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Negative Rake Scrapers
Does any one know of a supplier that has negative rake scrapers in A11 steel. Glaser had a set but I can not find a set anywhere on the net. Thanks Jim Dungan
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Traction Time
Just a reminder that it is traction time again and many tire outlets sell bags of sand. Most are small enough to be easily aranged in the base of your lathe stand for steadiness and to dampen...
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Supernova travel stoop screw.
Anyone know if they changed the design of the Supanova chuck before coming out with the latest version? (NB, I do mean Supernova, and not Supernova2). I just looked in the manual -online at: and where...
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What would I be missing?
I have never done any turning since I have always thought that any lathe worth having would cost too much and take up too much space in my gara... er, shop. I have been reading some good things about...
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torque and electric motors (slightly OT)
I read this article this morning: It's a review of a new, all-electric sports car. In it the performance on an electric engine is extolled, on the grounds that it produces constant torque at all RPMS,...
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For Sale- NOVA Lathe Outrigger Unit (Outboard Toolrest Stand)
I'm selling a Nova Outrigger Unit that fits Teknatool Nova 3000 and Nova DVR-XP woodlathes. I've used it a couple times. The following blurb is from Teknatool themselves- Solid cast iron unit helps to...
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So what's for Christmas?
Charlie b kinda got the ball rolling here. I have my new Craft Supplies as well as Packard catalogues. The only thing I really noticed that was new was how much some of the prices went up. I usually...
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nearly free - CH air compressor - U fix it
I have a campbell hausfield air compressor, model wl600602AJ with a bad piston ring - motor runs, the tank is good, the reg and manifold/switch is presumably good, but it won't pump because the piston...
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question on Black walnut
Hi I've woodworker for over 30 years and full time for the last 3. I've have bought my share of commercial walnut over those years I have been a wood turner for the past 2 years. It that time I have...
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Christmas Presents Idea in a.b.p.w.
Picked up a bunch of 3/8" diameter by 3 1/2" long glass test tube type inserts at the last WWing show and finally got around to using some of them. Weed pots are nice but won't hold water. Make 'em a...
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pen turning observation
I had a pen which didn't seem to show any blemishes until after I had waxed it with pure carnauba wax. Then a divot showed up. It might be covered up by the band (designer style) but the pen is for a...
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vacuum pump anyone
several folks from the NG have asked me for a 110V vacuum pump - I was just able to pick up one pump that is in a nice enclosure - it's a commercial fume extraction pump that is used as part of a...
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Lathe for sale
I am selling my Vicmark mini lathe that has never been used. I bought it 2 or 3 years ago. It is similar to the Jet and Delta mini lathes but the quality is better. I am also including a new motor,...
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My new lathe toys...
Hello all, Well, I finally got around to tooling up to do some metal spinning- after a long delay and some hemming and hawing. So far, the tools are turning out really nice- the tool post is machined...
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Competition Themes Edited
Thanks to all that responded to my earlier post which asked for ideas for competition themes. I have combined all the replies and produced a list. I post it for use by others if they wish. Babies...
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