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Carvers Workbench
February 10, 2012

Good day, I am looking for some opinions on carving benches. I am looking at the Lee Vally carvers workbench but am wondering if the price is worth the bench.…
beginner turning help
February 3, 2012

I've been woodworking for a few years and want to do some turning. Bowls, vases, that type of thing. I bought a set of turning tools and have a bowl…
new wood carver recommendations please
January 4, 2012

My teen aged son has asked me about getting into wood carving. He has expressed interest in doing some low relief carving and birds as well. I have a couple…
rolling pin
November 28, 2011

have a rough idea how to but will really appreciate any hints on turning a rolling pin. many thanks Frank::another old ww!
Turning into trouble
November 24, 2011

Hello, 1st post .... I own a nice WL1200 Ridgid wood lathe, all is tight and tools Sharp, I have no problem with the tuning of the base and the…
Metal insert for a tea light holder
November 14, 2011

Maybe someone can help me out with one. Last month I bought a small tea light holder in a gift shop (in Ireland) with the idea of making some myself…
Antler pen
September 19, 2011

I am turning an antler pen. What is the best way to finish antler.
Testing
September 14, 2011

This is a test post. Please disregard.
Tool Rests with Uniform Top Rail?
August 9, 2011

Does anyone make highly regarded aftermarket tool rests with a uniform top rail, allowing tied underhand grip across the entire length? My Powermatic lathe has the old style tool rest…
Can’t balance a big block of spalted maple
June 23, 2011

I have a block of spalted maple, 10" long x 10.5" diam. that I cannot balance. I have made rounding cuts 5 or 6 times but I can't get the vibration out. …

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