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I want to build a woodturning lathe

I have done a lot of searching for home-built lathe plans on the web, but haven't found that much. I'd like to build on...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bsa441
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by bsa441

Lamp kits

I've been looking on the web for lamp kits, but all I seem to run into are lamp kits made from brass. I'd like to find...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by smklassen
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by smklassen

Timber Sealer

Hi I'm just getting in to turning and since I live on a farm I have plenty of access to timber. I read the the ends nee...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by thumphr
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by thumphr

Asian hardwood - large sizes needed

Hi-- I'm seeking a regular source of quality exotic Asian hardwood, blocks that are about 6" x 6" x 18". I've been sear...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by caeciliustim
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by caeciliustim

Numbers on chuck jaws

OK, I know this is a real newbie question, but here goes. Why are the jaws and the body of my Pinnacle chuck numbered? D...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ddurbin
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by ddurbin

Wood Identification Resource Site URL

Though the url for this site has been posted before, it's worth posting again. If you've got a chunk of wood and want t...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by charlieb
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by charlieb

Accessory Question

Greetings! First, thanks to all the members that have responded to my previous questions...You've all been a great help...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sawdog
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by sawdog

Harbort Freign Grinder/wet grinder

hello, I am a new woodturner and also a woodworker and I am in the market for a grinder/sharpening tool. HF has these 2...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cyrille
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by cyrille

Thread Cutting Question

Has anyone ever used a metal cutting tap to cut threads in a wooden box. I am thinking that a holder for the tap could...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by carlm
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by carlm

Lubrication for Reaves Drive

I have a Shopsmith which has a variety of Reaves drive. The manual stresses the need to lubricate the sheaves regularly...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bldaun
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by bldaun

Wood Turning Education

One of my concerns as a former teacher is the lack of industrial arts teaching in our present school system. Perhaps yo...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by darrellfeltmate
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by darrellfeltmate

Electric motor reversing question

All, I am adding a motor to a mini lathe and have a wiring question. The motor I have is reversible. I can add a switch...
23 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jf121168
23 comments posted 19yrs posted by jf121168

Semi OT - Carving tools - Sharpening

Hello All, Just got back from visiting the wife's family in China and brought back some carving tools - gouges of vario...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sklar56
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by sklar56

Arch? and anyone else in FL

Hi, Arch, will you be attending the show at Lake Yale this weekend? I'll be there again and anyone else who is going, p...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rthniles
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by rthniles

To Bag or not to Bag

I just turned a piece of mulberry (about 11.5 x 6.5d) to rough shape and have set it back to dry. I heard somewhere tha...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dgfreeman
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by dgfreeman