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Poinsettias
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Thanks Ted.
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Yesterday,
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Poinsettias
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Project complete. It started with I thought I'd turn a couple of bells. Then "What to do with them?" . So I came up with this. Bells in the...
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01-16-2021,
7:59 PM
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Tell me your experience with G0766
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This is an old thread..... Anyway, I've had my G0766 for about 2 years now. Couldn't be happier. Does what it's supposed to do. No issues thus far.
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01-14-2021,
1:06 PM
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Wolverine jig bases
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Agreed. I think it's too dangerous to put the handle in their V-holder. I use the varigrind for most gouges and the platform for everything else. ...
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01-11-2021,
7:38 PM
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Carving tool brands
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Don't know anything about those brands. Likely acceptable, especially for they cost you. What's equally as important is what types of tools you...
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01-09-2021,
7:52 PM
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Poinsettias
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Second carving ever: Poinsettias in a bowl, about 6 x 16.5". This will be part of a bigger Christmas project I'm working on. This part is finished...
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01-08-2021,
6:30 PM
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I didn't turn this
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Nicely done by your student, John. Unique and so needed for 2020!
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01-08-2021,
3:26 PM
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Question re Dust collection system blowing to the outside
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I like the idea of wet sanding, and the results I've received when doing. I've mostly used mineral spirits. My problem is that it seems the...
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01-04-2021,
8:46 PM
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Laguna Revo 18-36 Bearing Replacement
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If the price of entry to this sport were only in the range of Robust or Oneway or Vicmarc, many of us would not be participating at all. That hurts...
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12-30-2020,
11:27 PM
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Workbench Hold Downs
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Another vote for grammercy. I glued leather pads onto the faces. Work perfectly. No marring. I've been using them all week on a relief carving. ...
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12-30-2020,
9:35 PM
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Double sided tape for turning
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You should always use the tail stock when you can, regardless of mounting method. But, yes you can turn with just the tape. It's best when applying...
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12-25-2020,
12:00 AM
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Dust Collection -Lathe
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I agree with Bernie. The solutions listed will work for sanding. However, I'd like a solution for the dust that is mixed with chips while turning...
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12-24-2020,
10:24 AM
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Floor Sweep, cleaning saw dust from tools, etc....
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I've been contemplating getting a battery operated portable shop vac to collect fine dust off of the machines. It would seem to be plenty adequate...
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12-21-2020,
10:36 PM
tom lucas
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beginners tools
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Brice gives some good advice on brands. As for what specific tools to buy as your first: spindle roughing gouge, 1/2 spindle gouge, 1/2" bowl...
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12-21-2020,
9:33 AM
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Buffing system?
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I buff things that will be handled. Buff polishing with microcrystalline wax makes the object a pure joy to hold in your hands. The feel of a...
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12-20-2020,
9:41 AM
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Lathe safety
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Seems like two things would prevent it from happening again. Remove the pockets from your apron so there is no edge to snag on things. And move the...
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born Connecticut, raised in Virginia, educated at Virginia tech
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