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fruitless mulberry trees
An item on Craig's list was for free fruitless mulberry tree trunks which have been cut down, but not cut up (trunk size 22"). I know nothing about mulberry. Is this worth the effort to apply chain...
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The plate
JD is my teacher and he showed me this group today and I would just like to thank all of you for your comments on the plate that I did. I really appreciate it. I have just joined this group to...
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A question regarding shellac and buffing
I looked about a bit and could not find an answer to my question. It may be a bit on the 'slow' side but hey, we all need learnin'. For the longest time I used shellac as a final finish on my bowls...
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Just a bit of a brag
The students in 2 of my classes are hosting an annual charity fishing tournament. One of these students come to me wanting to donate something to the event that could be auctioned or raffled. I asked...
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Bitternut
Has anyone had experience turning Bitternut? For what: bowls, hollow vessels, etc? I have a chance to get a load of it and don't know much about the wood. Thanks, Ted
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A different kind of finish
JD, My email was returned, but the finish to that great basketball game was too WOW! not to congratulate you OT here. Won't be much attention in class this week. :) Turn to Safety, Arch Fortiter
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fa - faceplate for a really small lathe?
looks to me like a little faceplate, but for what? one of those harbor freight tabletop lathes? anyone recognize it? If it fits something you have, I'm sure it won't go very dearly - I certainly don't...
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Acrylic rods available for pen making
I have decorative acrylic rods available for pen makers. They are .67" diameter, 14" long, for $9 each. They machine well. You can see them at: Penmakers.com | by Elliot Landes
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My brothers Utube
My brother has posted a slide show of a segmented bowl on Utube and would appreciate some hits if anyone has the time.. I don't have near enough patience to do this segmented stuff, but I sure admire...
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Renaissance Wax ??
In my own small journey exploring the variety of turning possibilities I came upon a finishing product called Renaissance Wax (available at Packards) Apparently it is a blend of micro-crystalline...
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Sruce burl is going on or ongoing
Lookin good. One or two last images, with finish, ey? Twas a pleasure to read, as always.
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U-Tube Inspiration
Like everyone else here, I like free stuff. Until recently, I thought u-tube was for the kids I taught at Western Kentucky University. Never one to hide the fact that he likes wood turning, I've...
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My life as an artist
A couple of years ago I had a small magnolia bowl that looked too plain. I painted the outside chinese red then gold leafed it. Now I don't know chatoyance from al fresco, but it looked real pretty to...
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Musing about Palm Sunday, palm fronds, carnauba and all that.
It was Palm Sunday and the palm frond crosses naturally led this woodturner to musing about the "queen of waxes", carnauba. (not during the sermon or liturgy, Darrell). :) Being botanically deprived...
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Just a test my friends
Hello all, My isp gave up usenet a few months ago. I am now just doing a test through Google. I hope it works, Best wishes, Dave Bowlturner.com
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