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Re: Nova tailstock
That's what I am going to do today and if they blow me around then I'll return the Nova under the 1 year satisfaction deal and look for a heavier lathe, maybe the new Jet 16 incher or just buy the...
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New lighting, with a twist!
Thanks James! I always wondered how I could review the entire thread. Now I know! :) I'll go back and check it out. -ali ------------------- > and check out the whole thread.> > > >
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Re: Metal stand for Nova 3K
Can you post or send some pics???
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What glue is best to use for segmented turning?
I am one of the Odd Men Out in the Segmented world. I use Hot Hide Glue. Now mind you, I do not make Segmented Bowls that would be used for Food. Hot Hide Glue has been around about 4000 years, and...
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Danish vs Chinese Wood Oil
Tung, or China oil is also a polymerizing oil, and can produce enough heat to self-ignite if mishandled. Don't buy the "organic" pressed walnut oil, buy the non-organic stuff extracted with solvent....
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Tailstock comparison
Hello, I'm trying to find Lynn's tailstock comparison he did a while ago bewtween the stock Nova 3K, Nova DVR, and Nichols tailstocks. Mine has really been frustrating me lately and I'm wondering if...
 
Hollowing - Which set up to use... websites?
Joe on my Web Site I have Plans to make a complete system that may be what you are after, look in the Hints & Tips Section of: http://www.laymar-crafts.co.ukRVS
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Re: Small workshop design
Hi Jane, Be real careful about the fake laminated wood stuff. It gets real slick when a little sawdust is on it. Suggest you get a few pieces - maybe some odds and end that the store will part with...
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staining segmented turning?
Why would you want to stain walnut or maple? Why not use them taking advantage of thier natural colors. That said, I have dyed inlays in segmented turnings but you need to be able to remove the...
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Re: Offset tail stock -how to use it.
Graham, This feature is really handy when your skew won't skew. Joe Fleming - San Diego :-) ==================================
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Parting off question
Hey Leo: I picked up the saw at a garage sale. Hop over to Go to forums, then tools. I'll post a picture there for you to see. The Other Bruce (Known there as travlr7)
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Circular saw Table
I believe that FWW had plans for one like that in one of their books and Gilliom MFG has something that is very solid and reasonably cheap. Of course they also have plans and parts for a table saw,...
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Adding LED RPM Meter to a Oneway Lathe
Hello Fred, Thanks for the kind words... :-) I'm glad you enjoyed my CD. I will contact Skip and see if we can put our heads together on this... Thanks again and all the best to you and yours! --...
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Rearranging My Shop
Ruth, I have my lathe sitting 90 degrees to the source of light with the headstock pointed to the opening. In my case, the roll-up garage door is on the east side of the house. My headstock points...
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Converting block guides to roller guides on the Bandsaw
: Hi. : In my cheap bandsaw I have blade guide blocks. : Woodcraft sell rollers to fit into where the blocks are: : Do you think this is a good idea? Yes. I have them on a Jet 14" bandsaw, and they...
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