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Use of lathetailstock cup center?
August 27, 2008

The bearings in my 10 year old lathe's tailstock live cone center are getting rough and I will need to replace it soon. I see that the Woodcraft Catalog offers…
Lignum vitae Wassail (BBC)
August 24, 2008

Did anyone else see the Lignum vitae wassail on the BBC Antiques Roadshow tonight (or whenever it plays in your area)? It was very impressive. Has anyone turned anything bigger than…
New lathe: dangerous low turning speed?
August 20, 2008

Well here I am, I just purchased a 2 HP Grizzly lathe (back ordered)with 10 speeds - the lowest being 500rpm. In another feed, I got a reply that a…
turned pedestal table base
August 11, 2008

I have been asked to build a 6' round table with an 18" turned maple base. I have turned my share of bowls and spindles and own a large lathe…
Sphere Cutting Jig
August 1, 2008

Does anyone own/use one of the Sphere Cutting Jigs on your lathe, that are on the market? Is so, which jig do you recommend and why? Jim "A fool with…
Powermatic 90 purchase
July 28, 2008

Hello, I am considering purchasing a used PM90. I believe the inboard side of the spindle is 1 1/2" - 8 tpi and the outboard side is 1 1/8"-8 tpi. …
A good beginner set for carving?
July 26, 2008

Hi Folks, I would love to learn to carve signs and the like as opposed to figure carving and could use your advice on a good beginner set of carving…
I’m in love…with turning
July 22, 2008

Since aquiring my lathe some time back and thinking I would "add" a little turning to my woodworking repertoire, it has become my new favorite activity (in the shop that…
Spindle Turning Frustrations
July 21, 2008

I'm a novice turner trying to turn some drawer knobs for a desk out of maple, and the knobs are turning out very rough. I have carbon steel tools to…
Excessive chatter when turning a leg
July 6, 2008

I am trying to turn a leg for a table I am building but it is chattering badly. I have been turning for a few years now but usually its…

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