bdmowers Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Anyone know of a carpenter shop in San Antonio or Ajijic that has a lathe? I need some wood turned. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Have Hammers carpentry school has one. They are just west of the 7/11 store in Riberas del pilar 766-4830 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I know of Have Hammer but I find their prices high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 bdmowers, At one time I might have thought so too, but upon checking out other shops here is what I found. There is a great difference between an acceptable finish product here and across the border. Most of Have Hammer customers are from across the border and expect a much better finish product then a typical rustic product. ( if the customer can recognize the difference ). There is a world of difference when the wood project requires staining, sealing and lacquer applications with hand sanding the entire project up to 4 even 6 times NOT JUST ONCE or TWICE and where tight joints are expected to last longer then a few months, H.H. will use totally dried lumber from to U.S. ( NO shirking or twisting ). A project that was made for me 7 years ago still looks like it was just made. The gringo guy I talked to at their original location did a great interview with me to find out exactly what I needed, wanted, expected and offered several suggesting. I knew then that I would be very happy and their customer for life. Just work out what quality you want and the price will be accordingly I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Thanks, hh, I`ll bring the project in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traderspoc Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 come volunteer at Have Hammers Carpentry School, the Rotary club donated some wonderful equipment a few years ago. They Have the equipment you need i once had a quote done for a friend on a book case. 12 ft x 6 ft, they said have hammers bid was 800 pesos to high. well they went with another local carpenter. when finished he did use termite resistant wood as requested, after three months the book case sags, he did not glue or put the proper supports in. it did not have a proper sealer and stain as quoted. if you want something done that it lasts, check your quote carefully. they had to get the sag in the book fixed, the carpenter fixed for 600 pesos, yes they saved 200 pesos, but wrong wood, and headaches.. make sure you are getting the same quality wood, jointing. some local carpenters are wonderful.. wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave0415 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I worked with HH from 2010 to 2012 when I had a time conflict. I recently rejoined them and I am impressed with the improvements in that time . They are as good or better than many shops here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 1 hour ago, dave0415 said: I worked with HH from 2010 to 2012 when I had a time conflict. I recently rejoined them and I am impressed with the improvements in that time . They are as good or better than many shops here. Hi Dave0415, Glad to see you are back. Time spent will Chilly Cook Off will be a big help to HH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Unfortunately, there is no one who can work the lathe HH. Need to find another shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 At Have Hammer, Call first 766-4830, To find out what time a lathe experienced person will be there. Ask for Lalo, Eloy or maybe even Dave. One or maybe all three are experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacedebris Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Just finishing work with Jose Espiritu and asked if he had a lathe. He does. Most people who have encountered his work will tell you he is the best. Very professional. Guadalupe Victoria # 32 (1 block down from Farmacia Guad - Turn right) Telephone: 766 1441 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Thanks, SpaceDebris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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