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Firewood Afternoon

This was two thirds in the stove, but I couldn't quite wedge it entirely, so I pulled it and reexamined. Ran some water...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by George
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by George

Mini/Midi Lathe Bench pics in a.b.p.w.

Turning is addictive - even if only on a JET VS mini/midi lathe. But I can't use my woodworking bench with the damn lat...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by charlieb
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by charlieb

My biggest fear (almost) has materialized

My biggest fear was always that someone would break into my place and steal my equipment. Sadly, it happend today (or a...
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posted by meshel
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by meshel

Looking for jig

looking for a drawing, for a jig to cut compound tappered slates, I need it only once so don't want to buy a manufactore...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by acr
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by acr

turning horn

I got my first experience with horn today. A friend who makes shepard crooks had some horn scraps and gave me a box of...
14 comments posted 20yrs
posted by bcombs
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by bcombs

Turning Tool Sharpening Question

What's the groups experience with sharpening turning tools? What's better, a 1" belt sander freehand or a slow speed dry...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by phillywoodworker1
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by phillywoodworker1

FS Oneway 1018 Wood Lathe

Nice 1Hp 220 Volt Variable Speed Lathe in great condition. Located in Carlsbad - CA Not really feasible to ship $950.00...
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posted by LYoude
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by LYoude

Drinking Cup

Can you advise me on a good finish for a cup or mug, this is going to b for my self so the absolute food safe question...
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posted by Woodborg.23hj0o
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by Woodborg.23hj0o

bowls

Does anybody have a good method for finishing off the bottoms of bowls. Kevin
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posted by tkdblkblt50
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by tkdblkblt50

Coronet Elf secondhand value

I have Coronet Elf lathe which is in reasonable condition, has purpose built stand, includes bowl turning attachment (in...
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by david
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by david

Re: Wood Lath Question

> What makes a lath "good" or "bad" ?? What do you want to do with it? If you want to make pens, then $200-$300 is a fi...
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posted by spamhater113+U060218141451
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by spamhater113+U060218141451

WTB in UK Union Graduate spares.

I have recently purchased an old Union Graduate with parts missing & sorely in need of restoration. I am writing this i...
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posted by jamesy
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by jamesy

Plans for tilting tailstock platform for 3520

Awhile back I downloaded or saw in a magazine plans for a platform that bolted on the end of a 3520. You could slide th...
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posted by theeyres
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by theeyres

Newbie question

How can I measure the speed of my lathe without using an expensive imported tool ? I don't think I can trust whatever's...
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posted by dr_fleau
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by dr_fleau