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Conover Lathe, Value?, Manual?
Hello everyone, I usually hang out around rec.woodorking or Sawmill Creek, but I thought this would be the best place to ask. I have come into a Conover lathe that I am looking to sell. It is the 4...
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Lathe stand leveling feet
Good Day Folks I recently purchased a Nova DVR. Now it's time to build a stand for it. The question is do I include leveling feet and if so what size should I use ? How about wheels any good...
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17 years ago
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nearok
I have been given a Nearok bandsaw and want to buy a drivebelt for it. 350 Watt Three speed Can anyone tell me where i can purchase a drivebelt please
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17 years ago
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Just starting ... which lathe???
Have been woodworking for years, most seriously for the last 2. Am about to jump into turning ... and have discovered that my (30 year old) kids and some friend are also interested ( and will be using...
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17 years ago
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Question about a new grinder spin up time
I bought a low priced 8" grinder off of Ebay. It says it's 3/4 HP. Has the standard coarse and fine grey wheels. When I turn it on it takes about 1 minute to come up to speed, and while it is spinning...
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17 years ago
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Termite turn tool opinion wanted
Oneway has a tool called the Termite tool that I believe is primarily used for hollowing. I was thinking about buying it and was wondering what you opinions about it was. Thanks
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17 years ago
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Positive Pressure Mask and Shield
I seem to have developed a lung problem and I must get and 'use' a good filter mask. I guess the type that delivers positive air pressure would be what I need. Can anyone recommend a brand name of one...
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17 years ago
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still a newbie- green wood question
Hello All, I still have not made anything decent with my lathe - two round things from square stock and a rough looking goblet of sorts from a piece of cherry. I have signed up for a bowl turning...
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17 years ago
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Vacuum Chucking Tip
After finishing a bowl I mark the center of the bottom while it is still on the chuck (I use an inside gripping chuck). I found a length of metal tubing that is the same diameter as the through hole...
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17 years ago
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I want to build a woodturning lathe
I have done a lot of searching for home-built lathe plans on the web, but haven't found that much. I'd like to build one myself for several reasons, mainly because it would be fun, and I'm cheap. I...
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17 years ago
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Lamp kits
I've been looking on the web for lamp kits, but all I seem to run into are lamp kits made from brass. I'd like to find one made with some other metal than brass .. not a fan of the color gold... Any...
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17 years ago
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Timber Sealer
Hi I'm just getting in to turning and since I live on a farm I have plenty of access to timber. I read the the ends need to be sealed untill it has dried to prevent cracking. I 'm wondering what I...
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17 years ago
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Asian hardwood - large sizes needed
Hi-- I'm seeking a regular source of quality exotic Asian hardwood, blocks that are about 6" x 6" x 18". I've been searching on-line but finding quite little, and my source in Asia tells me that all...
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17 years ago
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Numbers on chuck jaws
OK, I know this is a real newbie question, but here goes. Why are the jaws and the body of my Pinnacle chuck numbered? Dick Durbin Tallahassee
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Wood Identification Resource Site URL
Though the url for this site has been posted before, it's worth posting again. If you've got a chunk of wood and want to find out what it is - THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO START! Lots of color photos,...
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