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Metalic patina on turnings/ David marks
September 18, 2008

Hi All, I just saw an incredible video on David Marx's Web site that shows turnings being covered with metal leaf, and then being treated with patina inexpedience for a…
turning bowls
September 10, 2008

I will be turning some bowls shortly ( at least that is the plan) out of pecan wood and I want the finish to be food safe. What kind of finish…
Walking Staff
September 10, 2008

I am trying to turn a segmented walking staff, (very similar to a segmented pool que), that is approximately 60" long, divided into two segments connected by a brass,screw coupling…
Chip Carving
September 7, 2008

I would like to read or hear discussions about chip carving. Even using the recommended bass wood, it is hard to get it to look clean and deep. Spi
“Found Wood” / green wood
September 7, 2008

About 50 years ago, I loved using the wood lathe in Jr High wood shop. 2 weeks ago, I decided I wanted a toy and found a barely used Rikon…
Weighing down a NOVA 1624-44
September 4, 2008

I just got my new NOVA 1624-44. Does anyone have any ideas/pictures of how to weigh the lathe down. Bolting to the floor is not an option in my shop.…
Making a wooden lathe bed extension
September 4, 2008

I haven't spent any time at all on my lathe since I started building a kitchen ful of cabinets several months ago, so I'm anxious to start turning again, as evident…
gouge size
September 2, 2008

while starting to do relief carving i am becoming frustrated getting into detailed and otherwise tight spots. The size of the carving i am after would be like the traditional…
Whistling top question
August 31, 2008

Years ago I saw a How-to-turn-it article which showed how to turn a toy top which made a whistling sound when it was spun. I remember it involved drilling or…
Sharpen Lathe tools on Sander?
August 28, 2008

Just wondering if anyone sharpens lathe tools on a sander vs grinding? I am learning and cursing at the grinder, while eye-ing my friendly belt/disk sander. Seems to me it…

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