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Dueane, I replaced all bearings, found all at local bearing house.

Thanks, all. Keep safe.

Thanks, I think I'll go with a 1 hp. thank you

I have a 1150 WT with a low speed gear box for metal sawing as well as wood. Need help determining what HP and speed I need to use. I think it should be 1/2 HP 1750 rpm. What do you guys think. Thank...

All I can say is "WOW", great work Brenden.

Beauty, use it in good health.

John, do I just spray the mineral spirits or soak the wood? Thanks.

Anyway to get mineral oil out of wood, I used it to turn punky wood to avoid tear out? Thanks for any thoughts.

Ron, I used a face plate on the stump side and used a steady rest to support it.

Alan, is your banjo lever your design? I'd be interested in a close up photo, and any info.Thanks.

Beauty.....

Just got back from vacation, Wow, want to thank all for the looks and comments. This is a great forum.

Great first form.

Tom, I did use a faceplate. I think I did start in that range. Also used a steady rest when I finished the outside, before going inside. It was a challenging piece and had to get a 1" bar made to get...

Photo would help.

Very nice piece.

Wes, the root was charred, thanks for the comp.

My neighbor cleared some land last month and I past by his burn pile. Saw this root ball and thought I would give it a try. Here is the result, hope you enjoy as much as I. Finish is wet sanded...

Brian, I have been using poly acrylic high gloss with great results. Brushing on with very thin coats and dries very quickly, multiple coats in short amount of time. Buffs to very high gloss. Also...

Hi Brian, this is what I came up with help from Jack Sorvona, works great with sanding dust.

I repurpose old baseball bats, they work great.

Personally, I would not put a rebar through the headstock, it could damage the Morse taper when lifting.

Getting ready for my first show on Saturday.

I use Cabelas neoprene gaiters to keep sawdust and chips out of my shoes and socks, they work great.

Thanks all for input.