt me to call the Dr. office today for a referral for a consult with a surgeon!) Anyhow, in the end, out came a little potpourri bowl. Sorry for the pic quality, but just kind of grabbed a couple shots on my way out the door in the morning. Thanks for taking a peak and try not to beat me up too much!:p :) :cool:

[Jerry Clark]

John, I like the shape and form! How did you turn the top, Do I need another tool to do that?? :rolleyes: LOL Great job.:D

[Gary Max]

Heck I am proud that you found the lathe.
Great job John.

[Michael Pfau]

Hi John
The bowl looks great! Those kind of gifts beat running to walmart anyday!

[Mark Singer]

John,

Great job!!! This is what i am talking about...really great proportions and design.!!

[John Miliunas]

Thanks guys!:o It really did feel pretty good to get back on it and I was able to work through the pain (for the most part...). Mark, the "design", like so many of my turnings, was something which simply evolved quite dynamically. I kept modifying it a bit here and there until "it felt good". Musta' done OK, 'cuz the recipient liked the piece and it now holds a prominent place in her work space.:) Hmmmm...Sometimes it really is the small joys in life, which add so much to the "ride"!:cool:

[Don Henthorn Smithville, TX]

Now that you have broken the ice try to swim a little. You just need to exercise those arthritic joints a little more.

[John Miliunas]

Now that you have broken the ice try to swim a little. You just need to exercise those arthritic joints a little more.

Don, I wish it were that simple! No, with this garbage I have, even the specialist told me the LESS I do with it, the better, 'cuz it's bone-on-bone; BOTH hands! That's why the upcoming consult with a surgeon. In the meantime, I just try to work through it as best I can. Some days are better than others and one tries to take advantage of those days.:) Thanks for the positive thoughts anyway, though!:) :cool:

[Jim Ketron]

Nice potpourri bowl John Ol Buddy!
Hope your hand Gets better Buddy;)
Take care of yourself!

[John Hart]

Nice bowl John...congratulations for getting back to it. Remember, Turning is great arthritis therapy...especially when it stings!:eek: Maybe you should try a big piece of lopsided Ash or something...That really hurts!

[John Miliunas]

Nice bowl John...congratulations for getting back to it. Remember, Turning is great arthritis therapy...especially when it stings!:eek: Maybe you should try a big piece of lopsided Ash or something...That really hurts!

Thanks John, but I think I may have the rough stuff part covered; A good friend of mine, gifted me with a LOT of Black Locust last year. I don't think that even Ash will compare to the toughness of this stuff!!!:D Sure look pretty once done, though!:) :cool:

[Barry Horner]

Very nice and creative piece of work. Sorry to hear about the arthritis. I injured my Right arm pulled something lifting weights a few years ago. I could not use my arm or close my hand for almost a year.

Once I could use it again I noticed that arthritis had set in to my hand.

I exercise it everyday now and it seems to be helping a lot, but still very stiff at times. I can feel your pain. Hope you can get it under control. Barry

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[Blake McCully]

John,
Great looking pot. Where do you get the pewter (that's what it looks like) insert for the top?

Hope you can get something done for your arthritis.

Good luck.

[Tyler Howell]

Very nice as always neighbor;) .

You better get some rest. I'll be over to pick up all those nasty toyls that cause you so much pain.:rolleyes:

[John Miliunas]

Thanks again, guys.:)

Blake, you can pick those up at almost any WW supply house. I got the one pictured from LV. PSI, Woodcraft and most any of the turning supply houses carry them. Last I looked, there was a choice of four different ones, including my favorite, being a humming bird scene. Not real expensive, either.:)

Tyler, your most sincere offer of generosity is only surpassed by your sense of humor! In other words, very funny, bud, though I think I'll pass this time around!:D :) :cool:

[Jeff Sudmeier]

John, I am shocked! I always new you had TWO lathes, but I never knew that they worked!

Great to hear you got back on that horse!

Good luck with your consult, I truely hope that the gifted hand surgeon will fix you right up!