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How deep in the handle?

Hi All, I've purchased a P&N 10 mm (approx 3/8 in. dia shaft) unhandled bowl gouge. My question is how deep should I se...
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posted by kenglyn
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50 ways to lose - your fingerprint?

I've managed to grind off the finger prints of several fingers while sharpening tools, both on a Tormek and japanese wa...
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posted by charlieb
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wooden CNC Engraving Machine

hello, I'm Martin de Roode and i have made an Engraving machine of wood. here you can see the pictures how to make it a...
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posted by majosoft
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Wood Beads - How to make?

I need some information on making wooden beads in exotic woods. Turning them on a lathe seems like it may be a tedious...
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posted by snoggerboy
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Glass tubing

I'm considering using 3/8" i.d. soft glass tubing instead of waterproofing for weed pot holes. Thought to cut to length...
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posted by almcc
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by almcc

Branding Iron Question?

Hi I'm expecting a branding iron from Lee Valley shortly. The type that you heat with a propane torch. Advice! Do you bu...
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posted by kyoung
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by kyoung

Proper Water Sanding techniques

Hi All Plan B My lazy susan is ruined. Ended up with a big hole in it. Guess a small box will do as a send away gift. Q...
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posted by kyoung
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by kyoung

Lazy Susan

Hi all Thanks Well I guess the Monday deadline is fiction now, as , Whoops, I turned a little too thin and now have a b...
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posted by kyoung
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by kyoung

Proper Sanding Techniques

Hi This may seem to be the dumbest question asked here for a long time. I'm sanding an end turning for a lazy Susan! Sh...
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posted by kyoung
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by kyoung

Lazy Susan Centering

Hi I need help to make sure my double lazy bearing is centred. I measure and sometimes try to place a round pencil ring...
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posted by kyoung
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Mini Lath newbie

Although I've been woodworking for quite a few years, I haven't used a lathe since the 8th grade many years ago. I thin...
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posted by seafd3
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Don't You Hate it When

Nice little ornaments go wrong? Oak body, maple icecicle, looks nice, weight's right and -what's that noise? Some dummy...
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posted by George
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by George

New Woodturning Retail Site

Announcing the grand opening of our new website, http://landingcrafts.com, dedicated to providing a full range of woodt...
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posted by info
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Barracuda 2

Does anyone have any experience with PSI's Barracuda2 chuck? The price is attractive and the kit includes 4 sets of jaw...
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posted by toymaker
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Hair Sticks?

My niece would like some hair sticks for Christmas. Having never seen any in person, I've done a bit of web research bu...
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posted by onlnlowe
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by onlnlowe