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[Chevy350TPI 12]

Also curious to hear what the Capt. thinks of a CTS

Well, I had the pleasure of driving the '08 yesterday. Was stickered at $56,xxx ... ouch. Other than that, no complaints. Also drove the '05 with too many miles on it. I would have bought it on the spot if it had 30K less miles. They both drove real nice. Seems like a smoth powerplant in both as well. I actually fit in it so right off the bat that is a plus. I'm only 6'4 but even that is a tough squeeze in some vehicles - usually I don't fit shoulder to shoulder, though.

Definitely a better ride than the '05 Accord I drove. I like the responsivness of the 335i a touch more. Most comfortable of what I have driven in 2008 would be the IS 350 so far ... a real nice car, but I couldn't get it to respond real well deep in a corner ... very likely just my driving style, though.

Only beef with the CTS ... if I recall correctly, 4600 lbs? The 335i is a full 1000lbs less.

[Chevy350TPI 12]

Naaa, make a sphere by taking a solid chunk and turning it into a ball, basically just turning a bowl.

Bowls are my favorite lathe project. I glue up hardwood scrap into panels and then glue the panels together. Make great presents ... and people were buying small candy dishes for $40+. I enjoy making pens, too - but only when I have the patience.

[Acidburn 10]

Naaa, make a sphere by taking a solid chunk and turning it into a ball, basically just turning a bowl.

How do you hollow it out then?

[topgun 262]

I've got another solid walnut blank at home for a can coozie, I've made a couple before in HS and they seem to turn out fairly well. I do enjoy lathe work, something about it that is just satisfying.

[topgun 262]

Naaa, make a sphere by taking a solid chunk and turning it into a ball, basically just turning a bowl.

How do you hollow it out then?

Move the steady rest to coming in from the front of it.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Would you drama queens to get a room already?

*sigh*

[topgun 262]

Also curious to hear what the Capt. thinks of a CTS

Well, I had the pleasure of driving the '08 yesterday. Was stickered at $56,xxx ... ouch. Other than that, no complaints. Also drove the '05 with too many miles on it. I would have bought it on the spot if it had 30K less miles. They both drove real nice. Seems like a smoth powerplant in both as well. I actually fit in it so right off the bat that is a plus. I'm only 6'4 but even that is a tough squeeze in some vehicles - usually I don't fit shoulder to shoulder, though.

Definitely a better ride than the '05 Accord I drove. I like the responsivness of the 335i a touch more. Most comfortable of what I have driven in 2008 would be the IS 350 so far ... a real nice car, but I couldn't get it to respond real well deep in a corner ... very likely just my driving style, though.

Only beef with the CTS ... if I recall correctly, 4600 lbs? The 335i is a full 1000lbs less.

Glad to hear you've found something you like.

[Acidburn 10]

Naaa, make a sphere by taking a solid chunk and turning it into a ball, basically just turning a bowl.

How do you hollow it out then?

Move the steady rest to coming in from the front of it.

Interesting

Would love to see this done

[Acidburn 10]

Just noticed the new User Title Ryan

[Chevy350TPI 12]

Naaa, make a sphere by taking a solid chunk and turning it into a ball, basically just turning a bowl.

How do you hollow it out then?

As already mentioned, you nove the rest to the front of the piece.

I'm guessing you are visualizing a chunk of wood mounted between the two points on the lathe. When making a bowl, you can just use a mounting plate and screw it to a piece of plywood which you glue to the bottom of the bowl.

Unscrew the plate when done, carefully knock the plywood off, and finish the bottom.

I like to apply a couple coats of polish with the lathe spinning and then use a big handful of chips/dust off the floor from the bowl, cup my hands, and rub it into the bowl (while still spinning). Shines it right up.

[Chevy350TPI 12]

Glad to hear you've found something you like.

I like a lot of things $50K+ ... while it is possible to swing that kind of cash right now, from a practical perspective it does not make sense.

[topgun 262]

Naaa, make a sphere by taking a solid chunk and turning it into a ball, basically just turning a bowl.

How do you hollow it out then?

Move the steady rest to coming in from the front of it.

Interesting

Would love to see this done

Next time I turn something on a lathe I'll take a photo or three for you.

[Chevy350TPI 12]

As already mentioned, you nove the rest to the front of the piece.

WTF is a 'nove'?

Idiots everywhere.

[topgun 262]

Just noticed the new User Title Ryan

Been up for about a week now, I do like the name too.

[Godsmack 361]

Could always use a nice wood bowl...................

J

[topgun 262]

As already mentioned, you nove the rest to the front of the piece.

WTF is a 'nove'?

Idiots everywhere.

Thanks for making me literally LOL.

[topgun 262]

Could always use a nice wood bowl...................

J

Any particular size/specs or idears that you can come up with? I might be able to see what I can come up with.

[Acidburn 10]

Naaa, make a sphere by taking a solid chunk and turning it into a ball, basically just turning a bowl.

How do you hollow it out then?

Move the steady rest to coming in from the front of it.

Interesting

Would love to see this done

Next time I turn something on a lathe I'll take a photo or three for you.

[Acidburn 10]

As already mentioned, you nove the rest to the front of the piece.

WTF is a 'nove'?

Idiots everywhere.

freakin' n00b....

[Adrian_D 520]

Hmmm, Dad just called, tol me to go look at a 98 Jeep tomorrow for 800 bucks.

Its 4x4, but thats all he knows.

Hmmm wonder what it could be.

Possibly an XJ

[Adrian_D 520]

Should I order hurricane nuts or t-nuts ? Planning on using them in plywood and mdf...

threaded inserts >>> those

Can't find them at PE

EDIT :

Are these what you were talking about : http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cf...number=081-1094 ?

[topgun 262]

www.mcmaster.com

[topgun 262]

Just search for threaded inserts, then look at the self tapping ones.

No, those PE ones aren't what I was referring to.

[Godsmack 361]

Could always use a nice wood bowl...................

J

Any particular size/specs or idears that you can come up with? I might be able to see what I can come up with.

One big enough to either put breadcrumbs/crushed doritos in and roll egged chicken in to bake

J

[topgun 262]

Put it this way, if you had your druthers, what would the size be? Also, would you want it more flat with a slight lip on it or more 'bowlish'?