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Website Update

Just updated our site again, some new links, some gallery changes and a newsletter www.sawg.org.nz Please let me know i...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rhaslip
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by rhaslip

Liming Wax

I turned a vase out of ash wood and sprayed it with black lacquer. Then I wiped on liming wax to fill the open grain an...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bbadland
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by bbadland

Acrylic Acetate Pen blanks

Does anyone know a good Canadian Supplier for Acrylic Acetate pen blanks ? I would prefer to purchase pieces bigger tha...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by <jeff
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by <jeff

Definition of 'ghost'

As I read (and possibly learn a little) I keep encountering the term "ghost" and I'm not certain what is meant by it. I...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by chugga
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by chugga

FS: Treen mandrel

Beall? Treen mandrel, #2 Morse Taper. Purchased from Woodcraft, never used. Paid $59.99. Best offerover $50.00, I will p...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by pmarks1694
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by pmarks1694

Anyone turn palm tree wood??

Is palm tree wood good for turning??? I have access to some and I'm unsure if it's worth the effort to go pick it up. De...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by aboli
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by aboli

palm tree wood??

I have access to some palm tree wood. Has anyone turned this type wood?? Is it any good for turning?? Any info is apprec...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by aboli
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by aboli

FS: Jet Mini

Earlier model Jet Mini (blue paint instead of white appears to be the only difference)with about 40 hours of use and in...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bbauer
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by bbauer

CA Glue

I frequently manage to get ca glue on my skin. I haven't actually glued anything together yet, but it is just a matter...
19 comments posted 22yrs
posted by thostorey
19 comments posted 22yrs posted by thostorey

Leeson Motor Question

I have a Nova 3000 with a Leeson 1HP DC motor. About 25% of the time, when I throw the power switch, there's a slight s...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bob.kline
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by bob.kline

Re: Pricing

I have just finished making two beautiful natural edged bowls, both out of Birch Burl. My dilemma is that I am not sure...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by b.bober
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by b.bober

Nova DVR vs. Nova 3000

I am getting ready to move up to a new lathe. I currently have an old Delta Homecraft Double Duty lathe. It works fine...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by carlm
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by carlm

Turn over finger tops

Apology's for revisiting this subject but as yet I have not got to a solution. I know that it is possible to turn a fin...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nicholg
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by nicholg

Just started pen turning - bushing confusion

I just started turning pens and have done only a couple. As I look at the HUT site, I'm a little confused because it se...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by djdorn
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by djdorn