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Yesterday,
12:07 AM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
Endoscope/Boroscope as a thickness indictor
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Turner's Forum
That might work for me. Thanks for the tip, Roger. Still some time before I'll buy a hollowing system.
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02-27-2021,
6:18 PM
tom lucas
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Endoscope/Boroscope as a thickness indictor
in
Turner's Forum
I see some with zoom feature that should address the field of view issue. Some are 1080P resolution. I want something small, rugged, and easy to...
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02-27-2021,
9:29 AM
tom lucas
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Endoscope/Boroscope as a thickness indictor
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Turner's Forum
Anyone tried using an endoscope/boroscope as a thickness indicator? I really like the idea of using video, as some hollowing systems do, to gauge...
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02-26-2021,
8:30 AM
tom lucas
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another lathe choice thread
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The design is interesting and a space saver. However, the head doesn't move. So, I don't think you can turn off the end of the lathe as many like...
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02-25-2021,
8:54 PM
tom lucas
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another lathe choice thread
in
Turner's Forum
After thinking about it, Harvey's motors may actually still be AC. It isn't clear. Does anyone know for sure? These may be the way of the future. ...
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02-25-2021,
8:31 PM
tom lucas
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another lathe choice thread
in
Turner's Forum
Have you considered the Rikon 70-3040? Seems like a real space saver.
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02-25-2021,
8:28 PM
tom lucas
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another lathe choice thread
in
Turner's Forum
I looked at Oliver's new lathe. It's hard to beat Oliver's reputation and the lathe certainly is built "like an Oliver". However, the controls...
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02-25-2021,
8:24 PM
tom lucas
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another lathe choice thread
in
Turner's Forum
When you look at Grizzly's history and posts, you have to also consider that they probably sell far more lathes than anyone else. So it stands to...
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02-25-2021,
8:04 PM
tom lucas
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another lathe choice thread
in
Turner's Forum
Sorry, Richard, you are wrong on the Grizzly. Must be thinking of the old ones. New ones have none of those issues. Banjo is every bit as good as...
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02-25-2021,
7:54 PM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
Questions about taking delivery of new lathe
in
Turner's Forum
Tough luck on the shipment from Grizzly and the table. My lathe arrived in a pristine crate. And that crate is very well made with everything...
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02-25-2021,
1:57 PM
tom lucas
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another lathe choice thread
in
Turner's Forum
If you settled between these two, having ruled out Grizzly, Laguna, Record, Nova, Harvey, et. al., then it comes down to is the PM worth ~ $1500...
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02-22-2021,
8:25 PM
tom lucas
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Record Power Envoy
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Turner's Forum
I know nothing about Record. Though I've never heard anything bad about any of their products. In looking at it, it is a beautiful machine and looks...
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02-21-2021,
12:04 AM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
FS: Pfeil Swiss Made / Auriou Carving Tools
in
SawMill Creek Classifieds
Jim, Please check your private messages.
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02-20-2021,
7:42 PM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
first round of tools for new lathe
in
Turner's Forum
LOL. Well I like your enthusiasm for the vortex :)
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02-19-2021,
2:18 PM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
What are your thoughts on Griz low-end lathe?
in
Turner's Forum
The Rikons (and others at the near $700+ price point) is where there is a difference. You made the right choice in support of a business. It might...
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02-19-2021,
10:57 AM
tom lucas
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What are your thoughts on Griz low-end lathe?
in
Turner's Forum
Yeah. It's pretty hard to get a descent lathe system and the tools you need to make it work for less than ~$800. A used lathe is a good suggestion,...
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02-18-2021,
8:51 PM
tom lucas
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wet sharpening system
in
Turner's Forum
One other issue with any of the wet grinders: You cannot let water freeze in the stone. It'll crack. I now use RV antifreeze instead when using...
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02-18-2021,
10:40 AM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
Best Hood or “Gulp” for lathe dust collection
in
Turner's Forum
I have a powertec big gulp. It works but does get in the way of the banjo. When I move to a new shop in a couple of years, I'll likely make...
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02-17-2021,
10:38 PM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
first round of tools for new lathe
in
Turner's Forum
I think that's a fancy term for "set screw". Mine has them, but I haven't needed to put the set screw in. My Nova's stay tight by themselves. I...
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62 replies | 4367 view(s)
02-17-2021,
7:46 PM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
first round of tools for new lathe
in
Turner's Forum
I have a direct thread vicmarc. It has flats for a wrench, but no provision for a grub screw. So I have to be careful when spinning in reverse or...
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62 replies | 4367 view(s)
02-17-2021,
2:35 PM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
first round of tools for new lathe
in
Turner's Forum
Either chuck is fine for your Midi. Any chuck that is not directly threaded requires an adapter. This is so that one chuck can be used on lathes...
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02-17-2021,
9:26 AM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
Dust Collector Recommendation
in
WorkShops
Does anyone have an opinion on the Southbend models that Grizzly is now selling? I like the sound panels, flow meter, and everything on wheels. ...
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02-15-2021,
10:50 PM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
Grizzly Lathe G0462 - lowest speed 600 rpm
in
Turner's Forum
Might be OK for spindle work. You might could throttle back a bit with a rheostat, if you could get your hands on one for cheap (not so likely). Or...
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02-14-2021,
12:54 PM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
Questions about taking delivery of new lathe
in
Turner's Forum
Two men can easily lift the headstock onto the lathe bedway. My stepson helped me and it was no problem. Don't know the age of your son. But, I'd...
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02-13-2021,
12:33 AM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
first round of tools for new lathe
in
Turner's Forum
Oh boy! Advice all over the map here. I'll just share my experience when I first started. I really didn't have any interest in turning, and was...
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62 replies | 4367 view(s)
02-12-2021,
10:00 PM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
Workshop Heater
in
WorkShops
I'm not surprised at the cost difference And propane yields less btus/cubic foot. It's expensive, but often the only option for gas. Even so, I'd...
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02-12-2021,
8:59 PM
tom lucas
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Shop Tunes?
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WorkShops
I have a digital library of over 41,000 songs from which I've made playlists containing (all combined) roughly 10,000 songs by artist alphabet (A...
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02-12-2021,
8:48 PM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
wood turning
in
Turner's Forum
You are just getting started....the money vortex begins.
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02-12-2021,
2:39 PM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
Grizzly G0766 swing-away for tailstock?
in
Turner's Forum
I cannot currently turn off the end of my G0766 because of shop space. But I was thinking the same thing - that it wasn't that big of a deal to...
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02-12-2021,
2:28 PM
tom lucas
replied to a thread
Grizzly G0766 swing-away for tailstock?
in
Turner's Forum
Nicely done steel work. If one has the equipment to make the steel parts, that's the way to do it.
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