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Link Belt for VS Jet
Some time ago in a discussion about the use of link belts, someone indicated that they are NOT recommended as replacements on VS Lathes. I have a Jet 1236VS and have been wondering why installing a...
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band saw riser
ROFL You DO have fun don't You. Have fun and take care Leo Van Der Loo mac davis wrote: > >
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Woodfast Upgrade
I have one of the original WoodFast lathes. Recently I traveled and worked with several woodturners in the Pacific Northwest and in my travels I came across two different Variable Speed versions of my...
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Low priced sanding supplies
I just wanted to let you all know of a new website to get the best deals on 3M sandpaper and Dynabrade sanders. Thanks...
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Is there an easier way to rough out interior endgrain?
Rough hollowing and cleaning out large end grain blanks is getting to be more chore than fun. Even with two toolrests and a cobbled up restraining device, my armbrace and long 3/4" boring bar is...
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Musings of an 'artist' in his 'studio' on a rainy day in Florida
I think I may have taken up art and become an established artist this morning. I turned a thin NIP vase and poured some red (we artists call it alizarin crimson) wood block ink to slosh around the...
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Three pen-turning questions from a newbie
Hi guys; great group you've got here. I just recently started turning wood and have really had a great time making pens. I have three quick questions for those of you that have been at this awhile: 1....
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How to saw logs for woodturning
I recently got a hobby sawmill(Woodmizer LT10). How do I cut a log so wooodturners can use the wood? I assume ya'll would be interested in the knottier sections, is that correct? If I simply cut a log...
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Rikon Mini Lathe Question
I purchased a Rikon mini lathe last winter upon recommendation from a friend. All in all I've been tickled to death with the results. Recently however, I've been experience a small problem I'm feared...
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17 years ago
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Set screws
Hi Dick. Just a small suggestion. I remember having a similar problem. I loosened up the set screws on a large pulley and no go. So my solution was to get a large pulley puller. Oh man it was tough...
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17 years ago
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The mulberry wood
Thanks to all who answered my questions about mulberry a couple weeks ago. I've turned a few bowls and noticed that the yellow seems to disappear fairly quickly. Is this the way of this wood? Not that...
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17 years ago
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Belt changing on an old lathe
I have an old Delta Milwaukee lathe, serial #34-6124. It's in perfect shape but I need to replace the belt and cannot free the pulley from its shaft in the headstock. I've tried liquid wrech and some...
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Sanding Disks
I used to be able to purchase Grip A Disc sanding disks that are foam backed. They are fanatastic and your hands dont get burned. Does anyone know where they can be purchased? I used to get them from...
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Shoe polish paste
Is there any posibility to use a glycerine (by product of biodiesel plant) for producing a shoe polish paste?
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Elm for food use
Can anyone advise me whether elm is suitable for food use, provided I use a suitable finish? Thanks, Steve
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