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"green" (sustainable - not wet) wood
Does anyone know of any sources for wood that is either recycled or from sustainable sources? I may be making a product that requires this type of wood. Are the North American hardwoods considered...
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Exotic Burls Suppliers
Do any of you know of any reliable and reasonably priced suppliers for exotic burl caps? I have seen Dale the Burl Guy and a couple of others online but I don't know who is reasonable and/or reliable....
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preserving bowl blanks
Yesterday I picked up on the street some Bodark logs and sawed up a bunch of 12 - 18" bowl blanks with a chain saw. I don't have any more anchor seal and probably won't be able to get more for a week...
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Where to buy CA online?
I need some water thin CA and also thick CA. I want the thin stuff to really soak in to fix some problematic blanks. What is a good site to buy it online assuming I can't find it locally? ** Posted...
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Lathe -- problem with lubrication
I have a Myford Mystro lathe with non-sealed bearings. It has run fine for over 10 years, and I have added the provided lubricating grease at what seemed 'reasonable' intervals. I do not run it every...
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Nearly Kicked The Habit
The fluorsecent lights at the lathe began flickering followed by the variable speed lathe changing speeds - without my doing anything. Then the quad outlet for the lathe stopped working completely....
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15 years ago
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tried to join Nova Owners msn group - no luck
Does anyone know the group owner George Troy? I'm trying to join the group, but have not got a reply to my request. I'd like to take a look at some of the documents, but that is a member only area.
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15 years ago
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need help with pen making
I made my first pen. I wasn't very happy with the finish. I also felt that I did too much sanding versus cutting with the tools. Is there a pill I can take that will make me an expert? :) I know......
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15 years ago
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(almost) Free grinder!
I was going to order wheels for my grinder and came across a great deal.. The Woodcraft slow speed grinder has gotten good reviews here and in the wRECk, so I thought I'd take a look at it while I was...
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15 years ago
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Looking at a new lathe
Hi, Im looking to purchase a new lathe, does anyone know anything about the laguna tools lathe? I am also looking a a nova lathe, Randy
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15 years ago
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Shopsmith - antique or just old?
Hello, all you dust devils! My late father owned a 1950's-era Shopsmith and my mother is thinking of selling it. I have asked her if she can find the manual, but in the meantime I can give you the...
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After No. 1300 . . .
The president of our woodturning club includes the bowl number along with signature, date and wood - on the bottom of his bowls. At the last club meeting he had an ash bowl that was something like No....
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Free e-book, A Course In Wood Turning
Free e-book about, A Course In Wood Turning by Archie S. Milton and Otto K. Wohlers, can be found at Enjoy
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Dumb draw bolt question
I got a drill chuck for my lathe. The chuck mounts on a spindle with a taper on both ends. The MT #2 end is drilled and tapped for a draw bolt, which I understand I need to prevent very bad things...
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Chain saw sharpener
I got a flier today from Harbor Freight, which includes a Chicago Electric chain saw sharpener, for $38. Except for the color, this looks the same as the Nick-the-Grinder I bought a few years back,...
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