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pen assembly - gluing the ferrule

Hi Folks, On the mont-blanc style pens, I am having some troubles -- just finished the second one, and when I try to gl...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by calebsgnos
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by calebsgnos

Toxic wood?

What domestic woods should be avoided for food usage? Also, how does spalted, ambosia, decay spots and worm holes affect...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by fipsterJUNK
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by fipsterJUNK

catalogue needed

Years ago I used to receive a catalogue that was loaded with wood lathe accessories. It was expensive, but covered the...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by footboarder
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by footboarder

Drying very wet wood

I decided to start off with green wood, cos its free, however the silver birch that I have at the moment I think is too...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by moggy
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by moggy

Helmet type air supply

Hi Group: I've looked into a dust collector system, and I just dont have the room. What can you tell me about the dust...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by joepargolf
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by joepargolf

A Scot's spigot chuck?

Like the rest of you, I make fun of Harbor Freight products, all the while shopping and buying them at their new store...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by almcc
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by almcc

Maple Burl

Greetings: I just had a logger friend of mine drop off a maple burl in my back yard. The burl part is about 4 feet in d...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cpeavey
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by cpeavey

mineral oil

can someone tell me where to find mineral oil--maybe a brand or store. I am in the chicago land area. thanks for your he...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by stumpysam10
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by stumpysam10

Help I'm in trouble

How do you remove hard dried danish oil from plastic and stainless steel? Is ther any substance I can use to break it d...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by remove~omeganuk
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by remove~omeganuk

Wormy dogwood?

Someone mentioned dogwood for tool handles, and I remembered a hunk of the stuff I had shoved in corner under a bush fo...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dmmcintyr
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by dmmcintyr

Softening Carnauba Wax

Is there a way I can make a hard stick of carnauba wax into a more user friendly applyable paste form? I think I recall...
15 comments posted 22yrs
posted by stemo
15 comments posted 22yrs posted by stemo

Sitting & Turning

Well, OK, here goes, folks - I'm overweight (somewhat over 350, get it?) I have trouble standing at the lathe for long...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by artisins
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by artisins

source for glass candle inserts

Does anyone know a source for glass candle inserts/holders? These are similar to the brass inserts to hold taper candle...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by candrew
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by candrew

Woodturners gift ideas?

Hi all, A club member (who is an experienced and accomplished turner) is leaving us and I'm looking for some ideas of g...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ahilton30
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by ahilton30