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Healing Cracked bowls
Some time ago I saw a message here about soaking cracked bowls in a mixture of glue & water. Of the 60+ bowls I roughed out in Jan & Feb, 5 developed cracks of varying degrees. As an experiment I...
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On the trail of an oil finish
For some time now I have been experimenting with Culinary Walnut oil as a finish, and it appears to work, it dries and leaves a matt to satin sheen, depending on the wood, whilst adding a richness to...
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Why do you participate (or lurk) in this group?
There are a fair number of regulars in this group, as many if not more drop ins looking for answers to What, Where and How, and a whole bunch of lurkers - who hopefully will become participants. So...
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Source for 3" H&L sanding disk gizmo/backing pad
Like this: I find craft supplies' shipping costs to be a bit harsh, so I would like to entertain alternatives. Here's my issue: I have a tendency to fry the H&L grippies in these things *way* too...
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Doesn't the wood get dizzy from all the turning?
I wonder if the wood does get dizzy from all the turning and if it will throw up if it's turned too much. What do you think? Did you ever had some sick piece of wood?
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Wood pen blanks to trade?
Anyone want to trade wood pen blanks? I'll trade for almost anything that I don't have. Check first because I have more coming. Trade blank for blank each side pays postage. This is what I have to...
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The taming of the skew! Help
This is a topic, that I found many hits on Google about. However I was unable to find the answer that I am looking for. I am a regular reader of and enjoy it. My dilemma is this! The skew is a monster...
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Belts
I'm trying to find a drive belt for my Turncrafter Pro. I was disappointed to find PSI didn't sell them. Anyone have any sources? Drifter
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What's your opinion and advice re turning Brazilian Pepper?
I imagine that every known timber has been turned by somebody, somewhere. Some Floridians turn ficus, Australian pine, melaleuca, slash pine and such. I don't, but I am thrifty and not pleased with...
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Bowl questions
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If anyone is looking for a midi lathe ...
I ran across this on my usual eBay search and thought I'd throw up the link since I recall a few of people recently looking for a midi lathe. Not my lathe, although if I had the cash I'd grab it to...
 
Work Sharp 2000 Questions
I've been turning for a few years now and still have not gotten around to getting a decent sharpening system setup. So I've started looking around and came across the Work Sharp WS2000 (smaller unit)....
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Craigs list find - Atlas Wood lathe
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How to create a wooden house?
x-no-archive: yes I want to create a wooden house, but I'm not very skilled at working with wood, so what can I do?
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Tiffany&Co Paloma Picasso Dove Pendant Necklace
Tiffany&Co Paloma Picasso Dove Pendant Necklace Tiffany Necklace larger image $58.00 Tiffany&Co Paloma Picasso Dove Pendant Necklace. Brand Silver. 18 Inch Chain.