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Distance between centers

I feel like I fell for the 9 hp shopvac or something. My lathe specifications are 42 inches between centers. Well sure,...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by treywteyhg4
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by treywteyhg4

lathe height and blocks

I'm mounting my Nova on the Teknatool legs tomorrow, and after doing some measuring I'm surprised how low the lathe wil...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by barss
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by barss

sorta newbie question on turning small jars/boxes

I've been turning what were called "round boxes" when i learned, and I think are called jars or covered jars here??? An...
28 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mac.davis
28 comments posted 21yrs posted by mac.davis

Willow

I just got a couple of pieces of willow. What does anyone have on turning willow. Does it turn well. Does it hold up. Th...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by h.doolittle
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by h.doolittle

Newbie Turning Question

Hello, I am new to turning. I got a Jet Mini Lathe (JML-1014) for my birthday along with the bed extension. I purchased...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by robdingnagian1
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by robdingnagian1

Bowl Turning DVD by Bill Grumbine

I received my copy of Bill's instructional DVD last week and thought I'd pass along my impressions. First, understand t...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by woodmangler
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by woodmangler

re Turners Jacket

The best I have found so far is a welder's smock. It is open in the back and ties like an apron. This allows you to get...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by akransom
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by akransom

Turner's Jacket Suggestions

I'm looking for a turners jacket and have looked at the one from Craft supplies USA. http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/...
14 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tdup2nospam
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by tdup2nospam

Winesses to failure

Hello all, I've been turning now for a bit over a year and it has been a most enjoyable passtime. Last night I started...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sklar56
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by sklar56

Finishing

Found this PDF Brochure from Dick Fine Tools on Natural Finishing Materials you all might be interested in. http://www.d...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by kuba.uk
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by kuba.uk

Delta's Midi Lathe offer - a question

Hello, I recently took a voc. school course on woodworking and got a little time in on the small Delta/Rockwell lathes...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by noneofyer
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by noneofyer

Help

I have just purchased my first woodturning lathe and would appreciate some guidance on good websites for basic info or a...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by steve.shipping
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by steve.shipping

Large Steady Construction

I am planning a steady to use on long hollow forms 800mm to 1m out from my headstock. Is there any particular reason to...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dveitch
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by dveitch