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how many use glue blocks

I talked to a turner recently that always uses glue blocks when turning. Thinking about it I'm going to give it a try bu...
33 comments posted 20yrs
posted by wskossack
33 comments posted 20yrs posted by wskossack

Jet 16" Bandsaw

I am contemplating purchase of this bandsaw and would appreciate comments from others who have used and/or own this mach...
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posted by paulra
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by paulra

Fire Safety issue, not really off topic

One of the things we all do, or at least I assume so, is apply finish to a piece. Some of us use oils and in particular...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by darrellfeltmate
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by darrellfeltmate

mini blank pre-turned parts?

I like making miniature wooden chairs and things like that, where can I buy pre-turned mini parts, like a catalog that...
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posted by ralloha2
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by ralloha2

wax and shellac mixture

I saw on the DIY lathe show yesterday where the guy had a small jar with a mixture of wax and shellac that he dipped a...
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posted by dave
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by dave

Return to Turning - Blue Finger and All

Well, Tom, Mac, I did get to the lathe before the game. I like chopped rosemary with a bit of olive oil on my grilled s...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by George
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by George

OT, fire safety issue!

Received from a friend who is in the property insurance business. It is well worth reading. This is one of those e-mail...
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posted by lyndell2
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by lyndell2

ping: George

George.. I hit send before my brain could keep up with my mouse clicks... I'm hoping that you were able to finish the s...
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posted by mac.davis
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by mac.davis

1st Time Turner - Soon Anyway

I got an HF lathe (the cast iron 12 x36) for Christmas and finally got around to setting it up. So far, the only thing...
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posted by jjinatxBOB
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by jjinatxBOB

Shellac for Mac

Here's the pictures of the soft maple dish with probably a half-dozen "coats" of shellac on it. Not sure how many, beca...
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by George
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by George

Epoxy coloring

We've had discussions here about how to color epoxies for decorative usages. Several solutions have been suggested, but...
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posted by kenglyn
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by kenglyn

Pure tung oil

Recent threads here commented on the difficulty in finding "real" tung oil, since most concoctions labeled as tung was...
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posted by kenglyn
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by kenglyn

Tread Mill Motor for Lathe?

Sometime ago, there was a thread about using variable speed tread mill motors on wood lathes. It didn't concern me at t...
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posted by wconner5
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by wconner5

BowlSaver and a Powermatic 3520

I am interested in purchasing the WoodCut Bowlsaver. I have a Powermatic 3520. CraftUSA told me not to buy it. They sai...
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by edingtonrp
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by edingtonrp