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A nice score at work today
Hello all, While digging through the scrap this evening, I ran across some stainless steel marked "400 series". Not really knowing what the heck that was supposed to mean, I figured I'd ask- and lo...
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What size inserted bits?
I found some 7/16 round steel rods lost in a corner of my shop and am cobbling up some small inserted bit hollowing tools. I wouldn't sully his memory by calling my messies, "Oland Tools". :) I have...
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Shaving Brush Brushes
It might be good fun to turn some handles for shaving brushes. Cocobolo and similar oily wood should look good! I've found one source for the 'brush', Blankity-Blanks its called. Anyone know of any...
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The WoodWorking Show Clinics
Has anyone ever been to the A-Z clinc at the show? If so how is & how is it structured? -TH
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Chuck Properties
I have a OneWay Stronghold chuck that I use for bowl turning. I also have the OneWay Jumbo Jaws. I have been doing a lot of smaller bowls lately and find the Jumbo Jaws very handy for finishing the...
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End grain - wet or dry wood
I have been roughing out bowls with green wood and am having a tough time with end grain tear out. Does the end grain tear out less once the wood is dry?
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Alder
I can't do much searching on this NG so I'll just ask the question.. I have a few pieces of freshly cut alder, 6/8" in diameter and about 18" long and still in the round. I have anchorseal and a chail...
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Lacquer Finishing?
I have tried my first attempt at using lacquer for a finish on a small bowl. It did not turn out like I hoped it would. I don't think it was the lacquer but my method of application. I applied with a...
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17 years ago
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Wire Burning
Hi Group, I would like to try some wire burning on some napkin rings I have turned. I have a few questions which I hope you will answer for me. 1. Which is the best type of wire to use? 2. Should the...
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vacuum pumps
I just bought a new pile of vacuum pumps - mostly dual wobble piston, all 110VAC - I'll update my web site to show them after posting this note - I've tested them all, two are in need of work - so if...
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Franklin foundry lathe
I don't know if my posting went to the right person.I'm new to this. I was looking for the person who got a Franklin Foundry Lathe (in a Nov. 18 posting) and has a manual with it for model #50537. I...
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beeswax price comparison
I am shopping to buy pure beeswax to make my own finish. The closest I got from a health store re-seller was $40.00 CAD for what they call a brick weighting 5 pounds. I am a little curious to find out...
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Dust Protection Filter
As anyone ever thought of replacing the cloth bag on a dust extractor with an air filter from a semi or some other big contruction equipment? Would that work? Would it provide enough protection? I've...
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Black Cypress
Anyone have any information relative to wood characteristics of Black Cypress. Have some pieces with nice bark and I am a natural edge bigot but I am not sure if the bark will hold. Anyone with...
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Gorilla Glue Thinner
I have a half bottle of Gorilla glue that has thickened a bit, does not seems to have set. Is there a solvent/thinner that can be used. From the smell looks like Alcohol could work. Thanks Mauro
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