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Vacuum chucking on a DVR
I have an adapter for vacuum chucking on my DVR. The thing is basically a sealed bearing and a shaft which fit into the handwheel. The included information states that it is to be used with a vacuum...
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Which Midi lathe?
I am new to wood turning. A few summers ago I bought an almost unused Craftsman wood lathe with duplicating attachment. To my horror the lathe vibrates excessively, I managed to sell it at the same...
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Hey Fred Holder - congrats!
Fred: Just saw your article in the international version of Woodturning. Nicely done! I didn't know we had an internationally known author in our midst! I always wanted that little Vic as I had a...
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Kenny Port Greetings from New zealand
Hi Folks, This is my first post since selling Woodcut tools in 2005 and its good to get back on the lathe and into the product design room again after a long break. I see the old faithfuls are still...
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Lathe applied finish
I normally spray a finish but on repair work I need something that will dry much quicker. I was wondering what most used for a glossy finish on pens and such things while spinning on a lathe. I've...
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Burning Question
Hi all If you use a thin wire to burn the outside of a bowl or spindle, wha would i use to burn the inside of a curve surface such as a bowl. Mar
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Grizzly 642 lathe
Thinking of getting back into turning, Been MANY years....Anyway, this = lathe is a 16" swing, 2hp, but not reversable, nor a spindle lock. How = important is the reverse when sanding/finishing. I...
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Review - Ellsworth Bowl Gouge - www.onlinetoolreviews.com
Hi all, we have just posted a review of the Ellsworth Signature bowl gouge online at Quite a nice tool if you are a keen bowl turner! Hope it helps!
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cutting copper tube
I need to make some ferrules from thin wall 3/4 in. copper tube. My cutter (or am I to blame?) is making ragged edges that aren't square. Also it has a tendency to cut a spiral instead of a clean...
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Interesting bit of turning...
--Posted to the Model Engineers list by a friend. I gotta get me a lathe like that! :-) Car powered lathe for making Djembe drums
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Jet1442
I bought a Jet 1442 about a year or so ago and, for the most part have been pleased with it. I turned the handled for the Reeves Drive around to get it out of the way and have replaced the bearing on...
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question about speed control
I have a Record Power (DML24X/C) lathe and in order to change the speeds I have to open up the motor casing and change the position of the belt. Is there any way to change this so that the speed can...
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Lee Valley Moisture Meter
Any one have the 'Timber Check' moisture meter sold by LV and, if so do you recommend it? Any limitations or bugs? Also, how useful is such a meter to woodturners? I've been getting along without one...
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Three great new articles added to my education library...
Hello to the group, I have added a few new articles to my websites educational library that you may wish to review: The first is a step-by-step guide to turning European Style writing pens. It is...
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Shoe Polish followup
A few weeks ago I reported spilling Anchorseal type sealer on my shoe. I wiped it off at the time and in a couple of days could not tell the difference between my shoes. They are oil-tanned type...
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