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Help fixing up old Lathe

Hi everybody, I have an old (25+yrs) Craftsman Lathe that I am trying to get running. I would like to replace the step...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mws200
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by mws200

Winter Rules Begin

I had to fire up the snowblower to complete the drive today. Snow over the tractor blade. As of now I have my "ready" p...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by george
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by george

Powermatic 3520b compared to Vega 2600-Inv

I am considering buying either the Powermatic 3520B or the Vega 2600-Inv. and am looking for comment and or advise. I h...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rbcjmc
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by rbcjmc

newbie question about checks in bowls

I've been turning bowls for almost a year now and have run across this problem several times. I usually turn wood I col...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Woody4cff
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by Woody4cff

Totaly OT: Codex

There's a lot of intelligent people joining this group. I'd like you all to take knowledge of the Codex issue. It's def...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Bezemsteel
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by Bezemsteel

Chainsaw advice

Hey, I am looking for a new chainsaw, as I'd like to start harvesting more wood to feed the habit. I'd love to hear any...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Test_Tickle
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by Test_Tickle

Help I broke my lathe

I broke the base for my tool rest on an old rockwell/delta/homecraft. I had the local machine shop weld it, but broke i...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jwarling
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by jwarling

Black Walnut - Heartwood/Sapwood Sanding Problem

Still playing with green black walnut (WHAT?!). Am working with blanks that are half heartwood and half sapwood - half...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by charlieb
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by charlieb

Badger Shaving Brush Knots

Has anyone turned a Shaving brush handle? I'd like to find a supplier for the knots (or plugs) of Badger Hair to glue in...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by eschep
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by eschep

Suitable wood for saucepan lid handle

Hi, I'm in the UK and have been wood turning for about four years now. Over those years I've lurked this group on a reg...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by not_here
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by not_here

any health hazards with ebonizied oak bowls

I used vinegar after soaking steel wool in it and it created a nice color on a little oak bowl now used for wrapped can...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pankr003
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by pankr003

Delta lathe problem

I am a fair to average wood worker, but fairly new at turning. I picked up a used Delta 46-700. It appears to have a ru...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by wjdimarco.nospam
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by wjdimarco.nospam

Homemade Oneway Lookalike lathe

Quite a while ago I saw a website where a guy (with the help of a frind who happens to work in metal fab shop) built a...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by romanh3
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by romanh3

Night Stands

My current project is a bedroom set, I'm working on the night stands right now. you can see what so far at http://worki...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dc-123
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by dc-123

But By The Third Piece ...

But By The Third Piece ... Lately I?ve been turning three, four or ten pieces from the same piece/chunk of wood. Not 14...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by charlieb
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by charlieb