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Vaughn McMillan

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Well, I'm no longer the proud owner of a Craftsman lathe. :) Thanks to Craig's List, I had a visit today from a real nice guy who has had an 8-hour turning class and is now eager to plunge into the Abyss. It should work out well as a starter lathe for him...it sure did for me. (And I know several others here and elsewhere have started with this model.) I also included a Longworth chuck, a donut chuck with a bunch of rings, a non-centering 4-jaw chuck, a shop-made steady rest, a couple spur centers, a basic live center, a spare of each type of belt, and a couple alder blanks to play with. I also pointed him in the direction of a few forums -- I know I picked up darned near everything I know from others on the Internet.

Icing on the cake...he also bought a little spalted hackberry vase to go with it. :thumb:

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End of the day, I think we both got good deals.
 
Congrats Vaughn, it sounds like a good deal for both of you.
I have Craftsman electric tool left, a portable belt sander that I’m saving to give my son when I kick the bucket. I’m taking the rest of the stuff with me. :peek:
 
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