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tool cabinet pics
I posted pics of my new turning tool cabinet in ABPW
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Musing about interior decorators, (don't blame me, it's the heat)
My old fishing cottage is now surrounded by the waterfront McMansions of the nouveau riche so my address is included for all the freebee slick enamelled high fashion and upscale architecture and...
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My new knife holder (for when I go car camping)
I realized the idea that I had on Friday morning when I posted the questions about the knife block. As promised, here are a couple of pictures. Sorry for the absurdly low quality of the pictures. I...
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Resource for Grooved Belts
I've been to three automotive stores in town and can not find the belt necessary to finish the VS Motor upgrade I'm doing to my Woodfast lathe. I purchased a Vicmarc stand for it which involves...
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Musing about the archives. (very long, but good for the Zzzz's)
While I don't use the archives a lot, there have been a number of times that I go back to find something that I wanted to remember, wrote down, and then lost my note. The archives work better than my...
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sharpening chisels
I know that some people send their saw blades out to be sharpened, but does anyone send out their lathe chisels? If not, is there a book or video showing the proper way to do it. TIA Joe
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For sale: Laser Engraver 45Watts
Hi All, I have a Epilog 45Watt Legend 24TT Laser Engraver for sale. Comes with the rotary fixture, air pump, and exhaust fan. I'm asking $16,000Cdn. I'm in Ayer's Cliff, Quebec, Approx~ 20mins from...
 
Maple and "Burny Beans"
When I was a kid we'd take a bean from a common tree in Central America, rub it fast on the concrete and touch it to the arm of an unsuspecting victim. The bean, commonly know, appropriately enough,...
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Pegs, Pulls and Practice
Thanks. Oddly enough, most Americans think of the "clouds" in the bottom of the apron as something Greene & Greene or Stickley invented. As Steve Jobs of Apple said - "If you're going to steal ideas,...
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Finish for Perfume aerosol
I getting ready to try making a perfume aerosol and wonder what finish should be used, that won't be affected by the chemicals in the perfume. Anyone with experience care to comment? Thanks, Stew
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Powermatic 3520a/3520b
Hello All, Can anyone tell me the difference between the two? Does the 3520b have the ability to move the spindle head as the 3520a does? Regards, Steve
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Vega 2600 Bowl Lathe FS
I have a Vega Bowl lathe for sale 24" swing 8years old. Excellent shape. AC 220 volt. More info and pics on request. $1250 must pick up. Coast of Maine Thanks Joaz Hill
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wanna see something big?
check it out ross
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price for a used vb36?
I'm looking for some opinions on the selling price of a good used vb36. I've searched all over the internet and can't find any used ones for sale. I currently have a 12" Delta for small stuff. But I...
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Mgurure - where does it come from?
Hi - Is anyone able to tell me anything about Mgurure ( combretum schumanii ). I gather it comes from Kenya but can't find out anything about its characteristics etc. Any help would be really welcome...
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