Hi Theresa, It is very generous of you to donate the lathe to the boathouse. I don't want to cause you any inconvenience in getting it to us. I can make arrangements to come pick it up when you are

I might be able to get a younger guy to help load. If no one else is headed your way, I'll see if I can take the day off and move it in the truck. “Throw out the radio and take the fiddle down

I'm going by the Boathouses in Toledo on Thursday. If someone can get it to the Denny's in Albany, by the Hwy 20 exit, at quarter to one, I'll buy them lunch and take the lathe the rest of the way. I

I think it was late 40s, common brand like Wards. I think he'd be happy to see it at the boat house. Just gotta figure a way to get it there. “Throw out the radio and take the fiddle down from the

I remember when Lon got that. IIRC, it was a nice lathe. And lathes don't much wear out or go bad. Should be a nice addition to the Toledo shop.

I did find pictures of it. It's been unused for several years but was working fine. “Throw out the radio and take the fiddle down from the wall.” — Andrew Nelson Lytle, Tennessee, 1930

Lon picked this up when he was learning to turn. I'd be happy to donate it to you. “Throw out the radio and take the fiddle down from the wall.” — Andrew Nelson Lytle, Tennessee, 1930

Actually we do. I was just going to bring my lathe in from home and teach a class this week to the crew. -- Joe Novello

Does the boathouse have a use for a wood lathe? Thought I'd ask. It's an older lathe that has been converted to variable speed. Has the woodworking tools too. “Throw out the radio and take the

Another reminder that the Coots (Western Oregon Messabouts) would like to invite you to display a boat, display art or crafts, or make a presentation of some sort at this years Depoe Bay Wooden Boat

I grew up in Ireland. Most coastal towns are very small and exposed, and there is not good place to keep these boats on the water, or a good slipway. So they make some interesting custom

Tough boats, tough crews. I've toured these types of boats and spoke to crews in Scotland, England, and the same type of organization in Ireland and France. Inspirational.

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Registration for the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival has begun. If you're gonna take a boat to the Festival, don't wait until the last minute... https://woodenboat.org/register-your-boat/ While

During the recent Multnomah County Library messabout I stumbled upon this early article about Columbia River One Designs (CRODs) in a bound volume of 1934-1935 Pacific Motor Boats. Alas, I didn't note

I will try to. Might even pick up a boat when I finish moving around. Really appreciated you coming up. (And glad you got to talk to Chad. Lon used to call him "the pirate of the Columbia". He's a

It was, indeed. And we got to meet Quinn's new baby. 1.5 years old.

It was a nice gathering, to bad you had to miss it Andy. It was nice to talk with Teri and Quinn, and meet some of Lon's friends and relatives. Lon was indeed s good man. I'll sure miss him. I hope

Terri, I can't make it to the memorial. Please know I loved Lon. He was a good man, larger than life. I think of him often. I remember his kindness and generosity. Please call/text/email if you need