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Thanks for the kind words and moral support. I have signed up for some lessons given by a member of the Birmingham Woodturners Association. I learn best by working with someone side-by-side. Books and videos are great. I just prefer coaching by an expert! Now if I lived closer to some of you!

Well, my friend thought oak because the story he got was the lumber came from the farm on which the house was built. I thought chestnut was extinct due to some fungus or blight. I am not an expert and will defer to you guys.

My friend didn't really know. He guessed 20-30 years old??? The nails were square, but my friend thought they might have just been concrete nails, not the old, hand hammered kind.

My neighbor needed some help cleaning up his workshop. When we were moving things around he asked me if I would like some old wood. I said, "sure". Boy was I surprised when he showed me some old oak boards he pulled out of a farm house. The planks are 8 feet long, 1 1/4 inches thick and ra...

Inspired by Culprit's post, I attempted to make some turned parts on my ShopSmith. This is the first time I have touched a lathe since the 7th grade. Had a blast! :-) Two things I quickly learned: 1) dull tools are no fun! and 2) pine is difficult to turn, poplar is much better. I didn't know how to...

My apologies. Here is the link to Craigs List in Huntsville with the Shop Smith.
http://huntsville.craigslist.org/tls/2747441683.html

Here is a link to a current 510 for sale in Hunstville. http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/images/ ... iggrin.gif

I just bought a Model 500 for my brother-in-law. It came with a planer, joiner, ring master, and bandsaw. Paid $750 including an extra set of lathe chisels and all the standard accessories. I would think you could get yours for $500 or a bit less.

That is beautiful! I love Christmas and that candle holder is perfect! Nicely done! Some I day I may rise to your level of skill. For now, I will just admire your craftsmanship.

I found mine on Craig's list. I saw 2 for sale up in your area about 3 weeks ago. Be patient and get a later model (510 or 520) like Chuck mentioned. By the way I live in Jacksoville, AL 36265. Not too far away! I am still learning how to use mine. Had great fun over Thanksgiving! Get the manuals an...