Decided to try out the lathe today to see what it was like. I did not have any pre planed design just wanted to get the feel. I need to learn how to lay out the holes and stuff, this was just a guess.
This is what came out.


http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/First_Turning_001.jpg
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Waterlox Applied
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/First_Turning.jpg

are you related to NIB?
nice plug :D

are you related to NIB?
nice plug :D :hihi:

good start there Vince

I would never ware a Ralph Lauren shirt.
:D

Thats right, your an Izod alligator type guy :D

Hey funny guy how bout not stepin all over the guy's thread.
:D

Yo Vinnie nice plug Heat that baby up before epoxy to really get it to soak in.use a pipe cleaner to service the holes for good interior sealing.

looks like it's too late for an intervention.

Thats right, your an Izod alligator type guy :D

Actually My girfriend says i got a t-shirt "collection" mostly from tackle shops.

are you related to NIB?
nice plug :D

No, but I got this shirt from him :rotf2:

Hey funny guy how bout not stepin all over the guy's thread.
:D

Yo Vinnie nice plug Heat that baby up before epoxy to really get it to soak in.use a pipe cleaner to service the holes for good interior sealing.

He didn't step all over the thread, he just liked the shirt :p

Thanks for the trick with the pipe cleaner. I used my compressor at 125 psi to clean it out, stuff came out like a rocket. LOL

As for warming it up, I sat it by the fire place for a few minuets is that ok? What would you suggest for heating.

looks like it's too late for an intervention.

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More jokes ha ha.
Looks like ur lathe is too high.U outa be able to get ur right hand on the handle Palms down.One its more comfy an B,when the tool binds(it happens to me I go to fast) u got a good grip on it.

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He means welcome to ur own insanity.
Plugmakin.

I take like 5 0r 6 an tro em in a coffe can in the oven 10 mins.at 200-250.Stuff soaks right in.keep applyin till it soaks no more.whipe off excess wit paper towel hang em to dry.sand an prime.Oil base primer.

More jokes ha ha.
Looks like ur lathe is too high.U outa be able to get ur right hand on the handle Palms down.One its more comfy an B,when the tool binds(it happens to me I go to fast) u got a good grip on it.

I was just kidding Bro. ;)

I am going to build a platform to stand on when working on the late. You are correct it did not feel comfortable.

He means welcome to ur own insanity.
Plugmakin.

Aaaa yes I am hooked for sure!!! :love:

I feel so alive since I got the bug. I have so many ideas and stuff running through my head.

I have alot to learn still

"I have alot to learn still"

We all do. When you know it all its time to take up golf :rollem:

Lathe center should be about elbow high for best results. If that lathe grabs your chisel it will take off like a rocket .......:rocketem:

Oh Man, now yer screwed. No turning back. First its turning every scrap of wood in sight(Honey!!? Do we really need that chair??). Then No sleep thinking of this shape and that, this color, weight here, weight there etc. etc.. Then since maybe your wife leaves for work after you do, you secretly call in sick, shower, get dressed, make like your leaving for work, stop and get coffee, hit the tackle supply, go back home when your sure she's gone for work, and putz around with wood and paint and stuff, clean up before she gets home. She'll never know. Um, no, I never did that!:rolleyes:
seriously,Nice looking plug, looks like you got it down well. Wish my first few looked that good. Another suggestion, some type of respirator or HEPA mask would be a good idea. lotsa dust flying around , especially when sanding on the lathe. And how did ya stay so clean?? My wife comes out to my cave once in a while to make sure I didn't get lost in the pile of sawdust, she calls me "CedarStein".

Your first attempt looks good!
One suggestion; get a full face shield and wear a respirator! It's cheap insurance.

Painted, rigged and ready for the top coat. I recessed the bottom grommets, it looks a little nicer. All done with rattle cans

http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/my_plug_001.jpg
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/my_plug_003.jpg
http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/my_plug_004.jpg

:drool: Mmmmmm....that looks tastey!