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Got the AP400 today. Pretty beat up, but seems to work. Starts up with some vibration, but steadies up after that. Didn't come with any instructions, but with only 4 parts and the picture on the...

So, finally got around to adding a dust collection system to my work shop. Got the Delta AP 400. (Or will have it in a day or two).

As to connecting it to Craftsman table saw, 221040, I don't...

I always go to Atlanta Hardwood. Have not checked out any other locations. They have a big selection of veneers and plywood too. Probably a bit expensive, but they are somewhat close to where I...

Also looking forward to it. I used to log when I was 18. I set chokers for a Cat and worked Highline for a few months. Scary stuff.

I finally finished a checkerboard for my son. He is only 4months. Maybe I will let him touch it when he is 17.

Light squares are maple, dark squares are wenge, sides are bocote, red checkers...

The only thing I have actually turned have been pens. Tons and tons of pens. Everytime I make one, it seems to disapear...very strange phenonemon.... Some actaully make it out the door though as...

One of the things I was hoping to avoid was sharpening because it is such a fine art and I am not a terribly fine art type of guy.

So I broke down and bought a Delta GR450 ($149) variable speed...

I have also recorded almost every one of his shows. I am a huge fan of his. I am probably in the minority, but I am not a fan of NYW. Although I will never be in the same league as either Norm or...

[QUOTE]The burls.... what do I need to know about turning these?/QUOTE]

I notice that the burled wood can sometimes chip out. Maybe because some of my wood isn't stabilized. I have learned,...

I saw the MS Money package. They have a free download, but it is for regular Money, not business.

I see and here a lot of good things about QB, so maybe I'll head that way.

Thanks for the...

Started turning pens last year for my real estate agent wife. She uses them as closing gifts on the rare occasions she makes it to the closing table. They have been a big hit, so much so, that...

Broke down and went to the doctor this morning. I was up all night due to the fricken itching.

Got a shot of cortizone, some benadryl type stuff, and some cream. Guess he thought is was...

Craig - Thanks for that link to the toxity.

I turned 5 separate objects out of Olivewood last weekend, and it is listed as an Irritant and Sensitizer (not sure what that means). Also, Zebrawood...

On the bottom of some of the web pages where I order my pen blanks, it says "Caution, some wood dust can cause an allergic reaction!"

Well, I seem to have found some that causes a reaction and I...

I bought the dust collection hood for about $25 from Amazon. It works great.

The rest of my dust collection cost about $1.19.

Very complicated design.

I took an old 6" irrigation hose...

I just got one of those 3m masks from the trade show. The weight does seem to cause my neck to fatigue after more than an hour or so.

But that is off-set by the dust I see coming off my blanks...

I tried Kurt's suggestion yesterday with Hut Chrystal Polish, (another $10.99 from the finishing fund.) Finished seven pens yesterday with it and so far it looks pretty good.

The ultimate test...

Made four pens today and finished them all differently. I was trying to find a catch all finishing system that would work for all pens, but am just not getting the desired results.

Pen 1 Ambroyna...

Somewhere in my pen finishing regimine I seem to be missing something fairly important. I go thru all 972 steps, the pen looks great, then it gets dull within minutes of handling it. Very...

Picture probably didn't come out very well, but this is a few that I have turned recently.

I have been experimenting with the finishes.

I have tried CA Thin and Thick a few times and made...

Corey - That is when and why I bought the lathe....

Just think, two short months ago, I was perfectly happy doing "flat" work. Now I have made over twenty pens and have another lathe on the way...

Thank you very much for the responses. The light bulb is finaly on.

Wow. I feel like a dope. But I got a new tool out of it. :)

I did not know that the standard was 7mm. I bought some...

Purchased a new lathe the other day, and trying to get prepared for it's arrival.

Been surfing at Arizona Siloutes, Craft USA, Berea, Rockler, High Land Hardware, etc....

Also been doing a...

Read thru a bit of that site.

Looks to me like turning pool cues on a PSI Turncrafter Pro is not an option. :)

Was looking thru some pool cues on line last night. Some of the prices exceed $2k. They seem to be an artform unto themselves.

Would be pretty fun to have some hand made ones, providing they...