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no checking with very small turnings?
Here's my situation: 1) I'm a complete noob to turning (this is basically my first project ever, and I've never actually seen anyone use a lathe before) 2) I have some 5" or so diameter walnut logs I...
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How Bob Became The Empreror’s Turner -Chapter Two - THE MOVE
How Bob Became The Empreror?s Turner Chapter Two The impending sale of the house Bob had been renting for the last four years, the formative period of his woodturning life. wreaked havoc with his...
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How Bob Became The Empreror’s Turner- Chapter One
How Bob Became The Empreror?s Turner by charlie b Chapter One Once Upon A Time - not so long ago, or some time in the near or distant future - in a galaxy far, far, far, far, far away - ooops - that?s...
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Musing about the effects if any, of how we price average work.
I'd like to revisit an old dilemma that sometimes comes up when woodturners gather, that is if you believe it is a dilemma at all. It may be just another 'OTOH' subject we argue about. Anyway, what is...
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live center?
I am thinking about ordering live center for boring the shaft hole on rolling pins. Do you order a special drill bit? Are live centers difficult to use? Any info would be appreciated. Gary
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lilac
Has anyone ever turned lilac before? I have some pieces I thought were good sizes for boxes but I heard that when lilac dries it can get really tough. Any thoughts or suggestions. Kevin
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WT journal recommendation
Im looking for a recommendation towards a WT mag. Id like the Fine Woodworking countertype. Prefarably more technical than arty, but quality comes first - measured in level of contributors,...
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Darrell... you still with us?
Darrell - like Leo, if you have been posting, I haven't seen it. And going back in the group it looks like you haven't posted for a while. Everything OK in the Great White North? (Hey... take off...)...
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Hey Leo!
Mr. Van Der Loo: Long time no hear... you still alive and kickin' out there? It isn't like you to go 2 - 3 weeks without a post. Give us a shout and let us know you haven't gone over to the flat side...
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help on bowls
I an a fairly new turner. Having done pens, kelioscopes, keyrings and all the other little stuff. I have moved on to small bowls for candy dishes did a couple out of purpleheart and narda that came...
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Grizzly G1019
Good Evening: I'm working on setting up a used Grizzly G1019 14" bandsaw. I'm having trouble getting the 2 wheels to be coplaner. I'm off by about 1/4". The upper wheel is recessed. Is this normal for...
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Common Knowledge (or it could be in the manual I didn't read)
There are things in any type of woodworking which are assumed as obvious (once you've seen it or figured it out) and therefore not worth mentioning. It's that type of really basic stuff that can...
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Oregon Electric Sure Sharp File Guide
I'm thinking of buying this to speed up my chainsaw blade sharpening. Has anyone out there used this and could you share your opinions. TIA Tony Manella ndd1"at" (remove "at") Lehigh Valley...
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Photo of Spirals or Flutes Being cut with a router
Hello All, My new book, "The Woodturners FAQ Book", is nearing completion at the publisher. I had mentioned devices for cutting flutes and spirals in spindles using a router. I did not have a photo of...
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Considering a Turning Tools Compendium Project
In response to the many questions about Pointy Sticks, I started The Pointy Stick Compendium Project. Seems as though there's a need for The Turning Tools Compendium Project - a single place to find...
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