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Does anyone have any info on this lathe. I bought it as a cheap entry into the world of turning, and I would like to kn...
20 comments posted 22yrs
posted by davejb851
20 comments posted 22yrs posted by davejb851

Reversing directions?

My new Powermatic 3520 enables me to reverse turn projects, something that's really useful when sanding. It has an inve...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by artisins
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by artisins

Long musing about sounds

I can hear the groans and sighs now; "He's in his armchair again musing up bandwidth when he ought to be shutting up, o...
22 comments posted 22yrs
posted by almcc
22 comments posted 22yrs posted by almcc

Is the Firmager P/Tool good?

I have been using the Crown Diamond parting tool for a while. At time, I would be better served by a narrower parting t...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by marierdj
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by marierdj

Wood sources in NZ

My folks are down in New Zealand for a four week holiday. Mom has family there in Wellington, and she asked me what sho...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by calebsgnos
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by calebsgnos

just started turning

I made some Christmas baubles as a first try, and man is that fun. Especially when you can just make the chips fly and...
13 comments posted 22yrs
posted by davejb851
13 comments posted 22yrs posted by davejb851

Pen finishing.

What is the best finish to apply to a pen? I want something that will keep the gloss for quite a while. Thanks Bob
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bhoward
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by bhoward

newbie 101: on smoothing and sanding

Is the need for serious sanding a mark of poor craftmanship, or just a part of life? My tools seem to be sharp. I can t...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dmmcintyr
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by dmmcintyr

newbie 101: chatter?

I have a spindle on my JET mini at present. It started life as a triangular quarter of a small log, and it's about 13"...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dmmcintyr
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by dmmcintyr

I got another book.

Turning boxes with Richard Raffan. can someone tell me more about back hollowing?
17 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Reyd
17 comments posted 22yrs posted by Reyd

Turning columns

Hi Folks, Hope everyone's holiday season is going well. Some time ago I viewed a web site from one of our distinguished...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by director
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by director

club involvement

I've just been elected as club president(no one else would take it) and I may be a little wishful,but I'm seeking ideas...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by <rpixley
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by <rpixley

Ridgid lathe

Got a chance to pick up my first lathe. (did some turning years ago) Any thoughts on Ridgid lathes? Can't find out much...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ricksub
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by ricksub

sharping wood lathe tools

Does anyone have a plan or know where I may buy a jig to sharpen my wood lathe tools?
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mrturtle
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by mrturtle