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Some problems with my first vase
I found an unidentified root in the road (it is light colored, but turns yellow brown about a day after being cut; anything jump to mind?) and decided to make my first vase. It is about 4" diameter...
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Elbo t\ool hollowing rig
A tip to all of you using (or contemplating) the Elbo Tool for hollowing. Hunder has come out with a new Carbide tipped cutter which they both sell directly and license to Lyle Jameson for use on his...
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Bloodwood
Any ever try to do much with this stuff other than pens? I did a couple decent spindle turnings that were ok, then tried a platter. What a mess. Dry wood, newly sharpened tools, but huge chipouts and...
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A few questions on a piece of wood I found...
I found a 2' long piece of crabapple, about 18" diameter. It is right below where the trunk split into 5 trunkettes. 1) Is this likely to be an interesting piece? 2) I am going out of town tomorrow...
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Thanks to all for the Topsaver tip!
Got the stuff today from Woodcraft and went through the abrasive pad, shop towel, re-apply, buff stages and the TS looks a feels a lot better... The right extension still feels a little "pitted", but...
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SPALTED Wood {Maple ?} . . . Who wants some?
{Here is a copy of a message I just put up on the 'rec.woodworking' NG. I really don't want to just trash this stuff.} People - It's been some time since I've 'tuned in'. So I apologize in advance for...
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update on my willow bowl project
Came out really pretty, but the tear out killed it. It was not like normal tear out where some fibers tear out rather than cutting; hunks of wood just pulled out. I think my tools were adequated...
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Oneway Laser Guided Hollowing System
Has anyone ever used the Oneway Laser Guided Hollowing System? If so, can you tell me how it works and how it compares to the Jamieson System? I am using a Oneway 2436 and have only hollowed with the...
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Where is there a Lathe Review?
I'm a relative newby, been turning for about a year and slowly getting a little better. I'm working on a used Rockwell 11" lathe (Model 46-140) that I bought from an experienced woodturner who was...
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Slick Simple Method of Checking For "Fair Curve"
If you turn bowls you typically are shooting for a "fair curve" a continuous curved line, with no bumps or hollows. Achieving a fair curve on a turned piece may appear easy - one continuous final cut....
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More Woodturning now has a Secure Server for purchases
After over ten years of publication, More Woodturning now has a secure server to purchase subscriptions and CD-ROM's on line. This has been one of the major complaints about our web site. If you've...
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Notes from AAW 2007 in Portland
I've finally transcribed some of my notes from the Symposium onto my blog They are short quotes from some of the top turners Forsale Lander
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Jiggling Juglans Jugs in a.b.p.w.
This months turning club piece for the President's Challenge - picture in Coming up with a concept is easy. Executing it . . . charlie b
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Spruce Burls!
As Leo says, spruce tends to makes blisters like birch, rather than burls like cherry. Free advice, get a gallon or two of mineral spirits to wipe everything ... over and over again. One kind of...
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