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Looking for some used (or new) lathe parts
Hello all, I've finally got a good start on my Gingery-esque metal lathe, with some modifications. Since I work in a machine shop, I'm milling all the parts out of 1018 steel, rather than casting them...
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Grinder Modification
I had (inadvertently) bought a General 8 ³ 1725 rpm grinder which I now have found out was built for 3/4 inch wheels. Bought the grinder at a woodturning show and they sold me 1 inch wheels to go...
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Carba-tech Varible Speed Controler diagrams
A friend of mine has a Carba-tech varible spped lathe that is probable about 4-5 years old. The VS controler has gone out. Does anyone have a set of circuit diagrams for these things? Thanks Joe
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Powermatic 3520B Unloaded from Truck
Not a gloat but I am darn glad we got the new 3520B unloaded from the truck this afternoon. My son and I had to open the crate and unload it a piece at a time but we got it done. That beast is...
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Interest in Shaving Brush Turning Kit
Hello group, I currently turn and sell shaving brushes on my eBay store. I also sell the brush knots and turning blanks from most of the popular wood used for wet applications like shaving. I'm...
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I need suggestions.....
Hey gang, I just bought a Oneway Curved toolrest. It has a 1" post and it works great on my delta 16" lathe, but my Vicmarc VL300 shortbed has a 1-1/8" post. Any suggestions on how I can safely use...
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Does anyone know where to get a good band saw cheap?
I am looking for a cheap band saw. Thank you, Chris K.
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Isn't It Ironic?
Isn't It Ironic? Turning may be the most dynamic branch of woodworking' - during the making of a piece - the wood spinning, the tool moving and rotating. Ironically, the results are almost always...
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Turning a Swivel Joint - Genesis & How To
In the thread "Where Do Ideas Come From - Creativity or Synthesisity" I used an accidental synthesis "discovery" - a turned ball and socket swivel joint - and a simple use for it - an articulated...
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Woodturning Magazine complete index
I've just updated the index for the articles in Woodturning Magazine to cover all issues up to 173. If you want a copy, you can download it from Regards Paul pens-pens.com - Domain for sale!
 
Can I join your news group
Can I join your newsgroup? I have been woodturning for 3 months and could use some pointers. Thank you, Chris
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Woodworkers Showcase in Saratoga Springs, NY this weekend
It's time for my club's annual woodworking show in Saratoga Springs, NY. The club is the Northeastern Woodworkers Association. March 24 & 25, 2007 Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 Sunday 10:00 - 5:00 Featured...
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bandsaw problem
I need help so I can cut out 10 or 14 inch round bowl blanks from green wood on my bandsaw for woodturning on my lathe. The problem is that my blade flexs too much and I can't do any more adjustments...
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Where Do Ideas Come From - Creativity or Synthesisity?
Where Do Ideas Come From - Creativity or Synthesisity? The question ?Where do you get ideas for a piece?? is periodically asked in this and other woodworking forums. The underlying questions is ?What...
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SWIMBO
I was turning this nice little (8") natural edged bowl and was almost finished with it, when the tit I had the tailstock against gave way. It seems I had made one too many passes with the gouge in...
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