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David, I've built several of these tools using common steel bar purchased at Lowes and it taps fine and never have had a problem the tool bending (I use 1/2 inch square). stainless is tough as you...

Why not just remove the head and clean the vanes with almost any solvent. Super easy to disassemble and reassemble. Many youtube videos.

I suspect some here will think I'm crazy but I have both the 1 1/2 jet and the powermatic and usually turn nothing bigger than 10 inches and can't tell the difference. As John says, from the...

It has really been interesting to follow your progress (and frustration) on this project and glad you have pretty much gotten it complete. My only question is will a single belt handle the power...

Very nice! How did you mount the tenon in the recess of the off center block?

Recently, I was asked by a local Christian college to make some sort of special gift for a retiring board member. In an effort to make something rather unique, I decided to turn a plate using many...

If you do a google search for boffin53, you find his site on ebay-he sells a sphere cutting jig for under $150. Knlow nothing about it but may give you some ideas.

Good luck, Charlie

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Roger, you might want to put www. segmentedwoodturners.org on your reference list. Very informative. Good luck.

Charlie

How about 91?

I view with some amazement those of you who make the beautiful turnings which consist essentially of a hollow form on a rather slender "stem". Please advise me on the proper technique for assembling...

I am 70 and started turning about 3 years ago. I did flatwork for over 40 years and thought turning wood was for sissies until is saw some segmented pieces which intrigued me. Took a 1 day class at...

Bernie, thanks for the info on the pens. Also wonder which three woodburning tips do you recommend? Thanks Charlie

Bernie, very, very nice. Would you mind reviewing which pens you used to do what on the various figures? Also, a little more info on the coloring pens you used would be nice. Thabnks a lot. ...

Dan, if necessary, you can buy a kit (new vanes, gaskets, filters) to repair your 0523 (I think they are about $60). I repaired mine with good results (was pulling about 20 inches and now about 26...

Hi Michael-I did a test of DNA drying of peppermill blanks a while back and found it worked pretty well. You need to drill an undersize hole through the middle so the DNA can do it's work from both...

Hi Michelle-all I can do is give you my experience with piercing. First tried the dremel but not very satisfactory. Being sort of cheap, I purchased a dental drill on ebay (chinese and I think it...

You might want to check Brenner Fiedler (800-843-5558). They have kit listed for about $59. There is a guy on ebay who sells them occasionally for about $50 (I bought one) but don't recall name. Good...

Derek, Bill is correct. I did a little test a month or two ago where I drilled holes somewhat undersize and soaked in DNA. Found the wood dried faster and with less distortion than just air dried but...

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Charlie

Mike, very nice as always. Steve, if you search "bowl from a board" on Google, you will find articles by Edward Burlington that give a nice explaination of the technique. Endless possibilities.

Steve, there is a fellow on ebay who sells repair parts for Gast pumps-seller id is msmbags52. I believe he lists repair vanes for the 0522. Good luck.
Charlie

Actually, you can do a lot with one gallon if your turnings will fit into something like a 0ne gallon zip-lok bag. Just put the item in the bag, pour in the DNA, seal, and wait (best to put all of...

Donny, a wet bowl doesn't soak up that much DNA. Let's say you had one and a half gallons of DNA which will weigh around 10 pounds. If you soak a bowl weighing 2 pounds, the bowl might soak up 0.1 to...

John, I too am relatively new to turning and suspect some long time turners will find my post rather simplistic but in my opinion, that is the best way to learn. I have been watching your turned...