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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Would you drama queens to get a room already?

*sigh*

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.

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

Just noticed the new User Title Ryan

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.

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.

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.

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

WTF is a 'nove'?

Idiots everywhere.

Just noticed the new User Title Ryan

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

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

J

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.

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.

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.

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

WTF is a 'nove'?

Idiots everywhere.

freakin' n00b....

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

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 ?

www.mcmaster.com

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

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

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

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'?