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Musing about being nickel and dimed to frustration or worse.
One advantage of musing 'ex ignoramous' as opposed to pontificating 'ex cathedra' is that I can be caught off base without being tagged out. That being so, I'll muse about dime bombs and powdered...
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Turning Balsam Poplar
I had a tree come down in our forest last week in a wind storm. I have been cutting firewood in this forest for 20 years now and this is the first time I have come across a balsm poplar. It has a...
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Musing: Art vs Woodturning
Arch, I miss the musings........................... Last night I had a rare opportunity to addend a museum opening for a solo exhibition by Binh Pho. The exhibit is in Long Beach at the Museum of Art....
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I made my first Oland tool
Thanks to those who have discussed this in the past, and especially to Darrell Feltmate, who has some instructions on his website, This is a sweet tool. I've tried it on endgrain, and it even cuts a...
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A REALLY stupid question
Hey guys- I tried a google search on this, but came up with absolutely nothing. This question is so dumb, it's not for the faint-hearted... I bought some Ryobi buffing compound today in paper tubes-...
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Which jaw type?
First posted on rec.woodworking - thanks, George - should have guessed that there was a dedicated bunch of computerised turners. Anyway: I've had an axminster clubman chuck for a year or so and have...
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Woodturning projects for the garden
Does anyone know of any projects besides dibbers and birdhouses that can be turned for the garden. Iam looking for turnings to sell to gardeners. Thanks, Jason
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Back From Thailand
I made it to Thailand and back. What a great couple of weeks. My wife and I met my daughter there and had a fantastic time. Part of the trip was to look at the local crafts including wood carving....
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Mylands friction finish streaks how to remove?
I bought some Mylands High Build Friction Polish yesterday and tried it on a maple weed pot with a 1-1/8" diameter neck and 3" diameter body. The neck did fine but the body has some rather distinct...
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Help fixing up old Lathe
Hi everybody, I have an old (25+yrs) Craftsman Lathe that I am trying to get running. I would like to replace the step pulleys, but I cannot get them off. I have located and losened the set screws,...
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Winter Rules Begin
I had to fire up the snowblower to complete the drive today. Snow over the tractor blade. As of now I have my "ready" pallet of blanks marked with wands so I know where to dig when I have time to...
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Powermatic 3520b compared to Vega 2600-Inv
I am considering buying either the Powermatic 3520B or the Vega 2600-Inv. and am looking for comment and or advise. I have been turning for about 4 years on a Nova3000 with AC motor. I live in Arizona...
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newbie question about checks in bowls
I've been turning bowls for almost a year now and have run across this problem several times. I usually turn wood I collect from the yard or woods nearby. I've made several bowls that had checks in...
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Totaly OT: Codex
There's a lot of intelligent people joining this group. I'd like you all to take knowledge of the Codex issue. It's definitely not about woodturning, but might turn tings into a good direction....
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Chainsaw advice
Hey, I am looking for a new chainsaw, as I'd like to start harvesting more wood to feed the habit. I'd love to hear any advice you folks might have. I know I want a gas powered saw, and I suppose it's...
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