Mula
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Any woodturners in BCS?
Bringing a lathe and equipment down and wondering if there are any old turners around down here.
I turned for years in Alaska, but 10 years have passed.
Might be a little rusty.
Would be nice to have a pal for refreshing techniques, etc.
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mtnpop
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check with willyairstream in Mulege... he does a lot of woodworking projects,, if not I can u2u someone that is there in the winter lives in the
oasis.... He might also know some....
good luck
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Mula
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Great. Thanks.
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willyAirstream
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Hola Mula, (that has a nice ring 
I don't turn, but would like to learn, as there is some interesting woods here. The 2 hardwood suppliers, in Loreto, carry some exotic Mex woods. I
will ask some of the local woodworkers if they know any turners.
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Mula
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Thanks Willy.
I turned mesquite and una de gato (beautiful) when I first got here - on a little table top lathe - made fish bonkers.
But was too much noise and stuff for the neighbors running a generator for the lathe - so I quit.
Wonder if you can get bowl and plate blanks anywhere?
Did not know there were hardwood suppliers in Loreto. That's GREAT!
Come down to Lopez in Aug or Sept for a cool off and try turning.
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AKgringo
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Mula, what size chunks of wood can you handle, and do you have a band or table saw to cut wood down to size?
I have a few interesting chunks of hardwood in the basement, and plan to explore your area next fall. I know there are restrictions on bringing wood
into MX, but it might be worthwhile to try.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Mula
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I have a band saw, chain saw and can handle up to 16". And access to a table saw.
I have a guest house here if you come by Lopez you are welcome to use.
Thanks.
By the way, I will be in Anchorage next week. Going up Saturday.
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AKgringo
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It has been a very pleasant spring so far, I am even going to have to water my lawn since we have missed the frequent showers we usually get this time
of year!
By the way, the wood I was talking about is in a basement in Northern CA, not here.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Mula
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Thanks AKgringo. I used to have multiple homes and every time I needed something it was at the other place/s and then I ended up with many of
everything. Hard to downsize with a life like that.
Anyway, look forward to meeting you someday - Alaska or Mexico.
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AKgringo
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Mula, check your U2U
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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