Woodturning Crafts

Increasing swing on older cast iron lathes. How much is too much?

Of course, that there were some cheaply made older lathes in the past before the woodturning revolution with it's multi...

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posted by almcc

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by almcc

Lathes sold in Canada - King or Craftex opinions

Hi, I'm a pre-newbie as I haven't yet even turned a thing, but I am definitely looking to get started. There are a coup...

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posted by pnicholl

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by pnicholl

Reminder 1 week until the Woodworking Show in Saratoga Springs NY

> It's that time of year again when I unabashedly mention that my club's big > woodworking show is happening soon! > >...

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posted by grossboj.nospam

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by grossboj.nospam

washer for tail stock/banjo fitting

where can I purchase t slot washers ?

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posted by ronjboucher

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Return ???

Do any of you guys ever re turn your bowls a year or two later ?? I had a maple bowl that i left about 1/2 on the walls...

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posted by awoodbutcher

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by awoodbutcher

Oneway chuck adapter

Can anyone help me ID a Oneway adapter Stronghold or Talon? Specs are: 1.662- small dia.& 1.716 large dia. Thanks in adv...

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posted by gdstutts

6 comments posted 16yrs posted by gdstutts

Another Wild Hare Idea - MOVEMENT with MAGNETS

I like doing pieces that behave unexpectedly - specifically - that move. While at Office Depot picking up some push pin...

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posted by charlieb

8 comments posted 16yrs posted by charlieb

turning video problem

A Google search turned up the site: http://woodturningvideos.com When I go there, the site comes up and then my browser...

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posted by lblanch

10 comments posted 16yrs posted by lblanch

Lathe lessons

Could someone here recommend a book or, preferably, a video on lathe operation? Thanks, Newby Max

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posted by thesameoldme

19 comments posted 16yrs posted by thesameoldme

Need help identifying antique mini-lathe

Afternoon all .. I recently acquired a small antique (?) lathe that I am unable to identify and was hoping to get some...

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posted by casper

2 comments posted 16yrs posted by casper

Finish for yellow pine bowl

After an old footbridge was taken down in a State Park, I kept a couple of the bridge timbers and cut them into turning...

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posted by jimr

8 comments posted 16yrs posted by jimr

Basic Lathe questions

Hi, All. Got a new lathe, HSS tools, a recommended book, and no experience with a lathe. I sharpened the gouges on a lo...

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posted by cwo4cno7325

15 comments posted 16yrs posted by cwo4cno7325

Vicmarc Ovalturning Device (VOD) first impressions

My new toy actually arrived a few weeks ago, due to a family emergency trip and a work trip I was unable to actually at...

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posted by n7bsn

3 comments posted 16yrs posted by n7bsn

Help with a Woodfast C1000

Hello - I trasck this group and know there are many knowledgeable turners here, so I am seek some advice. I am on a mis...

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posted by houghtwahl

2 comments posted 16yrs posted by houghtwahl

To sell or keep

I have turned now for 15 years but i now turn out a bowl, goblet or similar mainly in spalted wood, I look at it and ca...

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posted by oulumat

15 comments posted 16yrs posted by oulumat