In the spirit of treating this project at times like a journal, I had to share this great moment in Steve's workshop. He has today taken delivery of a Robust Tools "American Beauty" lathe, built especially for him. He has been invited to be the dealer in these wonderful wood turning lathes for Eastern Canada, so this is a momentous occasion in more ways than one. Now he will be working on more beautiful turned pieces and you can see some of his earlier work here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/+StevenKennard/albums/5644449252472312273
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Hi Steven ;
I remember you quite well from your visit to our club, was it last year?? I have been reading about the Robust lathes in the AAW magazine and always liked the look of them. How much do they cost? there never seems to be any price quoted. The Oneway lathes ,made in Canada are very expensive, the ordinary guy who is not turning for a living, could hardly afford one. Are the Robust prices about the same as the Oneway? Congratulations on being selected as the Robust representative. Cheers.
Don Jacobs,Mount Pearl NL
(Avalon Woodturners club).
Hi Donald. Steven has replied to you by email. 😀
рабочий кабинет- уютненько и чисто!
+Karen j Kamps Kamps – thanks so much. He does do beautiful work and more will be on the way as he is in the middle of working on new pieces.
+Ursula Klepper – you are most welcome! He is one very happy man, as +Heiko Mahr – this lathe is, for him, like a dream come true. He was so excited to be approached about being a dealer for them. (They select their dealers from among the well known wood turners who will be able to understand and use their products, to be able to show them off.) This meant he could have his own true beauty of a machine.
He has been turning for well over 30 years now, +Chris Miller and it just ,keeps getting better! Stay tuned as he will share new work on his page!
Thank you +Ursula Klepper
Now the fun starts!
Thanks +Chris Miller.
Glad you like my work ;-))
+Steven Kennard you look like a very happy camper! Looking at the work you've been creating I can't imagine this lathe being in better hands, it's very impressive indeed.
A man, his machine and his craft..
What a story +Ellie Kennard and what a wonderful milestone for you and for Steve.
Many, many great wood turning sessions and wonderful pieces of art will hopefully done with that beauty!
Super,looks great.I bet he can't wait to get started
Congratulations!! +Steven Kennard … That's how a happy man looks like! :o) Great shot! +Ellie Kennard thanks for this little insight into his world!! xo
Beautiful works of Art, Thankful he has the tools to continue creating them! Bless his Heart! 🙂
The new lathe – hoorah!!
So do I +renee Q – thanks 🙂
Love that smile, very nice shot!!
One could make a terribly sexy piano leg with that…covers are imperative!
I would be too.
Thanks +Sumit Sen 🙂
Excellent capture! 🙂
Thanks so much +Sofie Løve Forsberg – I knew his G+ friends would be interested.
And thanks +Hugo Burnham – today's photo was really just for the record. I was glad it turned out okay.
He has always been very careful +John Schmoll and always gives his students basic safety instructions in his courses before they start any turning. You are so right, it's always important to think of safety first.
Careful +Steven Kennard No loose clothing, rings, watches or chains that may get caught in it. Always wear a face shield, things can fly. By the way, that is a really nice well built piece of machinery.
I am already loving my new toy !+Hugo Burnham ;-))
Thank you +Sofie Løve Forsberg I'm sure you will see some new pieces during the coming months.
Ooooo! You clearly love your new toy +Steven Kennard !
It looks fantastic – not that I know anything about lathes but we can see it in your face.
Delight and anticipation.
Enjoy.
Lovely photo +Ellie Kennard.
Your work is absolutely wonderful, +Steven Kennard ! How it could be even more beautiful is beyond me… Good luck with the American 🙂
Warm thanks for sharing this interesting post, +Ellie Kennard .