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Bandsaw risers
Maybe they didn't like using "raiser".. mac Please remove splinters before emailing
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Question regarding buffing
I have a Shopsmith but it's too friggin' loud at buffing speed to use more than once.. mac Please remove splinters before emailing
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Glow vs Gloss. Do most people prefer shiny bowls?
mac, Thanks for the link. When I learn how to navigate I'll let you know. BTW nice piece of spalt posted as mystery wood. A turner named Dick Seng gave me some real nice spalted oak burl. Most pics. I...
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Hard rubber rods available for pens
I have some surplus green (with black streaking) hard rubber rods available. They are .63" diameter, one meter long and sell for $10 each. Pictures at http: Elliot
 
Put up a page on making dragon flies
Charlie, Really cool idea on the dragonflies. Any kind of bees wing, or blister would work for wings. Thought of Bangasi Spell? pod for cattail? Dan
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Banksia Nuts
Beside sharp tools & dust mask what advise does anyone have on turning these?
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Which Saw???
Hello All, I am new to turning and have a general question concerning saws. I have recently purchased a VS mini lathe due to space limitations. My main objective is to start with pens and other small...
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Art Show questions
The local "Fine Arts" association approached me this morning in regards to an art show over the Thanksgiving holiday.. I want to have more folks down here know about me and my work, but a couple of...
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Re: Making batches of simple boxes and the ins & outs of the lids.
I've strayed too far from my COC roots. Since my question got what the little boy shot at, I'll trudge on with another one just to annoy my long suffering friends here. :)...
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support stands
Does anyone have any recommendations for tool rest support stands (free standing) ?
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Looking for advice for purchasing a wood lathe and tools
A grand will get you (at least for a while) one of these. Have to say, as others are bound to, that it's only the beginning. If you recal the definition of a boat as a hole in the water into which you...
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source for power-sanding attachment
please recommend an online source for purchasing a power-sanding attachment (round foam + short rod + velcro hooks) What diameter would you recommend for 3-4 inch diameter boxes? Does the source have...
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Drying by boiling in subfreezing weather
One answer is "sublimation". Water that is frozen goes directly from a solid to a gas. I don't suppose drying would be as fast as having your tarp out in the Arizona desert sun, but----. Pete...
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Spindle turning help needed
It's the Penn State steadyrest, with 3 small steel wheels. I tried the homemade one, and couldn't get it to work; same issue, so maybe the problem wasn't with the homemade steadyrest.
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eBay: 4-year subscription to American Woodworker magazine
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