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Sanding is like smoking cigars
When I was in college I smoked 5 cent King Edwards. From there it was White Owls at 10 cents each. When I went off to university there was a tobacco shop nearby so I got to liking 50 cent, 75 cent and...
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Delta Rant
I went to the Delta Machinery site to download a manual and was confronted with the need to Log In to ServiceNet. So I spent about 15 minutes trying to enter a new user name and password when finally...
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JAMES M. PRENDERGAST?? NOVA LATHE FOR SALE
James - you listed a Nova lathe for sale in N.Central Illinois. I tried emailing a response to you but got it kicked back as Recipient address: Reason: Remote SMTP server has rejected address...
 
help identifying wood
Hi folks. I found a couple of nice pieces of wood lying around the shop. Only problem is I can't remember what they are. I've posted a picture at and was hoping that someone could help me identify the...
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Woodturning show on PBS
Just saw a show on our local PBS station (Seattle-Tacoma) on wood turning. I believe it was called the Woodturning Workshop. It was ok. Brian
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Help: Sears Lathe Belt Drive Slippage
I have a Sears "Professional" 15" variable speed lathe. Model 351.217.156 I've had it for about 4 years, but to be honest I've used my small Jet Mini lathe a lot more. I've turned maybe 5 bowls, a few...
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FS: Nova 3000
For sale: Teknatool 3000 - excellent condition. $950. 1hp Leeson motor with Leeson Speedmaster variable speed controller. Located in north central Illinois. Pictures at abpw. Please respond to my...
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For whom the lathes turn. Musing about selling wood turnings.
I don't sell and my experience re the buying and selling of turned wood objects is limited to observing buyers at craft shows, art festivals, club and symposium auctions and shows, gift shops and...
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Shellac flakes supplier
Any one know where I can buy super blonde shellac flakes in Canada. Lee Valley has discontinued selling the higher grade of shellac Thanks Peter
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Imagine You've Neer Seen A Lathe
A friend called and invited you over for "an interesting experience". That could mean his home made beer is ready, his order of illegal fireworks has finally arrived - or he's broken down and bought...
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Accryllic Chevrons
Quite a while back Craft Supplies carried the small chevrons in different colors but no longer does. I am looking for more, have searched usual places online and contacted the folks in Provo with no...
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Jet mini lathe hot motor
I just bought a Jet mini lath with the nova chuck on sale at Woodcrafters and played with it some yesterday and this afternoon. I noticed the motor was running very hot, too hot to hold my hand on....
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Mess, disorder and sloth. Joy or heartache?
There's no doubt that my truck runs smoother and has more pep after it's washed and waxed, while changing filters and plugs makes little difference. Just the opposite with my lathe. Polished ways,...
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New England Wood Sources
Might be driving up to the New England area later this year. Looking for recommendations on good places to pick up some of the local hardwoods (walnut, cherry, maple.....) for turning. I'd be...
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Mole Hill Turnery
Cleaning out the shop today (ok, shifting the cultch around) I found an old invoice from Mole Hill Turnery in Scotland. I can't remember his name, but he was active on rcw and a nice chap. At the time...
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