Turning and Carving Archives - Page 13 of 45

preventing chipout/tearout
December 31, 2009

I have a post with a square cross section that I want to turn down. The photo of the post in the lathe and the image that I want to…
which is the best midi lathe a beginner could start with?
December 28, 2009

I heard about the new Delta variable speed 1h power but i want to know which midi lathe could be the best.... Does it works if I use a router…
Alvin’s Lab Metal
December 27, 2009

Friends: I recently started using Lab metal to fill voids and add interest to some bowls. Does anyone know what solvent will keep the material pliable in the can? I…
turned leg detail
December 22, 2009

I am interested in building a sideboard and replicating some of the detail on the leg of an antique table. Can anyone tell me how the small beads are made…
Turning a YoYo
December 19, 2009

So, here's my deal - I just got my first lathe, I need a cheap but fun gift for a white elephant auction my family does at Christmas and I'm…
windsor stool
December 16, 2009

A sort of test post as I try out the new site. I've been learning the lathe, and hoping to get into chairs more. I made this Windsor stool following…
Lathe caddy plans?
December 10, 2009

I'd like to avoid reinventing the wheel if anybody has a suggestion for building a "caddy" to sit next to my lathe to hold tools and accessories while turning. Something…
SketchUp Info
December 8, 2009

Does anyone have what they consider to be the best tutorial for using sketch UP to design lathe projects? Looking for books, hands on workshops and instructional videos for the…
Delta 8″ variable speed grinder
December 8, 2009

Anyone have this grinder long enough to report on it? I'm very tempted. My 6" ginder seems small -- stone is only 3/4" wide and the 6" curve yields more…
Norton stones
December 6, 2009

I'm looking for a source to buy the Chris Pye oilstones and slipstones for sharpening carving tools. Any suggestions?

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