Time for some levity

With all of the negativity and political stuff going on with the Covid-19 virus it is time to look at the humorous side of things. Feel free to add more, but keep it clean or it will be deleted.

Vaccination Arm

Don't get your Covid Vaccination in your toilet paper arm.

Best Full-Sized Lathe / Upgrade Help

I'd like to ask the forum for help researching and deciding on a full-sized lathe. The best unit for me within my budget of $4500. I'm a fairly new turner, retired at 50yrs old, and have decided to invest in woodturning as my primary hobby moving forward. I love it! The reason I say "best unit...

What is your favorite piece of wood furniture you made or own?

I have been working on restoring an antique banker chair that was in rough, but solid condition. While admiring the curves and comfortable contours, I started thinking about all you woodworkers on the forum who have had some impressive projects. What is your favorite piece of wood furniture you...

Quality Chucks/Jaws

I am considering upgrading my lathe from a Nova Comet II to the Powermatic 2020 and will need to purchase at least 1 new chuck. One of my Nova chucks is actually the proper fit for the Powermatic's 8 X 1 1/4" spindle (without its adapter). That Nova chuck will serve, for now, for smaller bowls, but...

Chemical and Heat Resistance Results: Part II

Following on from the prior post, I tested the resistance of EM-8000CV + 4% Crosslinker as well as GF's Enduro Clear Poly. First the hot water, bourbon and Windex tests. EM-8000CV + CL is on the left, Enduro Clear Poly on the right. In this photo taken 30 minutes after the start you can...

Time for some levity

tracing out a bear paw print for engrave by shaper origin (portable cnc)

Nice work Stan!! I see you have one of the smaller digitizing tablets (in addition to your Jumbo setup). My smallest tablet is 12" x 18", and

trace out, digitize a diagram for cutting out a privacy barrier part 2 earler post

I couldn't tell if you were just kidding with your question. Keith - I'm pretty sure I have seen a large cnc plasma table in Stan's shop (along with is

Does veneer softener work on thick veneer?

That could be. The piece I sliced up was about 1" thick, and air dried indoors about a year at the time I cut it. The slices were stacked with

Does veneer softener work on thick veneer?

Interesting. The cut is fairly smooth but II assumed a smoother surface would be needed for decent adhesion. These slices will be cut to shape and