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A picture of Arch
Thanks Leo & Gerald. It was a real pleasure to meet Andi. She is as gracious as her turnings are exquisite. Same with her demo. Attend one when possible or have her present one for your group. It's...
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A gloat and an oops
Got a call last night. A gentleman called and said he saw my picture in the paper with my display of bowls made from different woods at the local library. He said he had just cut a wild cherry tree...
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17 years ago
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A work-holding question
How would you hold your work if you wanted to make some 1.5 inch diameter, 1/4 inch think discs? Like checkers to play draughts or backgammon. The first bit is easy, turn a cylinder 1.5 inches...
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17 years ago
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Re-considering my vendor options
Who is your favorite supplier for pen-making (and related) kits? Bill
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OT: Question on Compressors & Painting (HVLP)
I am considering purchasing an air compressor for several tasks. I would like to get some information on their abilities and input on how well they work. All opinions welcome. I will only be using it...
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17 years ago
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Suppliers for Razor Heads
Hi, I'd like to turn handles for Razors. Safety or otherwise and looking for suppliers. Anyone do this? I see Blankity Blanks has some Mach IIIs but I'm looking for other options as well. Thanks! Pete
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Spiral Forstner bits
Has anyone used the spiral forstner bits? I drill a 1 1/8 hole in my bowl blanks and use the small chuck to rough out the outside (with the tailstock support). I drill about a 1 1/2 deep hole and the...
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17 years ago
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OT question re printer ink
Well maybe not too far OT if the printer is used to print out some of your rcw posts. My jenuwine like new hp 812C is out of ink and new cartridges cost more locally than a parting tool. Are refill...
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17 years ago
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Request for wood carving info
Hello, I am tentatively branching out into wood carving. Can you folks suggest a few beginner books or videos to get me started. I hope to carve some of my bowls as well as a bit of relief carving....
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17 years ago
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Carbide bandsaw blades
I am needing to purchase a new bandsaw blade. I have had good luck with the timberwolf 3tpi x 1/2" blades but they dont seem to last very long. I mainly use my Grizzly G1019 (w/ riser) bandsaw for...
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17 years ago
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Tip: Sanding inside cylinder
I use a 2 1/2 inch hose to collect dust while sanding. I am making a kitchen utensil holder with the inside about 6 inches deep and 4 1/2 inches diameter. to sand the inside I was using the usual 1...
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17 years ago
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Looking for an affordable chuck
First, I'm a college student on a budget and wood turning is my release valve. Last night I broke my old sears lathe chuck (I've actually been hoping this would happen). Now I'm looking for a new one....
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17 years ago
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Turn it up!!!
Anybody know when the new Jimmy Clewes DVD set will hit the states? Thanks.....Alex Garcia
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17 years ago
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Musing about turning proverbs. Facts or opinions? What's your take?
Pulling cuts remove wood faster, but tear the blank more than push cuts which are slower, but finish better. Always? "Scraping is a pulling cut with the wood doing the pulling". This proverb probably...
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17 years ago
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Question about center steady for mini lathe?
I have a Jet mini lathe that has a 10" turning capacity. Where can I get something that will fit it. I've check woodcraft and Grizzly. Nobody seems to have one. Does anyone know where I can look? Or...
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17 years ago
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