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Offline T Hatch

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First call on a lathe
« on: January 07, 2015, 09:11:23 AM »
Just got my fist lathe for Christmas and have always wanted to turn my own calls so I decided to start with a crow call I do not have a mandrel yet so I just lathed the barrel its cherry burl haven't put a finish on it yet, how am I doin
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Re: First call on a lathe
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2015, 11:38:47 AM »
It's a small picture, but it looks like you have the hang of it! Welcome to the forum!

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Offline T Hatch

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Re: First call on a lathe
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2015, 06:53:53 PM »
Thanks trying to figure out how to put a bigger pic on

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Re: First call on a lathe
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2015, 07:12:24 PM »
I think it looks great!!!!
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Re: First call on a lathe
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2015, 05:53:34 AM »
I like the burl wood .finish her up and post a pic can't wait to see it