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Tom Geist
how to contact him by email or telephone? Turn to Safety, Arch Fortiter
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Craftsman lathe
Help!! I have an ongoing saga with my craftsman lathe. At first, I noticed that the spindle did not turn true, so I contacted Craftsman. They said it was likely bad bearings and not a bend spindle...
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Project for the Wife
Was wondering if anyone has a photo of a jewelry box that has be turned on the lathe. My wife has asked me for one and rather than just going to the shop and making saw dust, I figured to get a few...
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fa: anyone about to start experimenting with pyrography - this can save you some $$
if you were thinking of decorating with woodburning, or to use the fancy name "pyrography" and you haven't bought all the stuff yet, you may be interested in this thing, which is really a power supply...
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15 years ago
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EZ vs Hold Fast vacuum adaptors
The sealed bearing in my shopmade vacuum adaptor is no longer sealed and it's too far to drive to get another. (translation, I'm too lazy) Any advice re the E-Z vacuum adaptor and the Hold Fast for 25...
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Faceplate, to true or not..?
Hi folks, I have a cheapo spindle lathe (Cdn Tire, the one with the yellow tail piece wheel) that's out of kilter. When I put on a a piece of perfectly flat MDF on the face plate to make a sanding...
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vacuum pumps anyone?
I just updated the listing of vacuum pumps on my web page (below), should any of you folks feel an urge to add a vac chuck to your lathe - there is one nice 110V one, and a nice GAST 220V one that are...
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Sleepy musings about scroll chucks and ShopSmiths. (long)
On another thread the 'best chuck' for a ShopSmith set up as a lathe is being discussed and I don't want to hijack the OP's question. Obviously some very good woodturners, like Buddy M. & Mac have...
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Chuck
I have a older (1956) Shopsmith that I only use as a lathe. I find that I am in need of a chuck on the order of a NovaChuck or something similar. I have the usual catalogs that sell them but I would...
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Using "the other half"
I paid for the whole tool, including the entire bevel and all of its edge, but I seem to use only about half of what I bought. Are any of you using asymmetrically ground and sharpened tools to get...
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15 years ago
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Tinting CA?
Anyone tried tinting CA, and filling cracks, etc.? I ordered some flexible black, but would like to have red, blue, etc... I've tried mixing thick CA with redheart saw dust, but it looks more dark...
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15 years ago
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Craftsman Lathe Tailstock
I'm new to woodworking and particularly turning. I recently purchased an old craftsman lathe with a good motor. It is missing the pointed piece that actually holds the tail end of the wood on the...
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Trend Airshield Pro - a short review
Well I have had one of these since April, and not seen any real comments on them. Battery, is good or better than its word of 8 Hours, with an audible warning of say an hour that battery is low, but...
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Tool Length
Now is it just me, or does size really matter ? (OK Enough of the jokes) Turners, are of all different shapes and sizes, so it makes sense we all have different needs with tools. Whilst turning a bowl...
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Celebrate 231 Years of American Independence | Aviation Modelworks
Aviation Modelworks proudly celebrates the 231st American Independence this month of July as they offer up to 30% OFF on Selected Items. On Sale items include the F-104C Starfighter, F-106A Delta...
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