Latest threads in Woodturning Craftsshow only best voted threads
| Subject | Author | Posted | Replies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Drilling bullets
I came across some pens maid from rifle cartridges and deer antler on the web. It seemed like a nice thing for some of my friends who hunt so I started out to make some. One problem. How do you drill...
14
|
15 years ago
|
14 | |
|
|
Duplicator
Been awhile since I've posted here but now that the economy has gone belly-up, my job followed and I now have some free time to catch up on all those little projects I've been meaning to do. One is a...
14
|
15 years ago
|
14 | |
|
|
Woodturning, is it off topic here?
If it's still ok for this ng, I'd like to bring up for discussion some topics that might be related to woodturning. :) Sometimes I have too heavy a hand on the skew and bruise the wood so that the...
19
|
15 years ago
|
19 | |
|
|
Inlay Rimmed Lidded Box with Integral Finial - Step By Step
Am almost done with actually turning a Cindy Drozda-esque lidded box - with an inlaid rim - though I didn't have the guts to turn the finial as an integral part of the lid. The illustrated procedure -...
4
|
15 years ago
|
4 | |
|
|
For Dave Balderstone - encoding format mac-roman
Dave, for some reason every time I try to read one of your postings, it tells me Invalid coding system: mac-roman Aparently, the Mac uses a non-standard encoding for the upper 128 single-byte...
15
|
15 years ago
|
15 | |
|
|
"Sinker" wood bowl blanks
Our club got an add for "sinker" logs from FL. This intrigues me, but my success rate with green logs is about 40% untracked after drying. Should I assume that "sinker" logs will shrink/warp more,...
—
|
15 years ago
|
— | |
|
|
lathe buying advice
I am new to turning and am currently looking at three lathes available here in Canada in my price range and am seeking advice from any and all who have experience with any of these models. King Canada...
26
|
15 years ago
|
26 | |
|
|
Dead cone drive center
Hello Do you know of a good source for a dead cone drive center. I am turning bagpipe parts on the lathe and would like a god drive center to fit holes from 1/8 to 5/8 inch. I have been turning my own...
1
|
15 years ago
|
1 | |
|
|
Guide to electric air compressors for home shops
Air compressors have losses . V belts are a waste , not necessary . I just bought 6 HarborFright 40400 DIRECT drive ( 8 gallon tank) for $100 each . I can series them , output of one could enter the...
5
|
15 years ago
|
5 | |
|
|
Ever Studied A Piece You Really Like?
With all the books and magazines and web sites filled with photos of all manner of things turned we all have access to plenty of inspiration. And the web makes it so easy to start a collection of...
—
|
15 years ago
|
— | |
|
|
A Christmas Story
The Arts Alliance had it's annual sale Saturday. There was a nice crowd. A woman whom I had met once came by my table and began looking at my bowls. She picked up a magnolia bowl and just fell in love...
4
|
15 years ago
|
4 | |
|
|
Sharpening
Hi Guys, I seem to have a few problems with my news here. I have a problem with the main computer, dragged out the laptop and looked at this group Only to find about 5 answers. To which I have...
—
|
15 years ago
|
— | |
|
|
adapter help
I was given several 1x8 threaded face plates but my cheepo mono tube lathe has 3/4-16 inch spindle. I baught a 1x8 x3" long bolt for over $3.00 to make adapters. The damn things are to hard to drill &...
3
|
15 years ago
|
3 | |
|
|
Looking for Info
I'm looking for insight on the best place and way to sell my Jet Mini. I've considered eBay but does anyone have any better suggestions? I have a Jet Mini with stand and custom top. With it a Nova...
7
|
15 years ago
|
7 | |
|
|
faceplates, anyone
for those who may need inexpensive faceplates, this is one of my occasional reminders to click on the faceplates link on my web page, below. There is also a reasonably thorough article on vacuum...
6
|
15 years ago
|
6 |