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Turning Hibiscus

I am removing some large hibiscus plants soon and was wondering if the wood will be any good for turning. Some of the l...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ajreynolds
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by ajreynolds

Tool rest testers needed

I have been experimenting with some tool rest designs and initial tests have been very successful. I now need 5 people...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by akransom
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by akransom

New PM3520A, 2 questions.....

Ordered my 3520A from Toolnut and am getting ready for its arrival. Question 1: Talked to a PM tech who said my 20 amp...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ron.eberle
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by ron.eberle

mesquite on the lathe revisited

Did a google search (shoulda done that first), and learned a thing or two, mostly about the grit content and hardness o...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tomeshew
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by tomeshew

Mesquite on the lathe?

I've got some mesquite and thought I'd ask around here about it's turning qualities. I'd like to make some chisel handle...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tomeshew
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by tomeshew

Shopping list

Long time woodworker but never had a lathe. It looks like fun and SWMBO is asking what I want for my birthday, sooo.Wha...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rwcaz
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by rwcaz

Jet VS Mini - Reversible?

Hi, all, I've finally been using my new Jet VS mini as I prepare for my one annual craft show. I've figured out how to...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by turn4better
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by turn4better

Finkat Sand Paper (any thoughts??)

Hi folks, I have been using Norton 3X Aluminium Oxide paper for a while now. It is more expensive that regular sandpape...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by webmaster
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by webmaster

new tool for carving on turnings.

For you turners that also carve your turning. I fond a site that has something useful. It is www.bestwoodtools.com Ther...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by WALTERJONES1
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by WALTERJONES1

Hout Bowl Skew

Hi, Anyone seen this tool in the latest Packard catalogue? Looks interesting but wonder if it's a "gimmick"? If any of...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by gtanty
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by gtanty

buckeye pens

I've done a couple pens. It seems simple enough but the other day I realized that I have this little piece of buckey bu...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by wskossack
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by wskossack

Cherry in Portlad OR

My FIL has a nice hunk of cherry log - about 10" to 11" in diameter and six or seven feet long that he'll give away if...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by atftb
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by atftb

Buying wood in France

Hello ... I am currently on vacation in France and would love to purchase some local wood, preferably olive wood. Does...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by js148
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by js148

Segmented Turnings

I've been playing with segmented turnings for about 14 years. I still don't know all the answers but I do know a few an...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nickwn
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by nickwn

Woodturning/working store near Calgary ?

Hello, I'll be in hollydays near Calgary (Canada) in August this summer. I hope to find some bargain in woodturning or...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jys.nospam
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by jys.nospam