On eBay:
Doesn’t he need that?
It might be a few bucks to get that across the Atlantic.
Maybe after 25 years he finally got tired of using the treadle, and bought a lathe with a motor.
I imagine he has at least one other lathe as well. Many woodwind makers have both a wood lathe and a machinist’s lathe.
whoa…never seen a lathe popping up on ebay! quite interesting.
Hmmm, can I make a blackwood flute if I get this one?
Hmmm, can I make a blackwood flute if I get this one?
It has been done. ![]()
What is really strange is, Patrick Olwell is selling his treadle lathe also!
Just think, it is an Olwell. ( I wonder if I could make a blackwood flute if I got this?
I mean, what if there is a power failure, they will have to add another year to the waiting list! ![]()
P.S. Also check out the ivory flute he is selling… ![]()
P.S.S. If my mother is reading this she an get me the ivory flute for Christmas. ![]()
You’re gonna need a lot more than just a lathe to make a flute. ![]()
Well, there goes the quality . . . his flutes’ll never be the same.
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When asked “Why are you selling it?” Hammy replied:
Basically a question of space. My workshop is small, and I really don’t use that lathe any more.
All the Best
Hammy Hamilton
Sold for EUR 500.00 (Approximately US $583.60) to bhpipes (perhaps our pipemaking C&F member billh?)
I was tempted. But as Doug pointed out, the shipping (and prolly customs) to the US would cost many, many bucks; probably much more than the cost of the tool.