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Turning Dowel

Hi All, I am thinking about purchasing a lathe to help make a specific part in a project I am working on. The part is a...
3 comments posted 23yrs
posted by epvance
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by epvance

A Video for Beginners (a bit long)

I just completed writing my review of a new video from Alan Lacer. The review is writted for More Woodturning, but I fe...
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posted by Fred.Holder
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by Fred.Holder

Tool storage while working

How do you guys store your tools while you are working on the lathe, I have been laying them out on a small table next...
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posted by Terry.Poperszky
16 comments posted 23yrs posted by Terry.Poperszky

Cane Heads

I have been asked to make a cane for a friend with back problems. I have found cand hardware at Rockers (Joint and Tip)...
4 comments posted 23yrs
posted by Terry.Poperszky
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by Terry.Poperszky

Hegner HDB200XL or Nova DVR

Hi, Was considering purchasing a new lathe, i currently have a Record Power DML24x Lathe, and was trying to decide betw...
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posted by jdalton
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by jdalton

FS: '87 chevy s10 in Eugene, OR

1987 Chevy S10 X Cab Automatic. Cruise control, white body, inside/outside in great condition, light brown carpeted int...
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posted by musik54
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by musik54

LDD question

I'm cutting some freshly cut almond into half log sections for bowls. Can I just keep them in LDD until I'm ready to tur...
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posted by daphne1
13 comments posted 23yrs posted by daphne1

oven cleaner

Any opinions on using oven cleaner to clean tools and/or lathe? Good idea or not?
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posted by daphne1
15 comments posted 23yrs posted by daphne1

Peppermills

I've been commissioned by SWMBO and daughter to turn a peppermill for each of them by Christmas. I'd like to use Purple...
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posted by harrypye
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by harrypye

Isobel walnut down

Lost a big black walnut tree in the storm. Wondering if anyone here knows of it's value as wood. Someone offered to buy...
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posted by davesvideo
10 comments posted 23yrs posted by davesvideo

Musings of a confused old turner

Elsewhere there rages (at least for a more dignified & civil group) a debate about self imposed turning rules, whither...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by almcc
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by almcc

Anyone in Spain?

Hi Are there any turners out there in Spain? I am moving to the Costa Blanca in a couple of months and would like detail...
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posted by colinspxyz
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by colinspxyz

Baggin' the small iron! (somewhat long)

Greetings, all! For the past two years, I've been hauling a friend's Delta Midi to shows where I demonstrate. I got so...
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posted by turn4better
7 comments posted 23yrs posted by turn4better

wood selection

Does any one have any suggestions for 2 items I'm planning: 1. Mortar and pestle: I have some local (NJ) maple or walnu...
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posted by junk
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by junk