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Cutting threads - need your inputs
Bonnie Klein has a machine to use on your lathe to cut threads into tiny tops (awesome boxes when she's done) and the usual boxes. I keep thinking I can make something cheaper and use a router, edge...
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Sometimes the simple things are the hardest to find...
Hello all, Anyone know of a source for 1" x 8tpi faceplates that actually has them in stock and ready to ship? I'm looking for the smallest diameter possible. Seems like 2" faceplates are backordered...
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__measure__ sharpness ?
How much money have you got? I'm sure there are any number of ways, but they're all bound to cost a lot. Perhaps if you could find a second-hand optical comparitor and set the knife on end to measure...
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Where does "turning" end and "machining" begin?
This was triggered by putting together a Harbor Freight "radial arms saw kit", intended for mounting a hand held circular saw to it (an accident looking for a victim?). A friend bought it on a whim,...
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Small Hollowing
Finally got around to turning some Christmas tree ornaments and that required hollowing through a half inch hole. Drilled the 1/2" hole almost through the shape I'd turned then used a dental tool as a...
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M2 Steel source?
I'm looking for a source for M2 steel rounds and flats that folks have used, i.e. a vendor that will sell 12" rather than 12 feet. Russ Ramirez
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Two warnings and a tip.
1st. warning: I'm gullible and it could be a scam, but FWIW and just in case. I got a virus warning purporting to be from Microsoft and Norton this morning advising not to open a powerpoint...
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any wood turners in the Adelaide area
didn't find anyone listed in AAW, so ??? since we are all such a social bunch, ... if anyone has contact info, drop me an email note by repairing the address below william_ b _n oble at msn dooooowt...
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The Quest For Movement
I've been playing with different ways to make a static turning actually have some movement - Super Egg shape, ball and socket swiveled finials and other ball and socket swivel joint applications....
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polishing comparatives
In my bowl turning, one of my favorite finishes is Formby's Tung Oil Finish. My usual process is to give the finished bowl two coats. I follow this with a sanding/polishing step and add another coat...
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A one-time offer, for anyone who may be interested.
Hello all, I was looking at the Longsworth chuck plans, and am planning on making one for myself. Since I'll be programming it anyway, I've got a proposal for those of you who may want to aquire one...
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Musing about shop made variable axis chucking methods
Store-bought eccentric and multi-axis chucks are expensive. I've never used one, but I understand that they work well and are easy and precise to use. My cobbled messes work to a degree, but...
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New article added to my free woodturning educational library...
Hello to the group, We have been busy of late shooting two new videos, but we did have time to add another article to my websites educational library titled "Turning Inlaid Letter Opener and Magnifier...
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teak pen blanks
I have looked around on various boards and auction sites and wish to thank you guys for the links. I have decided to put the 100 teak 1x1x6 blanks that I have left on ebay at a $1.00 each +shipping....
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split phase motor
BlankI have a craftsman split phase motor to run my lathe. It worked = well, then I took it off the lathe to build a new table. I must have = pulled off some wires, and I can't figure out how to wire...
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