Why I bought a lathe

[henryarnold]

When I was a kid, my Dad always talked about someday having a lathe. He loved tools but was hesitant to spend money on things. He was raised during the Depression when buying expensive tools for a hobby would never be considered. A few years ago it occurred to me that it would be fun to get the lathe that my Dad and I dreamed about. My Dad is no longer alive. Finally having a lathe has been fun and I often think about my Dad when I use it. He should have just bought the lathe all the years ago. Life is short.