It is goodwill lathe time

[ScottM]

BryanS has had his share of fun but it is now time for someone else to try it. For the newer members the lathe is a complete turning system. Includes, Rikon lathe, a full set of quality turning tools, grinder, sharpen jigs, live center, chuck, pen mandrel and instructions. BryanS is adding to the lathe a stopper mandrel, some sand paper and Mylands Finish. The holder of the goodwill lathe gets about 3 months before it is rotated to a new person.

So if interested just put your name here in this thread or send me PM. You have until June 6th to apply. In the event of multiple candidates the BoD will make the final selection.

 

[ashley_phil]

I'd like to nominate Kelly, knb226, he's a young guy who has a strong hankering to take up turning and wants to make a spinning wheel.

 

[ptt49er]

Oh Phil...don't send that poor boy down that deep hole! ;-)

 

[Bryan S]

Ii is a great lathe and it has been fun, but it is time to go back to some flat work, like the chest I started over a year ago for the misses. I did get a key ring kit turned for my daughter today. It will be a birthday present.

The misses did ask me a while back how much we could get one for :eusa_danc

 

[CrealBilly]

ii is a great lathe and it has been fun, but it is time to go back to some flat work, like the chest i started over a year ago for the misses.

s m a r t m a n

 

[ss600r]

I'd like to give this a try sometime in the future if I can get one you fellows to teach me. Maybe later this year sometime or even next year. I would expect to be behind some guys that have been around awhile and I'm just starting to redo my garage/workshop.

 

[CaptnA]

Noone nominated Jeff yet????
Let me be first......:widea:

 

[Trent Mason]

This is an awesome opportunity for anyone interested in getting into turning. Feel free to nominate yourself. :thumbs_up:thumbs_up

 

[Bryan S]

s m a r t m a n

Now Jeff I did indicate that a spiny thing is in for future purchases.

Noone nominated Jeff yet????
Let me be first......:widea:

I was waiting for this. I will gladly deliver it to Stoval :rotflm:

 

[Bryan S]

This is an awesome opportunity for anyone interested in getting into turning. Feel free to nominate yourself. :thumbs_up:thumbs_up

Trent is absolutely right. It is a great opportunity to try something new without having to shell out some serious $$s first. With all the traveling going on this weekend hopefully some will start chiming in tomorrow.

 

[froglips]

I'd like to nominate SubGuy.

He's a newer member who has been a frequent contributor. He has an interest in turning an does not yet have a lathe.

Many of you may have met him at the picnic.

Jim

 

[wudnbotluvr]

Newbie. This goodwill lathe sounds like a great idea. How long has this been going around? I have turned a little. I would be a little apprehensive about starting from scratch on a tool as powerful/dangerous as a lathe. Does it come with a live instruction/demonstration to make it safer?

Randy

 

[Bryan S]

Newbie. This goodwill lathe sounds like a great idea. How long has this been going around? I have turned a little. I would be a little apprehensive about starting from scratch on a tool as powerful/dangerous as a lathe. Does it come with a live instruction/demonstration to make it safer?

Randy

Hello Randy. The goodwill lathe was a gift to Steve Coles, the founder of this great site. Steve in turn donated it back to the members of the site. This thread by DaveO explains in more detail. I have been fortunate enough to be the latest recipient, or care taker of the lathe.

As for your second question. Quite often the hand off is made at a central location, but not always, and while the next recipient may not want me to demonstrate, there are members here that will be glad to offer some personal instruction if asked.

Please do, stop in the who we are forum and introduce yourself there to the group.

 

[Mt. Gomer]

I'll re-nominate Heath. I believe he was interested the last go round.

Travis

 

[sapwood]

I'll re-nominate Heath. I believe he was interested the last go round.

Travis

+1 :icon_thum

Roger

 

[CarvedTones]

I'll re-nominate Heath. I believe he was interested the last go round.

Travis

Didn't he take himself out of the running at the last minute? Might want to make sure he wants it now. If he does, I would add another +1 to the idea.

 

[ScottM]

BUMP!!!!

I am extending the dead-line to June 10th.

 

[navy1990]

I would like to throw my hat in for nomination. I have been bitten by the turning bug :tinysmile_cry_t: but due to financial strains, I haven't been able to get a lathe. Congrats to whoever gets the goodwill lathe.

 

[knb226]

Oh Phil...don't send that poor boy down that deep hole! ;-)

Thanks for the nomination Phil. And what deep hole would that be???? I already know I am getting in over my head but could still be fun.

 

[knb226]

I am meeting up with Bryan this afternoon, will post pics this evening or tomorrow sometime. Thanks again everyone.