"Michael" wrote in message
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Hi,

I need to turn a piece of wood thats 4m (12') long by 50cm (20") wide
(diameter). Would a piece of wood this size be suitable for turning on a
lathe, if I was to make one especially for this purpose?

The item I'll be turning will be a (model) submarine hull.

Does anyone have any better suggestions?

Thanks

Michael

wow......Is it going into water or just a show item? For a show item I
think I'd make an interior frame and skin it with veneer. Or if you can
find a 24" lathe (check woodturning forums for somebody with a big One Way),
turn it in sections and connect the sections..

Gary (scratching head....)