PDA

View Full Version : Deeper into the Vortex


Rick Gibson
02-10-2013, 1:45 PM
Tired of being only able to turn small things like pens etc. I upgraded my delta midi to a larger lathe. Looking at the new one it probably came from the same factory as the Laguna 18-47, they are almost identical down to the accessories that come with it. 2hp, 3 ph motor and 18 in. swing. With any luck I might be able to make something larger than a pen on it.
253989

With funerals and a few other happenings the last couple months I have barely had time to set it up let alone use it. First project was a gavel for the wife. A group she belongs to had one but it developed legs so I was elected to replace it. All from walnut.

253990
Brian Finney
02-10-2013, 4:58 PM
Rick,
I have the UK equivalent got it early December - a very nice lathe for the price. It took apiece of willow 42in long by 9in dia turned off-centre no problems at all.
I don’t have the basket – I let my chips hit the floor
If you have not had variable speed before – I had stepped –then you will have noticed a big difference and so quiet compared to what I had. I use a lot more different speeds than I use to and the finish shows it.
Enjoy.
Brian
Fred Belknap
02-10-2013, 6:49 PM
I have a Grizzly that looks a lot like that.:p
Matt Mackinnon
02-10-2013, 6:59 PM
Brian.. 42" x 9" ... that is one mighty big pen. I hope it wasn't a ball point.
Brian Kent
02-10-2013, 8:40 PM
Rick is that sold by BusyBee in Canada?
Brian Finney
02-10-2013, 10:49 PM
Matt .. wasn't a ball point it was a new stylus for my iPad

see my previous posting http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?197450-Laguna-Wood-Lathe&p=2042111#post2042111

Brian
Rick Gibson
02-10-2013, 11:15 PM
Rick is that sold by BusyBee in Canada?

Yes. So far I'm happy with it much nicer than the Delta midi I had.
Bob Hamilton
02-10-2013, 11:54 PM
Congratulations, Rick! That looked like a solid lathe when I was looking at them in the showroom.

Bob
Matt Mackinnon
02-11-2013, 3:32 AM
Rick.. It looks to be a good lathe. New toys are always fun to have. Congratulations. Have some fun making chips.
Tim Rinehart
02-11-2013, 4:41 PM
Congrats on the new lathe and fine job on the gavel. Looking forward to seeing what else you make on the bigger lathe.