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Chucks and lathe Temperature

I have 2 questions. I have looked at the Supernova, Talon and Vicmarc chucks. I have a Fisch mini lathe and want to tur...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sdicenso
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by sdicenso

Virginia Sawyer.....

Good afternoon folks, I was the lucky recipient of a dastardly deed and hope to capitalize on it. Last week, somebody d...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Roberthp
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by Roberthp

Leeson noise

Hello folks, I need some help with my Leeson motor controller. When I turn my lathe on the radio in my shop(garage) tur...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by stogiepuffer
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by stogiepuffer

Harbor Freight - NO PRIVACY

I have, on occasion, purchased from Harbor Freight. Today I got a call from a credit card telemarketer saying that they...
39 comments posted 22yrs
posted by js148
39 comments posted 22yrs posted by js148

pens out of round

Being a novice pen turner, i have recently ran into some new complications. When turning pens down to the bushings i am...
19 comments posted 22yrs
posted by debturnswood
19 comments posted 22yrs posted by debturnswood

Router flexshaft

I was given a Craftsman router some time ago that does run just fine but it's without a base. I'd like to attach a flex...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ahilton30
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by ahilton30

What to do with my Banksia Buts?

Hi. I've just obtained a few Banksia Nuts and am thinking of what to do with this strange 'wood' For what projects are...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by SteveBak
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by SteveBak

How to Make a Native American Style Flute

Greetings, I thought I would share with you our website where you can buy an instructional video on CD-ROM: "How to Make...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by drivaldo
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by drivaldo

Free Jet 1236 lathe if you can pick it up in Chicago

I have a Jet 1236 lathe approximately 3 years old that I want to get rid of fast. It works well, and I've turned a lot...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nopublicemail
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by nopublicemail

How to determine lathe speed

I have a 1970s Rockwell lathe that has a AC-motor belt-drive. There are four speeds. Any idea on how to determine the RP...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by scooby
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by scooby

Small Locks for Turned Boxes

I have been comissioned to make 20 small boxes that have a lock mounted inside. As you know, I would have to make the b...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rsandusky
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by rsandusky

Madrone (madrona) experience?

Has anyone turned Madrone (Madrona)? This is not the burl. I got some very nice Madrone, bib enough for some bowls, fro...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bobdarrah2000
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by bobdarrah2000

conversion of 5" r. orbital sander to 3"

Has anybody done this? This would allow me to sand more of those tight spots on the inside of bowls without fighting the...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sheeterg
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by sheeterg

Crown Extra Heavy Half-Round Scraper

I was in Louisville today and went by Woodcraft. I bought a Crown Extra Heavy Half-round Scraper. It is a full 1/2" thi...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by barry712
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by barry712

Craft Boston this weekend

There is a show at the World Trade Center in Boston this weekend for those New Englanders lurking behind their computer...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by pmarks1694
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by pmarks1694