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questions on the purchase of a lathe.
December 29, 2008

I am considering purchasing a lathe. my choices are between the Grizzly and Jet - cast iron base models. They seem to be similar except the Grizzly is rated at…
NovaChuck Advice
December 29, 2008

I just bought a 4 jaw chuck for my lathe. I've turned spindles but am just starting to do bowls. I turned a tennon on a small bowl I'm making…
Tool Rest Design
December 26, 2008

I have seen tool rests made with angle iron, but it seems like this design might not provide good support for the fingers. If this is true, maybe a piece…
Pfeil #12 V-parting tool proper shape?
December 25, 2008

Good morning, and Happy Holidays to All. My wife gave me a starter set of Pfeil carving tools for Christmas. I did a little honing and they cut very clean…
Dying Wood
December 19, 2008

When turning pens I want to make a red blank, but I don't have any red wood on hand. Is there a tip/trick to dying the woood? Thanks in advance…
Turning Acrylic
December 17, 2008

Hey All, I have a client who has asked me to turn a clear acrylic piece. It will be a faceplate turning, more accurately I will be mounting it in…
new to turning..pen mill advice
December 16, 2008

hey everyone..i am a cabinet maker, but am interested in learning some turning. I really want to make some pens.i just joined a woodworking club to use their lathe.....anyway...i was…
turning an oblong knob
December 15, 2008

I'm new to turning, but an experienced woodworker. I plan on turning some walnut knobs for a cabinet I'm building, however after turning the knobs round I would like to…
Profile
December 12, 2008

Hello All !!!! I would like to post my picture on my profile. The forum some of the guy's have posted their pictures. I do I go about posting my…
Adventures with a Spring Pole Lathe
December 11, 2008

Hello to the FWW Crowd, I need some advice on enhancing the performance of my spring pole lathe. I use it for demonstrations at an 18th century site. Several years…

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