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Selecting Finish toEmphasize Figure in Wood
I've recently gotten some maple (called hard maple here in Arkansas- harder than red maple but not as hard as the sugar maple you get in New England) that has some really great striping and crotch...
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Reversing a Delta Midi Lathe Motor
I am working on turning my Delta Midi Lathe into a dedicated outboard turning bowl lathe. I have reversed the headstock and turned the step pully on the headstock so that I have the proper speed...
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Round skew 12mm
I have just brought a crown round skew 12mm. I am hoping that i can us this to finish the out side of my bowels, proir to sanding. When i had a lesson a few years back, the guy had a sort of round ske...
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delta rockwell parts needed
just picked up an old lathe model no. 46-111 i think ser # GD 8661. the threaded end of the head stock spindle is split. i can use a chuck on it just fine however the morse taper being split scares me...
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Vacuum pump trouble
I've seldom used my vacuum pump but when I recently tried all that happened was a continous hum. No suction. The gast pump, Model 0522-P335-G509DAX is attached to an Emerson RA55JXDA 220v motor. I do...
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stone crusher for inlay material
I use crushed stone such as Turquoise and Malachite on some of my turnings. The cost for already crushed stone ranges from $10 and ounce to $20 an ounce. I've purchased some nuggets and I was...
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For those waiting for thier glue gun to warm up.
Sort of an addition to the face plate thread, which I have deleted.. sorry.. I bought one of these butane glue guns for my wife a few years ago.. sort of a joke because I figured that for $10 it must...
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Better Chisels: Buck Brothers or Craftsman?
Which of these tools would you recommend over the other? Thanks, S.
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OT poll: wooden cars
hahaha Thought some of the more 'handy' amongst us might enjoy the woodwork involved: Fortunium Slot Review: check bonus, features, boosters, free spins and why is one of the top slots rigth now. Also...
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Note To Self: DO NOT _____
Been HOT - for several days - to hot to wear turners smock Hot enough to sweat to soaking wet minutes after walking into the shop (from the air conditioned house). A very dry (as in been drying for...
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Record RPML Lathe
Hi, I am using one of the bench mounted lathes from Record, having fun learning (usually from my mistakes!)trying to get as much practice as possible turning green wood to get a 'feel' for the tools...
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Considering First Segmented Turning
I'm considering trying my hand at my first segmented turning but would like to pick your brains before starting. I've a few questions.... Where do you come up with the wood? I like the free stuff...
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Any clamp making ideas?
I want to make a wide variety of clamps for 100 - 400+ lb. range from small to 5 ft. long and some deep set, without spending a fortune or using a fortune in oxygen with the welder. Any ideas like...
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Faceplate mounting Problems
I have been using my 3" Face Plate with a round turned 1.5 inch piece of maple for a mounting block. on the first one, I had a fine mist of CA flying, second I clamped and let dry overnight but I...
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Siver Birch
Another question about suitable wood for turning. I can get a hold of a quantity of Silver Birch newly cut. I have been told that it gets softer as it dries and is unsuitable for turning. Any comments...
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