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Koa is a acacia species that is native to Hawaii. It can have beautiful figure and I've used it for both turning and small flat work. It is often quartersawn to highlight some of the figure. It...

His latest email on 8/4 curly maple sent on 12/29:





8/4 Curly Soft Maple, M1712-819 to -861 8/4 Curly Maple

Nice selection of highly figured pieces

I've had good luck with http://www.curlymaplewood.com
The owner Kevin is easy to work with. He has focused more on instrument grade curly maple the last few years. Keeps his website updated and...

Eric,
I just purchased the same sander used and had similar questions. Mine had the power cord, but no plug on the end. The cord was 10 gauge, with 3 conductors (black, red, & white) and ground. ...

When I had a DW735, I found the DeWalt knives tended to nick rather easily. I found aftermarket knives to hold-up better and provided a smooth surface longer than the OEM knives. Infinity tools...

I've had a Knapp 410 and found it was a great machine. Bought it used on Ebay, drove to Las Vegas to pick it up. At that time (2008) I was able to get several replacement parts from Laguna (it took...

Prashun -I've used Bell before and they had some nice wood. I think it is primarily curly hard maple, but I'll check their site out and see.

Mike- I've bought a bit of turning wood from JX3...

Can anyone recommend a supplier for figured Western Big Leaf Maple? I'm in Northern Cal, but will probably go up to Oregon if needed to pick it up. Looking for several hundred bd ft of 8/4,...

I received their Christmas catalog in the mail yesterday. Shows the G0453 at $925 and the new Polar version G0453P at an intro price of $898. Specs look the same on both, with different handwheels...

I've had the same model Jessem lift for several years in my router table. I agree that it is very heavily built and worked very well. I had the big PC router installed and even with that weight it...

Jim,
I just bought this lathe so I can't comment too much. Was the wood wet or dry? A wet blank that size might be a bit heavy. What type of speed were you turning it at? You might also post...

Hi,
This is I think my 1st post in the turning section, I've made a few in other areas. I've been turning for a 18 months or so, but still do more flat work than turning. However it seems like I'm...

Craig,
On the chance that you don't have a shaper, there are router bits that will make large chamfer or cove cuts. I have a Freud that is almost 2.5" diameter and will cut a 1" chamfer. And they...

Dave,
I had the MiniMax CU410 combo machine and occassionally had problems with the infeed rollers also. Especially after I ran a large load of mahogany that was rough. Have you cleaned the infeed...

I agree that Joel on Ebay has some great wood. I've bought pen blanks and small turning pieces from him in the past. The spalted signature wood has some wonderful colors especially for pens. He is...

Bob,
I have the Nova 3000, the previous version of the 1642. I bought it used about 1 year ago and have been satisfied with it. It has only a 1 hp motor, so I would like a bit more power. But I just...

I'd agree the Rikon 18" would be a great deal for under $1000. I've not used it, but it looks to be a very solid saw and has gotten good reviews. I would stay away from the Jet 18", I found the frame...

I've used them for sanding medium size panels and they have worked well. Have not tried routing yet.

Dave, really a beautiful mix. I especially like the blackwood/brass combination. How large are they, I'd guess around 2" in diameter. Did you turn the outside on the lathe and then drill the smaller...