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8 FT foot lathe ( poitras)

Yes I have a chance tp buy an 8 foot lathe brand name I beleive is poitras. It comes with a 220 motor Does anyone know...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by steinhof
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by steinhof

slightly OT - repairing chainsaw

Hi, I have borrowed a 13" Stihl chainsaw. It worked fine on the gas that was in it last fall. I filled it with (mixed)...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by shawn
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by shawn

??Books on off-centre turning

Can anyone recommend any decent books on off centre (or US 'center') or multicentre turning please? Many thanks Paul
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by paulloseby
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by paulloseby

High speed carvers?

After a somewhat lengthy search, I either came up with little information or way too much input on high speed carvers!...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ripsawed
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by ripsawed

Brass for inlay

I want to try to power file (ing) some solid brass into small flakes to use in inlays for turnings. Does anyone know ho...
19 comments posted 22yrs
posted by john
19 comments posted 22yrs posted by john

warning tools are sharp(oops)

I cut my finger on my left hand, suffice to say I was reaching into a box for a tool, and got the wrong part. surgery t...
22 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Reyd
22 comments posted 22yrs posted by Reyd

Eli Avisera tools in UK

Anyone wanting Eli Avisera tools in the UK, John Berkeley RPT is an agent for Hamlet and is now a supplier of Eli's too...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by paulloseby
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by paulloseby

wanted Critique

I am a part time woodworker/turner and have just put up a website. I would like comments and suggestion please. http://w...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by james.clark
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by james.clark

Re: Maintenence Management Professional

Yeah, but can you fix my son's remote control tonka truck? (;p -- may your moments of need be met by moments of compass...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ripsawed
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by ripsawed

US maker of turning tools?

Does anyone in the US make turning tools? I seem to see only those made in England and Canada.
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by respite95
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by respite95

Has anyone used Polycryl?

I would be interested in hearing from any here that have first hand knowledge of the product. I have some rather lovely...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sklar56
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by sklar56

New Chuck

Hello folks, Presently I have a Supernova chuck and when taxes come back I have permission to get another chuck. I have...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by stogiepuffer
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by stogiepuffer

SuperNova in Expansion Mode

Since we are on the subject of Nova Chucks... My darling bride bought me a Super Nova Companion Chuck for Christmas amo...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rsandusky
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by rsandusky