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height of tool rest

Newbie question. How do you judge what the height should be? Are their any rules for this?
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by moggy
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by moggy

wahooo!!

got the lathe, got the chisels, got a book just turned my first, erm wiget, maybe light pull feeling pretty proud of my...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by moggy
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by moggy

fake insects?

does anyone know of a source in the US for fake insects, such as houseflies or butterflies? thanks Mike
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mike_nelson
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by mike_nelson

Honing, Bevels, Veritas, Newbie

Hello All I had not done any wood turning prior to recently making approximately 50 pens on a Taig mini lathe. Upon sug...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by chilecomNOSPAM
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by chilecomNOSPAM

Newbie

Hello all, I'm just now considering buying a lathe and was wondering if anyone has any experience with the new Jet Mini...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bgbcs
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by bgbcs

Re: Free Woodturning videos

The free Woodcut Sharpening,hollowing and bowlsaving videos on CD rom are going out next week. Anyone wishing to order...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by woodcut
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by woodcut

Endgrain turning help

Hi, I have a "slice" from a willow tree. I am hoping to turn it for the experience. It is fully dry as it has sat in a...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mpowills
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by mpowills

wobble

Having returned to turning for the first time since school, (many years ago) and have managed to full our house with ma...
17 comments posted 22yrs
posted by philjohnson
17 comments posted 22yrs posted by philjohnson

Richard Raffin - wax finish?

I recently reviewed the 'Turning Wood' video - lots of good info he mentions his wax finish in a few places comments li...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by pdgill
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by pdgill

What wood to learn on?

I am just starting out and was wondering what the best wood is to learn with. Hardwood or softwood? Any particular spec...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ajreynolds
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by ajreynolds

Grinding Metal

Hi Guys & Gals, Had some medical problems and had a MRI image of my head ordered. The Dr. spent a lot of time questioni...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by glever1
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by glever1

Face mask + specs

snippet from another thread: > Incidentally, I have yet to find a face mask that fits properly with > glasses, any idea...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by vradinNOSPAM
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by vradinNOSPAM

Contemporary Arts & Crafts Fair 2003

Hi Just a quick note that Bob Mortimer will be exhibiting a selection of turned pieces at this year's Contemporary Arts...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by richardwmoseley
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by richardwmoseley

Merc mini lathe

Any pros or cons on the new Merc Mini Lathe. George (old wood turner)
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by hoffmans
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by hoffmans

Micro Mesh

Anyone know a cheap source for this stuff? I cant see spending like 40bux on 9 3x6 sheets of sandpaper. TIA -Rob
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by me
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by me