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Is this an ok lathe for a starter???
there is a lathe on ebay (1/2HP 40 Inch 4 Speed Power Wood Turning Lathe 14x40 In). Is this an ok lathe for a starter??
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My Shop is almost (re)done
6 Days of cleaning and organizing, I finally got the new lathe to fit in. Not well, but in. I built a tool holder for the lathe that mounts on the table behind the lathe and high enough to reach all...
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New woodturning DVD on design
Hello, For several years now I've wanted to create a DVD which addresses issues on more of an artistic level. The Title is: Making a Peppermill Focus on Design I've used the peppermill as the platform...
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how do i know what size lathe to get??
I have looked at several sites for lathes, and have seen lathes that say 12in. wood lathe, or 15in. wood lathe. is this the limit the the wood length you can you?? I am looking for something that can...
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lathes???
I have reciently thought of the idea of making wooden baseball bats myself. I love baseball but for somereason i havn't thought of this idea. What i am looking for is a cheap lathe big enough to make...
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A tale of heavy tools and old age
Since I picked up my new lathe, I decided it was time to reorganize my workshop to allow better use of all my tools (and to get the lathe out of the middle of the floor). This is the first time in 4...
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So I'm Thumbing Through American Woodturner Magazine
One of the benefits of belonging to AAW, in addition to being insured when doing demos, is that you get copies of the American Woodturner (go to if you want to find more about membership benefits). So...
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New shop!
After 7 years of my parents parking in the driveway and 21 years of my wife parking in the driveway all so I could use the garage for a shop. I am finally getting a shop of my own with no bikes, lawn...
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Musing about rcw. What a grand forum!
I don't have a clue about blow molding or glass blowing. In another thread, I was mostly joshing Jesse about not finishing the insides of his vessels, but I like his style and that of most folks here....
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The Coca-Cola gambit- a new technique, or wishful finishing?
Hello all, Like many of your probably have, I've turned a few vases on my lathe- and it's not all that easy to get the finish on the inside uniform enough that I would feel comfortable with filling...
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Dave Peebles, now a full time woodturner
I see by the WC forum that Dave Peebles, Lyons, Ohio is changing jobs to 'retire' to turn wood full time. He mentioned that he can now be more active on internet forums. I sure hope that includes rcw...
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Walking AND Chewing Gum - AND
Woodturning requires doing, and coordinating several things - with each hand doing different things - but working together. After a while you don't have to think about what's supposed to be doing what...
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Free Turning Wood in Olathe????
Would the gentleman who posted about the free turning wood in Olathe KS pls repost your contact information or address information. I am going to be in your neighborhood next week and would like to...
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Burning Lines - Again
I know there was a thread on burning lines on bowls, inside and out, with a synthetic material but I cannot find the thread. What is the material is used to do the burning? I think George posted one...
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Gouge/Chisel Storage for lathe
Posted in APBW is my present approach to a gouge rack for the lathe. Shamelessly copied from ones I saw at a NH WW Guild lathe gathering - made a lot of sense. The back keeps you from slicing self on...
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