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opinions of Benjamins Best chisels?
They're listed in rockler's catalogues, and are inexpensive. Anyone have any experience (or a reason why they cost 1/4 to 1/2 as much as other chisels)? thanks -_JKD
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wolverine vari-grind jig question
I just looked at a Sharpening DVD that came from AAW with the Membership Directory this year. It covers this jig and other topics. I have had this jig for 8 years and only now see how to use the...
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Laser engraver referral, please
I need a contact with a GOOD laser engraver to handle about a dozen pieces for me immediately. (~2 weeks) I had an excellent guy in Columbus, OH but lost track of his contact information. IIRC, I...
 
wood chuck jaws
Hi, I'm looking for info on making bowl holding jaws for fitting to 100mm Wood Jaw Plates. joe
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glueing drinking cups
ive noticed that most of the spatulas and other wooden utensils in the kitchen used to have some sort of finish on them but by now its worn off. still instead of them being coarse with grain exposed...
 
LH threaded Arbor Adaptor for dual shaft motor and BEAL system
I have a dual shaft electric motor that I intend to use as a polisher/buffer mainly for woodworking. I bought a "Beal Buffing System" which comes with machined aluminum arbor sleeves that have...
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Restoring bowl dovetails
Some bowls dry with a usable dovetail pretty much intact, some wind up with an oval hole. I often chuck them in the cole jaws and re-do the dovetail before finish turning. Recently I made a jig to...
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Wood lathe accessories company
I purchased an attachment for my lathe from this company about 4 years ago. It was called "wood lathe accessories" Greenville Tx Its a swing arm bolt on attachment that holds 2 moffett lamps for great...
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knife quest company
i ordered a present for my parents awhile back from this company ( and im posting this to let people know that they are a very irresponsible company. they didnt answer any of my emails and after...
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how to align a craftsman mono tube lathe
The tailstock and headstock of my old Craftsman single 2" monotube lathe no longer meet. The error seems to be 3/16" or more. How can I get them to match again? bernie feinerman
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Glorified firewood
Just posted some photos of a natural edge spalted alder bowl over in for those interested... ...Kevin
 
Question about wood & fungus/mold
As a newbie I went about collecting logs for turning and waxing the ends until I could cut them into blanks. Unfortunately, many developed fungus or mold on the outside and I ended up getting a pretty...
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Mulberry wood
Folks here at work just cut down a mulberry tree. I was there as soon as I heard the chippers and chain saws start their shrieking. I managed to get a chunk 6 foot in length and about 18" in diamter...
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Very Newbie Question
Apologies if this is really stupid: I just received my new Jet mini lathe and Pinacle tools from Woodcraft. I have turned only once, many years ago. I honed the tools with some rouge and then used the...
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one more question
What would be a tight grain wood. I would be turning wood knitting needles for my wife and her friends. Something that would not catch on the yarn. Thanks, Dennis
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