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chain sharpener

This just in from the Harbor Fright email list. I have one of these. Their supposed regular retail price of $129.99 is...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mpaulson
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by mpaulson

Craftsman 12 inch lathe

My father-in-law has a model 113.228160 Craftsman lathe that he is giving me but he has lost the manual. Anyone have a m...
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posted by jmartin_jr
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by jmartin_jr

LDD Method

Is there a Link to Leif's document on the LDD Method? I am intrested in trying it out. Thanks
14 comments posted 21yrs
posted by bob
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by bob

Recommendations for wood selection

G'day folks, I've tried my hand at some basic involute turning with scrapwood and now I'd like to turn a demo piece, a...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by amcardle60
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by amcardle60

Tool Rest tightening

Hi Me Again I have a really old Record lathe. I can never get the tool rest to tighten properly. Actually it needs a ta...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by kyoung
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by kyoung

Using the Ellworth Grind

In watching other turners on TV and in videos, it appears that some of them are using the Ellsworth grind with the flut...
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posted by barry712
16 comments posted 21yrs posted by barry712

General Lathe ?

Anyone have any info or thoughts on General lathe models 25-600, 25-650? Where are they made? What price range are they...
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posted by LBledsoe
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by LBledsoe

Lamp Tubes

I need a lamp tube, a metal threaded rod, hollow, about 20 inches long. This will be used to make a light box for turni...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by wkg
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by wkg

Salutations on The Day

Laundry times two loads hung, garden half weeded, three spoons smoothed and 14 turnings freshly varnished. Not too shab...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by george
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by george

Anyone used these products?

I was given a couple of finishing products today and as I'm not familiar with 'em would like some feedback from someone...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by amcardle60
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by amcardle60

Anyone know Howie's wood company URL?

I purchased some unfinished wood items from a company called Howie's about a year ago, but now I can't locate his web s...
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posted by nazztrader
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by nazztrader

Opinion wanted on this variable speed option.

I am looking for a little input in case I have missed something. I found an old J-line bowl lathe and bought it. I am h...
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posted by kudzupatchtakethisout
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by kudzupatchtakethisout

Shaft Adapter for Beale Motor

Hi Unfortunately mechanical skills are not my forte. I am mounting a buffer atachment to my used motor.This comes with...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by kyoung
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by kyoung

RangeHood dust removal?

Hi everyone! A friend of mine suggested a rangehood for dust removal. Has anybody tried this? I can image an adjustable...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by kyoung
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by kyoung

check your kerbside salvage for borers!

I was attending one of the bigger turning exhibitions down here when I was offered a bit of good advice I haven't seen...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by amcardle60
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by amcardle60