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Topic: Old lathe

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Started 4 years ago by VanessaKae
Latest reply from AnnOfGreenoak

Tags: lathe

VanessaKae
Member

My inlaws gave me a bunch of lathe that came out of the walls in their old house. Does anyone have any great projects I could make?

Posted 4 years ago #
Leveta
Member

The wooden flags you see in mags. If they are long enough I think they would we great.

Posted 4 years ago #
GoldieMN
Member

Yes, flags come to mind right away. If you sell your projects, I think flags will be a good seller, this year.

I've also seen stars made out of them with grapevine wound around. The pieces of lathe had a small hole drilled in each end and rusty wire used to connect one piece to the next.
Carol L.

Posted 4 years ago #
calico
Member

I've also seen smaller trellis's made out of lathe, then add a birdhouse and some grapvine. They can be hung or a stake added to them to put in the ground.

Posted 4 years ago #
coalminersdaughter
Member

I've seen the lathe made into picture frames and several smaller pictures of the house they came from in the frame. What a wonderful way to preserve a member of the homestead .

Hugss,
Karen

Posted 4 years ago #
Farm Girl
Member

I have seen big stars made with lathe. They are wonderful, you can either leave them natural colored or I have seen some of them painted. Good luck with whatever you do with them and please post so we can see the final project.

Posted 4 years ago #
csudderth
Member

I've seen those big stars too and they are great. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Be sure to post pics.

Christy

Posted 4 years ago #
junkermidge
Member

I have to agree, too. The big star would be a great use for lathe. I made a star at Christmas using yardsticks. I'm guessing it's about the same thing. It was super easy to do and only took a few minutes and was really easy to hang on the wall. It made a big statement, even at only 36". Lathing strips would be even cooler.
Midge

Posted 4 years ago #
junkermidge
Member

Oh, BTW, I also like the ideas of the flag, trellis, and picture frames. If you have enough lathe, you could probably do them all!
Midge

Posted 4 years ago #
csudderth
Member

Hey Junkermidge--that's a great idea. VanessaKae could just do them all!

Posted 4 years ago #
junkermidge
Member

Oh, Christy. I hope you're not mocking me! But if you are, I've probably got it coming. And it certainly wouldn't be the first time. It's just that I think working on projects is more important than things like sleeping, eating, working, having friends, having a life. Doesn't everyone? I guess I'm just a junk dreamer!
Midge

Posted 4 years ago #
momlvcntrt
Member

my husband is tearing out our living as i type and i cant wait to get my hands on all the lath. it is a very old farm house and we are remodeling. i had a stockpile but it got burned by accident. i will be more than will to help in clean up when it gets down to the lath. have lots of projects in mind

Posted 4 years ago #
GoldieMN
Member

Midge
Are we sisters? LOL I can't wait to get up in the morning and tackle some project. Just not enough hours to get as much accomplished as I want. I'd rather be working on a project than just about anything else.

Just like you and Christy, I'd probably want to make them all.
Carol L.

Posted 4 years ago #
VanessaKae
Member

Well, I probably won't try to tackle ALL the projects. LOL! I think I will start with the stars. Maybe this afternoon. I'll let you know how they turn out. Thanks for the ideas!

Posted 4 years ago #
DPumm
Member

My first thought was stars but that's been covered :^). How about making the shape of a four pane window and decorating it with pip berries and a big rusty star. You could also make a ladder shape how ever tall you want, hang on the wall or lean against the wall. It could be decorated with pip berry garland or hang something light on it like the old decorated tea towels or a collection of flour sack material. Diana

Posted 4 years ago #
momlvcntrt
Member

ok how is this for lathe. i will have 3 more walls of it..lol my husband is layed off and decided to remoldel or at least gut it out 'the livingroom'. remodel will happen when he gets back to wotk. our home is over 100 year old farm house. i am thinking many many ornaments and frames and flags. i told him if i have to put up with the dust and mess the lathe belongs to me.......lol

Posted 4 years ago #
momlvcntrt
Member
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Posted 4 years ago #
csudderth
Member

Heck no, Junkermidge--I'm not mocking you! I really think she should make use of all that material and make as much as possible. Of course, we all expect her to share pics when she's through.
Christy

Posted 4 years ago #
GoldieMN
Member

Momlv
Ooooooo, that dust is so nasty. You should ask for more. LOL
Carol L.

Posted 4 years ago #
momlvcntrt
Member

thedust is really bad so that gives me a good reason to lock myself in my room and watch movies or go to the basement and craft. i am not supposed to be around alot of chemicals or around alot of dust cause i am on a liver transplant list so that gives me a good reason to stay away also he keeps it pretty contained

Posted 4 years ago #
AnnOfGreenoak
Member

it would add great texture to small things too...like birdhouse roofs.....or sides of totes.....ann
www.greenoakantiques.com

Posted 4 years ago #