tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post6203048152724056797..comments2024-03-01T05:31:44.635-05:00Comments on The Village Carpenter: My First LoveKari Hultmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-52159616292107190582009-01-28T11:36:00.000-05:002009-01-28T11:36:00.000-05:00I'm one of those goofy ones who belong to the cult...I'm one of those goofy ones who belong to the cult of the scroll saw, but also believe there is no project in human existence that cannot be done better with a new tool.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the lathe, there are some people out there doing some fantastic stuff. Southwest wooden pottery that has been glued together then turned is beautiful.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294345187487001005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-20706175446429177022009-01-25T16:40:00.000-05:002009-01-25T16:40:00.000-05:00Depends. How many clamps did you use?Depends. How many clamps did you use?Woodfired!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16458127054748872680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-89786401702851551202009-01-25T08:13:00.000-05:002009-01-25T08:13:00.000-05:00Pete, I made a little toy boat with popsickle stic...Pete, I made a little toy boat with popsickle sticks as a kid, but I guess that doesn't count, does it? :o)Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-21911226769696901282009-01-25T00:15:00.000-05:002009-01-25T00:15:00.000-05:00Kari - If you think you have all the clamps you...Kari -<BR/><BR/> If you think you have all the clamps you could possibly use. I bet you've never tried to build a boat....<BR/><BR/>PeteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-69415411679125344522009-01-21T07:27:00.000-05:002009-01-21T07:27:00.000-05:00Shannon, I'm taking a 7 week turning course at the...Shannon, I'm taking a 7 week turning course at the Woodcraft Store in Harrisburg. Prior to that, I took a beginner class on spindle turning.<BR/><BR/>In each class in the course, we will learn to make a particular object. Last week was the top.<BR/><BR/>It's a great program, taught by my friend, Kay Pomroy. She's going to be teaching the course again (I think in April) and I believe it will be Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-81457037188854150662009-01-20T21:12:00.000-05:002009-01-20T21:12:00.000-05:00Where are you taking turning classes? Are the 8 p...Where are you taking turning classes? Are the 8 part of a series or just specific topics?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-77017663981632812482009-01-20T09:55:00.000-05:002009-01-20T09:55:00.000-05:00Laurie, I've actually thought about putting some k...Laurie, I've actually thought about putting some kind of forge in the backyard. Wonder what my neighbors would think of that!Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-14378547881017585562009-01-20T07:15:00.000-05:002009-01-20T07:15:00.000-05:00Kari-You might consider developing a "need" for to...Kari-<BR/>You might consider developing a "need" for tools to make the tools you need! Getting a metal lathe led to a milling machine that is going to lead to building a small forge and who knows where that will lead!!<BR/>LaurieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-29326603445274819072009-01-20T06:48:00.000-05:002009-01-20T06:48:00.000-05:00Rob, I bought a friend's full size, cast iron, Jet...Rob, I bought a friend's full size, cast iron, Jet lathe, complete with full set of tools, for half price. He'd only used the lathe and tools half a dozen times, so it was a deal I couldn't pass up! Now I'm taking classes to learn to use it/them. It was sort of putting the cart before the horse, but this way, I'm able to practice in between classes.<BR/><BR/>Montanamark, I thought they looked Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-58351704560591787432009-01-19T22:46:00.000-05:002009-01-19T22:46:00.000-05:00Kari,Cool tops! They remind me of Chess pieces, wh...Kari,<BR/><BR/>Cool tops! They remind me of Chess pieces, which is something else to turn. Years ago I turned about 20 small tops and they were a blast - quick and very creative. If you really want a cool top try some fancy hardwoods like osage orange, purpleheart or ebony. You can really get those suckers to shine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-24826975834959806672009-01-19T09:16:00.000-05:002009-01-19T09:16:00.000-05:00Dear oh dear Kari, I can see that you've made head...Dear oh dear Kari, I can see that you've made headlong progress down the 'Slope'(from which there is no return...from one who knows!) I just hope that somewhere in your budget there's an few dollars put by for an ice axe and crampons to slow you up a tad.<BR/>Lathes are good. I classify myself as a woodworker with a lathe, not a turner who likes doing benchwork...if you follow. I mainly use it Woodblokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573880625129679293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-22361619637997876632009-01-19T08:47:00.000-05:002009-01-19T08:47:00.000-05:00Shazza, the tops are only about 2" high. I'm pract...Shazza, the tops are only about 2" high. I'm practicing working small so I can make drawer pulls.<BR/><BR/>Jeremy, metalworking definitely compliments ww. I can see where a metal lathe would come in handy. hmmm....<BR/><BR/>Doug, I'm SURE you needed that 2 man crosscut saw. If nothing else, it makes a cool wall decoration. :o)<BR/><BR/>Mark, I'll have to start building larger projects if I want Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-74163700822692039592009-01-19T02:21:00.000-05:002009-01-19T02:21:00.000-05:00wow! harsh crowd here today! Lathe bla! who nee...wow! harsh crowd here today! Lathe bla! who needs one! There are probably dozens of old men out there that have one collecting dust in their garage now that they have turned a bowl for everyone they know! ( the same could be said about a scroll saw) I'm on of those "resistant tool collectors" who basically has to exhaust every means available before I break down and buy what will make the The Great Ethan Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01325538741317535595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-73937307371181259322009-01-18T20:55:00.000-05:002009-01-18T20:55:00.000-05:00Of course then you will need to extend your worksh...Of course then you will need to extend your workshop. Which is another project. Which requires its own tools - drop saw, rivet gun, plastering trowels, cement mixer??<BR/><BR/>Can't believe you said that about your clamps :o) That would be truely unique. But I'm sure you just haven't hit the right project yet. I'm pretty sure that an infinite number of clamps will eventually prove to be one too Woodfired!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16458127054748872680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-73620477610874920272009-01-18T17:34:00.000-05:002009-01-18T17:34:00.000-05:00Beautiful tops!Yes, there are always more tools; t...Beautiful tops!<BR/><BR/>Yes, there are always more tools; the ones we need for our primary work and the ones we just want. At least this might explain the two person crosscut saw I dragged home from an auction once!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-54764716668964100842009-01-18T17:18:00.000-05:002009-01-18T17:18:00.000-05:00Wash your mouth out with soap, Kari. You are just...Wash your mouth out with soap, Kari. You are just not trying hard enough! Of course there are more tools you need. And besides there are new kinds of old tools that you will need - like Lidwig clamps (www.lidwig.com.au) (Try them, you will see, as Dr Seuss said).<BR/><BR/>Seriously, welcome to the lathe. It will start you on a whole new range of projects (and a whole new world of tools for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-75553755042891274832009-01-18T15:37:00.000-05:002009-01-18T15:37:00.000-05:00Hey VC - they look good to me! How big are they?S...Hey VC - they look good to me! How big are they?<BR/><BR/>Show that lathe who is boss!Shazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196666013653201878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-90512424347809994542009-01-18T15:23:00.000-05:002009-01-18T15:23:00.000-05:00Bill, thanks for the name. I wasn't familiar with ...Bill, thanks for the name. I wasn't familiar with her. Her tops are beautiful!<BR/><BR/>Mike, I'm also the only woodworker, in the history of woodworking, to actually own enough clamps. :o)Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-33077084217817462512009-01-18T15:03:00.000-05:002009-01-18T15:03:00.000-05:00Kari,How could you possibly have purchased every t...Kari,<BR/>How could you possibly have purchased every tool you need for the projects on your list? Obviously either your list is not extensive enough or you are not aware of the tools that are out there that you "need". I believe that a lathe or a scroll saw would fall under the listing of "equipment" anyway so maybe you didn't realize you needed "equipment" as well as tools. Turning requires Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-58653893770156758492009-01-18T14:24:00.000-05:002009-01-18T14:24:00.000-05:00Have you seen Bonnie Klein's work?Have you seen Bonnie Klein's work?willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590217997145761582noreply@blogger.com