Woodturning Crafts

Bowl gouge angle

What sharpening angle do you use for bowl gouges. I have always used 35 degrees. I tried 30 but they seem to dull just a...

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posted by gwader

8 comments posted 16yrs posted by gwader

New Crafter's Center

The new Crafter's Center, an extension to Crafter's Corner, found at http://judysbookshop.com/center/ is intended stric...

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posted by red1946

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by red1946

Harbor Freight mis-marking power rating on 34706 lathes

Hi, When building a vacuum chuck for my lathe I needed a 3/4 ph motor HF did not have a standard model so I looked at a...

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posted by gdstutts

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by gdstutts

Powermatic planer

If you are near Ventura County I know where a Powermatic M 100 12" planer is for sale @ $300 at a local thrift store. H...

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posted by gdstutts

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by gdstutts

Pens

I posted two of my latest pens. Froot Loops and a coffee bean blank....ABPW Brian

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posted by bsnikitasREMOVE

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by bsnikitasREMOVE

my first pen project

I'm a woodworker. I'm a tinkerer. I try new stuff. I should try making a pen. Well, a short time ago I get a Penn State...

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posted by tvnospamkoehler

3 comments posted 16yrs posted by tvnospamkoehler

building drum - need advice

I am building a 13" drum to beat on with my hands to vent and enjoy. I bought the hardware but I'm lollygaging on buyin...

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posted by lmlitwin

7 comments posted 16yrs posted by lmlitwin

Sorley Chisels

Has anyone ever heard of these, they have a kangaroo branded on the handles. Are they any good? I can get a full set of...

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posted by s.j.86.unruh

6 comments posted 16yrs posted by s.j.86.unruh

Joshua Tree wood query

Just got home from a trip out west. Me and SWMBO travel with a home made teardrop trailer and this time we went to the...

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posted by tvnospamkoehler

9 comments posted 16yrs posted by tvnospamkoehler

Turning 'tall' things

I've a small lathe, a Jet 12-36 if I recall correctly and have been giving some thought to making a few 'tall' items. F...

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posted by sklar56

6 comments posted 16yrs posted by sklar56

pen stuff

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posted by highisland

7 comments posted 16yrs posted by highisland

Inlace use

Since this group is again slow, I thought I would send out a question that is not really a woodturning question but doe...

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posted by pankr003

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by pankr003

Chantilly, Va Woodworking Show....

I was wondering if any turners are going to the show on Saturday?

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posted by bsnikitasREMOVE

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by bsnikitasREMOVE

Ping: Mac in Mexico

Just saw that you had an earthquake down there. You OK? How'd your home & family fare? ...Kevin

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posted by atftb2

3 comments posted 16yrs posted by atftb2

Totally Turning and Showcase video

Here are a couple links for video taken at my club's woodworking show "Showcase," and at the "Totally Turning" event in...

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posted by grossboj.nospam

10 comments posted 16yrs posted by grossboj.nospam