Big Fish Lathe for Josh?

[Redsoxticket]

I would hope that the kids mother is briefed on what is involved with turning wood.
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[BigFish]

Great Lathe Ed! Looks like a beast? Do you think it would be a good lathe for a new turner especially one who is 16 years old? What are your thoughts? Very generous offer!

PS-Any lathe will be run by his Mom for approval first!

[numbskull]

That is too much tool for a kid in my opinion.

I'd also suggest you go slow and not overwhelm the kid and his Mom based on an afternoon's whim. Building plugs is a big investment in money, tools, materials, and time. It is not kid's play starting from scratch, and there are health/safety issues that should not be skimped (as any kid in a hurry and short on cash is apt to do).

Let the kid figure it out for himself rather than handing it to him, he'll be better for it. Six months from now he'll have a driver's license and lots else on his mind.

[BigFish]

I was thinking the same thing George. I think you might be right. Thanks just the same Ed its a tough call but I do appreciate the offer.

[ed morini]

First off it's not my choice to decide if the lathe is too much, that for his mom.
Having been a woodworking teacher, I would not recommend something I did not think was a safe set up. This lathe locks everything in and the turning is accomplished by a hand wheel, I think safer than a hand held chisel. With proper instruction and supervision it should be safe.

Again I only made the offer to helpout... if you can't use this I'll post it in the classifieds as I originally intended. Please pm me to let me know

Thanks

Ed