On Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:02:12 -0500, "JD" wrote:

I'd still recommend the workmate or equivalent..

I've turned a LOT of stuff on the mini while it was on the workmate with maybe a
clamp or 2 holding it down if needed..

Folds flat for storage and makes a good end table later when you're doing some
star gazing and enjoying a few adult beverages..

NOTE: Assuming that you have power at the park, plug directly into that, not
the outside plugs on an RV.. most are GPF and don't work well with power tools..

Also, if you don't have power, be vary careful running a lathe on a generator..
I burned out the starting capacitor on my Jet mini doing that.. YMWV

OK, not that I don't agree with Arch, Leo, and others about camping is a
release from everyday life, I guess I should better explain my real concern.
A manager of local state park has contacted me wanting to do a fall crafts
weekend. Basically, she would like to invite craftsmen to set up camp in the
state park for the weekend and show off their abilities and products. I've
contacted a few crafts people I've met over time (oak basket makers, wood
carvers, etc.). She asked that I contact a few wood turners as well. I'm a
bit concerned with the safety aspect of what COULD happen and possibly how
to prevent it from happening. Also, if we decide to do some wood turning,
how best to set up the mini lathe so that it won't be walking across the
picnic table when turned on.
Her thought was that each craftsman could show in progression how their
art/craft is created (from raw stock to finished product).

Perhaps my toungue in cheek approach was a bit much but it was so dead on
here lately I thought I'd at least get some responses (and I did), but they
weren't exactly the responses I was looking for.

Sorry for the confusion.

JD (Kentucky)


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