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  1. 04-20-2009, 8:08 PM #1
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    Got another lathe...finally!

    Well, the NOVA 1622-44 that I have had on layaway for the last 6 weeks is finally set up and ready to go. I brought it home this afternoon, and boy am I happy!

    I got this lathe so I can actually do normal spindle work. (My big lathe only goes up to 1300 rpms, and doesn't have a proper taper in the headstock.) I am officially a business, Old Arbor Turnery, LLC, and I'm trying to find a niche as an architecural woodturner. Now with a machine better suited for spindle work, I can actually send out some literature showing my architectural turnings. Columns, newel posts, and ballusters here I come!

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    P.S. The wife has the digital camera, but I will post a pic later so as to make the gloat official.
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  3. 04-20-2009, 8:34 PM #2
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    Hope it will work out for you Matt, just keep that big grin on your face, and have fun, take care
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    Man it's hard waiting to take possession of a new toy hmmmmmm tool I mean
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    Congrats, I have that lathe and I love it!
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    Congrats Matt! Looking forward to seeing the photos!
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  7. 04-20-2009, 11:21 PM #6
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    Great news, I am sure you will enjoy it. Happy turning.

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  8. 04-20-2009, 11:59 PM #7
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    Congrats Matt! May it serve you well!
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  9. 04-21-2009, 12:14 AM #8
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    Congrats, I too have that lathe and so far so good. It is a very good lathe with a lot of options the bog boys have for a lot less $$.
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  10. 04-21-2009, 12:21 AM #9
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    Congratulations Matt!

    And best wishes with your new business.

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  11. 04-21-2009, 2:20 AM #10
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    another lathe

    Hi Matt,
    Where can I see some of your work? Am interested in turning Newell posts etc.?I made a jig to turn round and smooth spindles with my 3520a PM lathe. With the extension I can handle 4 ft. Max
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  12. 04-21-2009, 12:25 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt Hutchinson View Post
    I am officially a business, Old Arbor Turnery, LLC, and I'm trying to find a niche as an architecural woodturner. Now with a machine better suited for spindle work, I can actually send out some literature showing my architectural turnings. Columns, newel posts, and ballusters here I come!
    Matt, keep posting on the business startup aspect of things. I am interested.

    How do you go about selecting clients to send literature to. Just randomly select architects, designers, design/build firms from the yellow pages ?

    How are you going to set the prices for things ?

    Could you describe the literature you are going to send out ? Does it just describe your mission or show pics of work and prices etc. ?
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  13. 04-21-2009, 2:44 PM #12
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    Get the dang picture and there and then We'll believe you, until it's up it is all hearsay!!!
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    Congrats Matt. It will serve you well.
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  15. 04-21-2009, 3:29 PM #14
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    Congratulations on the new lathe. I have the same lathe and love it.

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  16. 04-21-2009, 6:54 PM #15
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    so your going to retire that old old oliver ? . I MIGHT BE INTERESTED
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