I finally broke down and splurged to add a good wood working lathe to the shop. It’s amazing what you get order from Amazon.com and with free super saver shipping the 500lb box was a good deal !

The deliver truck driver was very happy to see a 14 foot high door open and BARRETT waiting to unload the crate. One bit of humor. Knowing the delivery truck was going to be big, I moved the truck, trailer and car out of the drive so there would be room to maneuver and turn around. Both the delivery truck and UPS truck saw my vehicles off the side of the driveway and halted right then and there, thinking the rest of the drive was impassable. Both drivers were glad to learn otherwise.

The new lathe is variable speed and setup for 230v so there will be plenty of power and control. I still need to choose the right chuck for turning bowls but at least now the bulk is in place.

Now if I can only secure a bit of Herbie to make a new family heirloom …