Steve Mathews
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I just found out about a real interesting event called Handworks last held in Amana, Iowa. I don't see any plans for a repeat in 2024 though.

This may have already been mentioned but I would place a priority on quality safety gear - safety glasses, face shield, respirator, etc. Good safety...

I mentioned two forums, which obviously specialize in turning but asked if there were "others not specializing in woodturning". Ideally I would...

I ended up using Deft Lacquer (Satin) in a rattle can for the final finish. It brought out the colors I wanted to highlight without darkening it...

I wiped the vase down with mineral spirits and didn't like the result. The pastel gray and pink colors turned into almost black and light brown...

Nice Tom! I have some Watco Danish Oil and might use it instead of Tried & True which is essentially Linseed oil. Do you think the Danish Oil will...

Yeah, too many revs to open a lid can be frustrating. Imagine more than 2 revs to open a pickle jar or your favorite salsa? Reed - How's your...

Stop Andy, you're killing me with photos of that Monarch. I've been wanting to get my hands on one of those for years.

I really want to bring out the figure and color in the wood. As it sits the color especially is very subdued. I'll try wiping it down with mineral...

OP here ... When raising the question "what machines do you enjoy using most?" I wasn't prepared to find that some would suggest bandsaws, shapers...

Will a clear lacquer bring out the same color as the mineral spirits or leave it the same?

No, that's just flexible hose. This is what I had in mind but can't find it in 4"....

Thanks Darrell! I didn't know Harvey was an option and made SawStop's slider. I'll check it out. I just received word from SawStop that if I place...

This is the setup I have for dust collection at my lathe. I would prefer something more like what Ronald Kanne uses, which consists of rigid...

Thanks for the input John. Based on photos and info. on SawStop's website it looks like the slider can be used with the left wing in place or...