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Grizzly 8690
Does anyone know if there are any chucks that will fit the g8690 lathe? It has a MT #1 spur center. Thanks Terry
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Jet 1236 tailstock problems
I have posted this question also on AAW forums. I am having tailstock problems. I have a Jet 1236 that the c-ring which prevents the tailstock quill from sliding backwords when under pressure, keeps...
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Metal Spinning Tools - What and How To Make?
TMT haven't we been through this before?. Anyway best resource I know of is . I think that the form of the tool you make comes with experience. If you ask on the board and explain or show what you...
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Jet Mini 1014 lathe and Vicmarc vm100 Chuck
Hi. Can the Jet Mini Lathe 1014 cope with a Vicmarc Chuck VM100 or even the VM120? Having looked at this group and others I see others have used a Supernova chuck but I have not been able to find if...
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air compressor & tool question
Hi Folks, I am looking at Grex air tools from Packard Craftsman Professional 60 gal. Air Compressor, 2.9 hp, Vertical Tank, Twin-V 2-Stage Oil Free Pump (I figure I could repair an oil free unit if...
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Turning angels
I am trying to turn "Angels", you know the type- awooden doll wit wings on the back. I am having difficulty working out how to make the wings. They should be a flat circle about 1/4 inch thick with...
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Stihl Chainsaw throttlenproblem
My MS 430 C has been going great for 18 months but lately the lever which shuts off the engine has ceased to function. I slide it up for STOP and it jumps back to RUN. To stop the engine I put it to...
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bowl savers
I'm looking for bowl savers, I've seen the one by wood-cut tools, kelton and oneway, who else has one? Any help would be appreciated.
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Yew turnig dark
I have been turning some English Yew for some time now, when items are finished and looking good, but after a few months the wood is a much darker colour. Have other turners come up against the same...
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Is anyone familiar with this chainsaw?
This is cross posted, as I know between the flat and round side of woodworking there is a quite a large population that use chainsaws. I am looking at buying the Husky 460 with a 24" bar for general...
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Turning cedar
Anybody have any opinions about turning cedar. I have an abundant supply of "recycled" cedar from a chainsaw artist friend of mine. Have used it for birdhouses up to this point. -- Papa Chuck
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How dry is dry?
First, I don't own a moisture meter (haven't justified the purchase yet). I was wandering, if my house is mainatained at 40% humidity, and my garage is at from 50-60% humidity, how do I know when my...
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End grain in and on a bowl
I'm a relative newbie to woodturning and I've run into a problem and don't have my mentor handy to get the solution. Also, I've searched online and haven't tumbled to the answer. I'm turning a fairly...
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taper roller bearing
DEAR SIRS : CHINA TLR Bearing has been supplying quality bearing products, including : Inch Series Taper Roller Bearings Metric Series Taper Roller Bearings Spherical Roller Bearing Cylindrical Roller...
 
need someone to turn some fishing lures
I am looking for someone to turn approximately 100 lure bodies. The bodies are 8 inches long and approxately 1.7 inches thick and tapered toward the head and tail. The shape is quite basic. I would...
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