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Rustic Mills in Idaho

I bought off of the internet a large slab of walnut for a table top from Rustic Mills is Idaho. It was misrepresented i...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by 2pgilbert
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by 2pgilbert

Sand paper vs. steel wool

After I finish turning a bowl, I usually sand up to about 320 grit. After a few coats of Formby's Tung Oil Finish, I le...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by bldaun
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by bldaun

Two-pronged vs. stebcentres

I understand that to turn a blank whose ends are not exactly square a two-pronged driving centre is preferred to a four...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mkoblic
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by mkoblic

Variable speed conversions

Having searched this site on various options they all came up with custom made speed attachments at a high price. Moder...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by oulumat
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by oulumat

Midi-Chuck

I've got a Nova midi-chuck and want to turn a few things from dowels but I have a conundrum. Thinner dowels fit and the...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by casper
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by casper

lathe check

Looking at a older lathe, Walker-Turner about 1950s, any input would be helpful.
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by bluegoose
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by bluegoose

Cutting out rounds

Had to cut some rounds for turning out of maple today. My 9" bandsaw would not do the job. I had to use a bigger saw at...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by djefferson
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by djefferson

fa: anyone need link belts? pullies?

normally I don't post FA stuff here, but this particular auction may go way too cheap and a number of folks on this NG...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nobody
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

Palm wood for turning

I just got some palm tree logs from a neighbor that was cutting it down. I was thinking of using to to turn some bowls...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by raho
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by raho

Hold Fast

Good Day I'm looking into getting a Vacuum system. Anyone use or have knowledge of the Hold Fast system. Any opinions? T...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rdeforge_At_optonline_dot_net
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by rdeforge_At_optonline_dot_net

Piano stool

Does anyone here know where I can get some plans or drawing for a piano stool with a seat that uses a screw mechanism f...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by haveman
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by haveman

salvage cracks and dings

In my efforts at turnng bowls and somewhat deeper vessels, I find an occasional crack for one reason or another. I also...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by tvnospamkoehler
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by tvnospamkoehler

Jamieson hollowing system

I am building a Jamieson hollowing system. It occured to me that I could add a thin (1/8") thin wall plastic tube taped...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by 2pgilbert
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by 2pgilbert