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Norfolk pine
Any hints on how to deal with the tearout? Junior
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blatant commercial message - inexpensive faceplates
ok, it's actually even on topic - for those who are new, or have lost my web address, I make up welded faceplates that fit many lathes from the OneWay and Jet through some obscure Oliver lathes- see...
 
Adding weight to a Jet 1442
I have a Jet 1442 with the cast Jet legs. I would like to add some storage below the bed and as long as I am at it, I am going to integrate some ballast. I have a couple of questions: What? Bags of...
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Ouch!
Hello, Here's another safety reminder. Yesterday, I was sanding the inside of a deep (5 in.) natural edge bowl. The rim was undercut, so the irregular shape of the rim was compounded. Well, the x-rays...
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2436 OneWay lathe FS in Texas
Uel Clanton has a 2436 with 17" bed extension for sale. It also has the heavy tailstock legs (same as the headstock legs) plus a couple of faceplates and tool rests. It is located in Kerrville 78028....
 
Robust Tools Lathes
There are some nice lathes at that are on the level of Oneway lathes. They offer 18x28 and 25x28 models and have some nice features like stainless bed ways, big sealed bearings, a sliding headstock,...
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Review - Nova Cole Jaws - www.onlinetoolreviews.com
Hi all, We have just completed a review of the Teknatool Nova Cole Jaws for bowl turners. You can read the review online now at Hope it helps! Circular Saw Buyer's Guide Buyer's Guide When most people...
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Looking for a faceplate source
Hey, I'm looking for a source for reasonably priced faceplates I saw posted here a while back. I need 1-1/4 x 8, and I'd like 3 inch diameter. Everything I've seen for the regular dealers seems pretty...
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For Sale- motor mount parts for Nova 3000 woodlathe
I have some extra parts (never used) I'm getting rid of that are from a Teknatool Nova 3000 lathe. The parts all relate to motor mounting and provide base (flange) mounting and face mounting. If asked...
 
Gift idea help????
You guys might be able to help me with a quest. I need some help in coming up with a gift idea for an Inlaw. I'm not sure what I can make for a family member that was a very good wood worker up until...
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manzanita ball sources?
Am I the only person on this group that turns manzanita burls? i sincerely hope not! And if not where are all of you purchasing yours from? i hope you are not paying retail!! for them. I was given a...
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Review - Torquata Dust Picker Attachment
Greetings, We have just posted a review of a very handy dust collection device for around the workshop, including the lathe! - the Dust Picker! You can read the full review online now at Hope it...
 
Musing about imperfect collars, finials and all that.
In another thread, Bill from Detroit admitted that he liked a finial that he had turned and he planned to keep it. I sure liked reading that and I think his is a refreshing voice for many of us. I...
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Jaw sets
My question is, are Teknatool and Oneway jaw sets interchangable? I am thinking of buying the SuperNova chuck from Teknatool, however there are some jaw sets that look like they would do a better job...
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Bowl Turning DVDs For Sale
Howdy everyone It has been a while since I have posted, but I just wanted to remind you all that I still have some DVDs left (even some VHS tapes too!) of both of my videos, Turned Bowls Made Easy,...