turned bench is finished...

[Russell Eaton]

Here is the finished product of the earlier post. I turned the base on the 4224b. It has the same pattern on the legs as well. It is cedar that I milled on the sawmill. It look decent, and now I know what it looks like. Not sure if I will try another one or not, it was a fun little project. Comments are welcome. Russell

[Chris Woodall]

Good job Russell! Did you hear airplane sounds?

chris

[John Keeton]

Pretty neat!! I would have been afraid the PM would have "taken off!"

[Harry Robinette]

Nice job on the bench I really like the turned top. Just for info how fast did you turn the top,that had to be a +10 pucker factor.

[Michael Gibson]

Nicely done Russell, now you can sit down after all your hard work.

[Brian Kent]

Scariest bench ever.

[Rob Price]

:eek::eek::eek:

Brave. Very brave, but cool results.

[Ted Calver]

Nicely done Russell. That's some pretty wood and an interesting concept. I'd bet most woodworkers would look at your bench and think you did it with a router and not a lathe. You'll have to keep a picture of it spinning to convince the skeptics:)

[Brian Kent]

I bet you are right, Ted. He did it with a router then took a picture of it mounted on the lathe, added some blur with photoshop, and we are all impressed!:D

[Russell Eaton]

Thanks for the responses. I just had to see it turn once I thought about it. It was running at 149rpm's, and yes it did sound like a propeller. I made sure the speed was on zero when I first cut it on. It was unnerving at first, then I got bold enough to do the outside ring. For the non believers I do have a video on my phone, you will have to come visit to watch. Michael it is good to see you posting at the Creek, I hope you will show off some of you and Cynthia's projects.

[Kathy Marshall]

Vrrrrrrrrrrrrrrooooooooooommmmmmmmmmm
Pretty cool Russell!

[Josh Bowman]

Russell,
I was so impressed by the this, I posted the pictures on our clubs website. http://www.tristatewoodturners.com/

[Jon Lanier]

I think this is neat. But... I also think you are nuts!

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is just to cool. Well done.

[Steve Busey]

Russell,
I was so impressed by the this, I posted the pictures on our clubs website. http://www.tristatewoodturners.com/

Josh, maybe you need to invite Russell up there to demonstrate his technique. Just make sure you're insurance is paid up!