For the first time in 35 years I don't own a lathe. I just sold my old faithful General and am now eagerly awaiting my new longbed American Beauty by Robust Lathes – hopefully to be delivered in January. What is also very exciting for me is that I have been appointed as an authorized dealer for these wonderful lathes and accessories.
Stay tuned for photographs of some new pieces to be made on this great lathe!
http://www.turnrobust.com/AB_Photo_Gallery.html
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The American Beauty is a premium bowl and vessel lathe that is setting a new standard for woodturners around the world. It has a sliding headstock, stainless steel ways and industrial grade motor and controls. The headstock is relieved in front, allowing great access to the back of the work, …
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Green with envy. Congratulations!
That's fantastic. The robust gear looks really well put together.
Sounds good hope you get it soon!
Awesome!
Congrats +Steven Kennard for being now a offical dealer.
I bet you really can't await that it becomes January..
How very exciting, Steve. I can't wait to see your new creations produced
by this beautiful machine. When do you expect to receive it?
As far as I'm concerned the Robust has no rivals +James Vavra it superbly designed and made to the highest of standards!
Thank you +Heiko Mahr
January is not far away ;-)])
Exciting indeed +Janet Patterson.
It should be shipping at the very beginning of January and then about four days to get here from Wisconsin.
+Way Fountain thanks for your congratulations. When you feel like treating yourself I will arrange it for you;-)))
Happy Winter Solstice, Ellie and Steven! 🙂
I saw your General on my local Kijiji; tempting to say the least but it was out of budget for me. Glad to hear you found a buyer.
Hi +Jeff Hallam my General has gone to live in Halifax.
The new lathe arrives in January, so if you want to see the Robust feel free to drop by. I still have the bed extension for the General and a very nice General shaper if you know anyone that's looking. Hope to meet you some day!