"Beauty" is Born

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Well, here are the first of the pictures as Brent brings another American Beauty into the world. The first pictures are of some of the major components and the last is "Beauty" as she begins to come to life. She has a 24" extension on her rails and bed. Brent explained that he normally builds three machines at a time so that is why you see the other components. This is more fun than "American Chopper".:eek: :D :)

[Dennis Peacock]

Woooooooooooooo-Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's going to be one hum-dinger of a lathe.....er...I mean "Beauty" there Chirs!!!!!

Well....there ya go...done got me all excited about this new "Beauty. :rolleyes: :D

[Pete Jordan]

It kinda looks like American Chopper. This is exciting!

[Bob Hallowell]

I think you need to have a few fellow turners over and have a beauty shower! the can bring some burls and big bowl blanks as gifts.:p

Bob

[Christopher K. Hartley]

I think you need to have a few fellow turners over and have a beauty shower! the can bring some burls and big bowl blanks as gifts.:p

BobBob, I like the way you think!:D ;)

[Mike Vickery]

I don't get jealous often , but I am not ashamed to say it. I am jealous on this one.

Keep us updated.

[Keith Burns]

I don't get jealous often , but I am not ashamed to say it. I am jealous on this one.

Keep us updated.

Me too !!:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[John Shuk]

You should be proud to own that piece of American innovation. Use it well!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow Chris!!! I'm almost speachless - that is what I call impressive! Please keep us up to date with the progress of your lathe!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Chris I can hear the excitement in your post. That is pardon the pun going to be a Beauty.

[Paul Engle]

Aw shucks, LOML said ah cant have one but yours shor looks purty:D Chris.

[Tom Sherman]

Congratulations Chris, It looks like all your expectations are coming to pass. That's going to be a Beauty for sure.

[Kevin McPeek]

I think I might have just messed up my keyboard. ;)
Add me to the jealous list.

[Chris Barton]

That looks great, waiting for the action pictures...

[Phil Powell]

Chris,
Looks like it's going to happen! Brent maybe slow, but well worth the wait.
Welcome to a small club (Robust owners). I think you appreciate your new
lathe as much as I do mine.

[Jim Becker]

Watching a live birth can be so exiting!!! :D :D :D

[Gary Herrmann]

I'm gonna have to plead my case to the CFO.

Beauty is a well..., you know.

[Jim Shaver, Oakville Ont]

Imagine the pen you could turn on that!:D

[Chip Sutherland]

I'll play dumb....besides a lathe...what is it? Who sells it. Where, when, how...how much.

[Jim Becker]

I'll play dumb....besides a lathe...what is it? Who sells it. Where, when, how...how much.

http://www.turnrobust.com/

[Mark Pruitt]

I can see from the third pic that Brent understands the proper use of a TS w/ extension wing.:D

Great choice, even if it is the wrong color.:D :D

[Bill Wyko]

SCHHHHWWWIIINNNG. WOW thats nice. You could turn the redwood forest on that bad boy. You know, if you need any help turning on that thing i could use a vacation.:D

[Paul Zerjay]

Hey Chris, can I ask a couple questions? Are you getting the 2, or 3 hp? What other brands did you look at before you made your decision, and what was the determining factor for your choice of the Robust? Thanks Paul

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Here is the next set prior to shipment. In the first you'll see the spindles the next has the second shows the tilt a way and the spindle installed. Last is the full assembly with that big Leeson 3 HP motor.:eek: The outboard assembly and the bowl steady will arrive in July. Just waiting to find out final delivery date now.:) I know it isn't Mustard or Mayo but I'm excited!:D

[Chris Barton]

Chris, I think that's a "gray" issue, kind of like that special topping that's both mustard and mayo. she has some incredible machining!

[Dick Durbin]

Chris, I think that's a "gray" issue, kind of like that special topping that's both mustard and mayo. she has some incredible machining!

Maybe it's Gray Poupon?

[Jim Becker]

I think that Robust got the color right!! Stubbalina approves whole-heartedly!!

[Andy Hoyt]

I approve!

Uh oh. Here it comes.:D