Late Christmas Gift GLOAT :D

[Dario Octaviano]

LOML gave me these for Christmas...well 2 of them she had me order myself [:D] and the last one just arrived yesterday.

1. Beall collet chuck system (still waiting for delivery of the last collet for "B" mandrel) (from WoodChips (http://www.woodchipshome.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=WC&Product_Code=BEALLCCKIT&Category_Code=CHU)

2. Standard McNaughton coring system (from CSUSA (http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=095-0140))

3. Hollowing tool with captive ring and laser. (from Monster-Wood-Tool (http://www.monster-wood-tool.com/wst_page4.php))

Of these 3, I am happiest with the hollowing tool setup. It is extremely well made and I got extra bits FREE [:D] (helped that I know the maker/owner from another forum).

The boring rods are all 3/4" and works well with the Don Pencil handle which I luckily purchased (and collecting dust) for months now. This product is highly recommended (they do have cheaper tools starting from $34.95).

I also rearranged the shop and made a few jigs like bowl steady and a steady rest for deep bowls, vase and spindles. Not yet finished but pics will follow.

Needless to say...I am psyched!!! [:D]

For the picture police...proof that it did happen [;)]


Beall Collet Chuck
http://www.penturners.org/forum/uploads/dario/20071191618_P1030015b.jpg[br]

McNaughton Coring Tool
http://www.penturners.org/forum/uploads/dario/200711916124_P1030017b.jpg[br]

Hollowing Tool
http://www.penturners.org/forum/uploads/dario/200711916140_P1030019b.jpg[br]

Hollowing Tool
http://www.penturners.org/forum/uploads/dario/200711916154_P1030020b.jpg[br]

Holowing Tool
http://www.penturners.org/forum/uploads/dario/20071191629_P1030021b.jpg[br]

[Ken Fitzgerald]

YowwwwSir! Now that is an extreme gloat! Congrats Dario!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Well Merrrrrrry Christmas to YOU!!! Great gloat... can't wait to see some of the results! Have fun!

[Mark Cothren]

Nice stuff, Dario! Congrats! You musta been a gooooood boy this year...;)

[Barry Stratton]

That is a GLOAT!! Congrats on the Christmas booty.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Yep that is a major GLOAT. Merry Christmas to you also.

[Bill Wyko]

where does one aquire all those goodies as a set?:D My birthday is the 30th.:rolleyes:

[Mark Pruitt]

My goodness---you lucky dog!!!:D :p

I'm sure that next year you're going to give the LOYL a OneWay 2436, right???:D

[Pete Jordan]

Dario,

Congrats! It all looks like top notch stuff! I'm sure you will put it to good use.

[Jonathon Spafford]

Nice gloat... now lets see some shavings (ok, and some turnings)!!!

[Brian McInturff]

Way to go Dario!! All that along with the new PM man you are set. Since getting the PM have you had much time for turning pens? Just curious as I've not dropped in at IAP for several weeks now. Can't wait to see pics of your setup. Brian

[Ernie Nyvall]

Great gloat Dario. The pressure's on now.:D

[Jim Becker]

Wee bit 'o stuff there! Wow! Nice!

[Kevin McPeek]

Dario, I mean this in the best possible way.... you suck ;) I think your wife and my wife need to have a little talk. LOL

[Joash Boyton]

Nice gloat... now lets see some shavings (ok, and some turnings)!!!
LOL!!!!!!:D


Great pressie;)

[Dario Octaviano]

Nice gloat... now lets see some shavings (ok, and some turnings)!!!

You mean I have to use these? :eek::p

Okay I will post pics of whatever comes out of the lathe...most likely nothing compared to what you guys make but I have to start somewhere ;)

[Tom Sherman]

Very cool Dario. You got a keeper there(SWMBO) that is.

[Dick Strauss]

Dario,
I agree with Tom...you've got a keeper. Anyone that goes to that length to help you with woodturning is a gem!

Congrats on the great new tools!