Turning on the American Beauty-Robust Lathe with Sam Angelo

[@johngrace199]

You have the gleam in your eyes of a child on Christmas morning...enjoy.

[@drgruber57]

Along with others, I congratulate you on your Robust American Beauty! It doesn't get any better than that for a wood turner! Enjoy!

[@markb8954]

Nice new toy! Always nice to get something that you know will provide years of entertainment. I see LOTS of folks commenting about the sliding headstock feature.....AND that’s one thing I really have enjoyed about my ShopSmith woodworking set-up. Sliding headstock! Looking forward to more & more projects!

[@todds4101]

Absolutely love my American Beauty. I bought it through Trent about 3 years ago now, maybe 2, god time does fly. Anyway, it's the best thing I ever did. Congrats on your new machine.

[@glencrandall7051]

That's a fine looking piece of machinery Sam. The moving headstock is certainly a great feature. Also the rotating tailstock. Those two had to be worth the price. This lathe should serve you well for well into the future. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay healthy.

[@jackthompson8019]

Nice bowl Sam, and nice lathe.

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

that is a very nice lathe WOW !

[@tomcoker9882]

Hi Sam, I see you’re loving the AB’s many features and add ones. The sliding headstock and tail stock tilt away are extremely useful. I noticed the gas shock assist on the tilt away, makes it so easy to move that heavy tail stock up/down as needed. I’m sure you’re going to be enjoying that AB for a long time. Cheers, Tom

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Thanks for sharing those tips and the make!

[@Papaws-Hobbies]

Still the kid with his favorite candy. Enjoy the flavor for a long time. I too if I had that would turn with a smile all the time. Enjoy.

[@davidmorgan7522]

Very nice Sam! Looks like there's fun to be had for a long time on that one! Keep smiling! Take care, Dave

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

I think I am all set.....I can't imagine getting another lathe. (I still have my little Jet lathe). I hope you can my setup one day. The Billings club is planning on holding an actual symposium in September. We are talking about it and setting up demos etc. Sam

[@rickchapman3051]

Hey Sam, love the American Beauty. I certainly love mine and the tilt away is great Brent convinced me and a year later I am convinced it was the right decision. But I wonder about the war green wood plan. I cut my blanks and seal the ends but I dont turn them green. I might be 5 or more years before I turn them. Early is 3 years at best. Without trying to put you in a bad place can you help us understand why we would do it differently.

[@johngrace199]

I prefer to turn green wood as I find it easier on the tools and it's a much faster process. I turn pieces until their approximately 90% completed, date and seal the piece, and then set it aside to dry. I experience far less cracking that way and with the bulk of the wood gone only have to wait 6-9 months for the piece to finish drying for final turning. I'm not a big believer in right or wrong ways with respects to wood prep...more or less what works for you. Anyways, I find this way works well for me in my location. good luck...j

[@dtork47]

She is a real "Beauty" Sam, enjoy!

[@fishhuntbiker127]

It appears that your shop has great lighting but I was wondering if you have any thoughts about the lightning on your American Beauty?

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

I do have the Robust light which is an accessory available. It works really well. Sam

[@johnmarkelewicz5495]

Yep, she's a beauty alright! 😃

[@curtisbolyard819]

This is

[@thefish5861]

I've made my decision, Sam. I'll call you in the near future.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Sounds good, thanks Sam

[@tonysmith3143]

Sam she’s a beautiful beasts, but I don’t think I like you anymore.🤪

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

I can sell you one of these lathes..... Sam