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ntiSpam (NoNameAtAll) wrote in message ...
Way back in middle school the lathe was one of my favorite tools in shop class.
I'd love to own one, but I'm having a difficult time convncing my wife that I
need it. We just made candle holders in shop class, and while I'm sure it's
great for things like table legs, lamps, and baseball bats I have to concede
that I really can't think of any practical uses for it since I don't have any
need to make any of those things. Actually making a homemade baseball bat would
be kind of neat but it's tough to justify buying a lathe just for that. If you
can help me convince my wife (and myself for that matter) of the usefulness of
a lathe I'll be eternally grateful.

Really haven't made anything very practical with my lathe. Probably
never will.

My other woodworking projects are similar to my work in that they are
large project which take a long time from start to finish, thus the
gratification is delayed (still enjoyed, but delayed). Also wood
costs some $$$.

With my lathe, I can take a scrap of wood from anywhere (drive around
after a windstorm) and in less than an hour create something very
satisfying. It also forever changes how you look at downed tree
limbs.

So if you used to enjoy it, definitely go out and get one. I can't
justify the price of my turning equiptment from what I have made, but
I also cannot put a price on the satisfaction I get from turning.
Tell THAT to SWMBO.

-Chris