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Tool selection

Hi I have now had my lathe for a couple of months and with the lathe brought a basic 6 piece tool set. 1" rough gouge,...
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posted by Sniperborg.1z5i9i
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by Sniperborg.1z5i9i

DIY - Small Segment Jig

Well, I finally got around to upgrading and replacing various tablesaw sleds and jigs to fit the new saw. And in additi...
25 comments posted 20yrs
posted by GregG
25 comments posted 20yrs posted by GregG

fs vacuum pumps anyone?

I have one really nice, new 110V vacuum pump available (see vacuum pump section of my web site below), as well as some...
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posted by nobody
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by nobody

Wanted----Collet Chuck

Does any one have a Collet chuck that they don't use any more? I am looking for one that will hold 3/4" Work. I can use...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by zwwizard
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by zwwizard

17th century pearwood dyeing process?

Dear woodturners, I am desperatly looking for a 17th century method for the dyeing of pearwood for a restauration proje...
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posted by mikiwitmond
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by mikiwitmond

Round 'Em Up and Corral Them

Turning gouges reproduce when you're not looking. And they're mischievious- hiding, jumping off the bench onto the floo...
13 comments posted 20yrs
posted by charlieb
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by charlieb

LDD in the uk

Hi Can any one reccomend a LDD the is available in the uk. Would the granules such as "finish" be any good or does it h...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Sniperborg.1z29lj
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by Sniperborg.1z29lj

"Signing" your pens ... and other small items

I would like to "sign" my pens and other small turned products. Since the items are small, may I ask what some of you d...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by WTJordan
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by WTJordan

Last Rough of The Season

As I look out my window at the 8" of new snow and notice the blizzard warning on the NWS site, I think I must declare a...
10 comments posted 20yrs
posted by George
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by George

DIY Jet Midi Lathe Stand

Call it a Jet mini or a midi, but either way, the steel stand sold as an accessory didn't impress me much. So I built t...
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posted by GregG
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by GregG

28" faceplate construction

See http://turningaround.org/28inFaceplate.htm
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posted by akransom
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by akransom

jet 1236 question

I just finished my first pen today and this brought up a question. During the sanding I needed to turn it by hand and h...
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posted by fergusrb
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by fergusrb

Beeswax

I was wonder if anyone had any good ideas on furniture wax making from beeswax? Thanks all Kemp LaMunyon http://www.tc-s...
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posted by treasure_55
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by treasure_55