Turning while Camping

Breathing or taking up space would bring in more money ... :o)

So one could go RVing and still hide in the garage ... ;o)

Laying aside the idea, never do the concept. Why, many states would

Yes it has happened and in fact some states require a CDL based on the size of the rig, in some cases a horse trailer will require it.

what a pain

ah well, back to turning

Brian

You weren't the only one that thought of turning while camping. The fact of doing a demo sounds neat since you were invited to.

I generally try and leave my tech stuff at home too including radios, tvs etc. But then I too am usually out for just a long weekend.

I second the ideas of thinking smaller and using a mini lathe. Sticking to smaller items would always be safer than something larger. Small bowls pens or mini lathe type projects. Also I have seen portable shields made from Lexan that protect against anything that might come off the front of the lathe. With that and less agressive turning than you might normally turn at home you would probably be fine with demos. Also keeping your speed down wouldn't hurt either. You may want to do the demo for club members or someone you know before you do it at the campsite.

Some of the many mini projects could include pens, tops, bottle stoppers, mini goblets, etc. I like the tops and mini goblets because you don't have to buy any extra hardware to turn them. Mini bowls can be fun to.

Thanks for sharing the idea. Always fun to ponder! Someday maybe I'll get a true carry around lathe like the Bonnie Klein lathe and then I'll bring it along.

Have fun!