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Laziest Turner in America

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Ambridge, PA
Just how lazy do you have to be that you must sit down to sand the inside of a bowl????? Only in America!!!!! In all seriousness, what a relief not having to bend & lean over searching for tool marks & making sure all the previous sandpaper grits are gone. Must say everything about the swivel head on the VL240 is what I hoped for. Nice compact, versatile & heavy-duty machine. All the screws in my neck & back are saying thank you but what took you so long.
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I personally know a few disabled turners. My good friend Troy Grimwood has been in a wheelchair for several years. Working from a chair is very, very common. I wrote a article about hosting a disabled turner. The AAW has a special night interests about disabled turners.
 
I totally agree. I have an older Robust Liberty and am able to slide the headstock down to the end. It's a real difference maker on my back and legs when doing the inside of a bowl. While I'm not seating all the time (yet) it's a welcome break once in awhile.
 
I have been sitting at my lathe sanding for a week or two. Hurt my back running the weed whacker. Doctor said it is old age, imagine that.... I prefer to stand though, but have to keep moving and remembering to suck in my gut to keep my back straight. Good core work to aid my swimming..... My sanding station is on my AB, with my sanding hood. Haven't figured out how to make a more movable one for my 240, yet. I like the slower speed on the Vic. I need to get a video up about my articulated arm rest for sanding. It makes a huge difference, and I mean huge.

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I never thought of swiveling the headstock to sand like that. Going to have to give that a try! Might even take my stool over so I can sit while sanding! While I don't have screws holding me together, I have enough back and neck issues that it would be a welcome relief. That is why I am on here at the moment. Giving my back a rest and sitting at my shop desk before getting back to blank prep.
 
Just how lazy do you have to be that you must sit down to sand the inside of a bowl????? Only in America!!!!! In all seriousness, what a relief not having to bend & lean over searching for tool marks & making sure all the previous sandpaper grits are gone. Must say everything about the swivel head on the VL240 is what I hoped for. Nice compact, versatile & heavy-duty machine. All the screws in my neck & back are saying thank you but what took you so long.
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I have set my lathe higher than the recommended height by about 4". Its not that I am disabled quite the contrary but as I do mainly hollow vessels it just makes it easier to se inside. Nothing wrong with customizing your shop to suit yourself, in fact in part its what its all about.
 
I have set my lathe higher than the recommended height by about 4". Its not that I am disabled quite the contrary but as I do mainly hollow vessels it just makes it easier to se inside. Nothing wrong with customizing your shop to suit yourself, in fact in part its what its all about.
Good advice. I have mine set at a little over 2" above my elbow (50" spindle center to floor). With the adjustable legs on this machine I think I have 2 more inches of travel. It's not that big of a deal to change it, I'll have to try that out one of these days.
 
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