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Questions on Inboard Spindle Nut J-line Lathe
Curious if anyone having a J-line knows where to get a wrench that will take off the nut on the inboard spindle. It looks like it requires some kind of spanner wrench. There are four square slots cut...
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Griz G0632 knock off of Jet VS1642
Anybody know anything about this lathe. I would suspect Jet is better...but $900 better? The 2hp model.
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Reeves Drive Question
I have a question about an older lathe with a Reeves Drive (J-Line). This is an older lathe that has not seen use for some time. The manual says not to shift it without the motor running. If you take...
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Any suggestions for free newsgroup reader...
Hello to the group, My current ISP Com(NOT)cast(IC) has decided to cancel access to newsgroups for subscribers effective October 25th. Nice eh? Of course, there is no change in our monthly payment....
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Does anyone from england read this newsgroup?
Yes
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Hey Mac
Sounds like you need to batten down the hatches for a bit. Take care. robo hippy
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Turning Cypress
How is it for turning?
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Ants in lumber
I'd like to think I'm a woodturner, but actually it's more like a wood-hoarder -- I buy some good looking blanks and set them aside for "when I have time". Right now my time at work keeps me from...
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Greame Priddle Type Wood Vaporizer Power Source
You've probably seen a Graeme Priddle piece that has some pyrography / wood burning on it. If you've seen him actually do it you know it's not pyrography - but more like Wood Vaporization - a flash of...
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high gloss pen finish
I tried for a while to get a high gloss pen finish with no luck. I know not everyone wants high gloss but for some of my pens I really like it. I tried CA, CA with BLO, Hut brown/white bars and Hut...
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Source for 1 1/8 faceplates or spindle adapter
I am looking for a source for 1 1/8 faceplates or a spindle adapter from 1 1/8 to 1 inch spindle. It would be for a j-line 170 though I think the oliver ay be the same. Just checking ahead how hard...
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How do you sharpen your tools?
I've been using a cheap grinder with a cheap wheel sharpening cheap tools. Sorry it's all I have! But I do want to put a better wheel (a finer one too) on my grinder. Any recommendations? ** Posted...
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Conover Lathe Questions
Anyone have a Conover Lathe? I was thinking of getting one and would appreicate feedback. I have a few questions if anyone has one. As an FYI, I already have more than one lathe. I was toying with the...
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Narrow Parting Tool
I finally broke down and bought a Henry Taylor narrow parting tool. But looking at it, I don't have clue how to sharpen it. Can anybody help? Thanks.
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FA - rather cool 1946 popular science home worshop book with some interesting lathe work
here's the ebay link it has a nice project for an inlaid lamp (we might call it segmented turning now, but it's not quite that) - and it has other lathe tips and hints along with all the stuff you...
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