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AAW: musing about the relevance of belonging. (long)
Tis the season for hurricanes and politics and I'm trying to design and turn a Windbag. Any ideas? I know, I know, look at a mirror, Arch! Meanwhile I'll act the part and muse a little about AAW....
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Off topic - cannot see my own posts to this group.
I must be doing something stupid. I can see responses but not my posts. Any help or suggestions appreciated. I'm using a paid copy of Forte Agent. Dennis
 
Woodworking show in October
The Thirteenth annual WOODWORKING & FURNITURE SHOW for the New York Metropolitan area will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 25th & 26th at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge in Greenlawn, NY from...
 
Turning Morse Tapers
I have spent most of this summer making parts for a Tracker Pipe Organ. So far I have made Stop Knobs for the front of the instrument, handles for the pipe stoppers and Morse tapers for the bottom of...
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Jet 1642 Tailstock Tilt Pivot
I got the idea from Robust Lathe and made a tilt away tailstock pivot for my Jet 1642 lathe. Completely eliminates what Bill Grumbine calls "turner's elbow". Posted pics over on ABPW.
 
pen finishing
I've been experimenting trying to get a nice gloss. Haven't got it yet! :( What does happen though is that when I apply ca it tends to bridge the gap between the bushing and the blank. Then after I'm...
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Re: turning objects
It's coming from a computer in India :-).
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Spalting in pine wood?
This is a separate post since I could not be of much help with the post on spalting below but have something similar. I made two bowls our of red pine (perhaps not the best wood but it grows well...
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To Spalt or not to Spalt that is the Question
Spalting. Oh what fun. You cut yourself several logs , split them, endseal and lay them down to dry. But whilst your asleep, not looking they start to spalt, without your permission. That lovely milky...
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Faceplate Rings adding options
First I have several sets of jaws for my chuck, and they all seem to have different diameters Second Faceplate rings tend to come in specific sizes, and usually not the one you want for the chuck jaws...
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PING: Arch
Been thinking about you, buddy. Are you OK down there in FL? Looks like you guys are taking a real bath down there... no pun intended. Long time no see. Pipe in a let us know you are OK. OK? Robert
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Downdraft table for dust control?
Would a portable downdraft sanding table do much of a job at clearing the air behind or maybe under my Jet midi lathe? (I realize that a sanding table wouldn't be the most stable support [probably...
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Joke: What type of wood
A REDNECK FROM GEORGIA DECIDES TO TRAVEL ACROSS THE SOUTH TO VIRGINIA TO SEE GOD`S COUNTRY. WHEN HE GETS TO FRANKLIN, HE LIKES THE PLACE SO MUCH THAT HE DECIDES TO STAY. BUT FIRST HE MUST FIND A...
 
Tulipwood ?
So few weeks ago I have a few spare $$, go to Woodcraft and buy three bowl blanks one unknown (did turn out nice) one cherry and one tulipwood. all were wax sealed, got them home and put then on...
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