If it's space and not cost, a solution to consider in a shop that size might be the small portable DC from HF. Remove the casters and mount it to the wall. The Dust-Right 4" expandable hose and the...
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If it's space and not cost, a solution to consider in a shop that size might be the small portable DC from HF. Remove the casters and mount it to the wall. The Dust-Right 4" expandable hose and the...
Hi Tony -
I have a basement shop as well - concrete floor and concrete and block walls. The biggest issues for me have been moisture / humidity control, and storage space on the walls. I wound...
I'm another fan - using it with the JT Turning adapter as well, although the kit from Bob was just fine as it was. I also went with the "Rubber Chucky" gasket rings just for sake of ease - again...
I have a 290 with a 20" bar and it's a good firewood saw. The 20" bar is nice, but if you bury the whole bar in a hardwood log it's going to work pretty hard. I hardly use it though - I reach for...
The difference between the Jackson shield and a paintball mask is the thickness and rigidity. A paintball mask is designed to take the impact from paintballs, and is fairly thin and flexible to keep...
Check out the Jackson V90 - My 13 yr old son wears it comfortably. http://www.amazon.com/Jackson-Safety-Shield-Protection-Goggle/dp/B00JQ7PBAW
Hi Jeff! As a new turner myself I'll share what I found to be the best way to get started: Take a class in wood turning. The instruction on the proper sharpening and use of turning tools, general...
I recycle used grounds - just stir them occasionally to speed drying and to keep them from molding until they're completely dry. You might be overthinking it. :)
Hehe - if you ask 40 wood turners this question, you might get 50 answers. :) I am in the twice-turn with anchorseal on the end grain camp. My biggest issue so far (about a year now) has been...
I've only every had problems with 1 coring session - my very first one. About an inch in I found a knot and shot the whole operation across the shop with the resulting catch. Since then I've found...
Almost shot coffee out of my nose on that one. Totally believable story.
A small garden stool would also be a fun project if you want to get that deeply into it. They have 2 "usual" shapes - one is rather like a drum (hollowed and perforated), the other is a mushroom...
I was very active flying RC Helicopters,, airplanes, and a hexcopter up until 2 years ago. (I started wood turning and lost interest, imagine?) The biggest change in recent times is the...
You cant go wrong with this. I'm not sure how far up into the NE Corner of PA you are, but there a few AB owners near you for sure, and lots of great master level turners that can help you on your...
Congrats on the new lathe!
I'll second the idea of phoning a friend for help in setting it up. I'm with Robo Hippy on the Brute Squad and had a similar experience to the one he described. I also...
I like to use a story stick. Basically it's just a piece of wood or cardboard with the points of transition marked so you can make your cuts. Here's a pretty good article that does a better job...
Add my name, please. Thanks, Keith & Grizzly!
Another vote for the 3m products. I have a TM-6000 that fits very well under my faceshield, even with the disks added. I use the pink 2091's just to keep a bit more of the fumes out. The mask and...
Another vote for keeping it simple. Determine cost to produce (Labor, raw material, and consumables) and add a markup. A sliding markup for larger sizes and nicer figure would be acceptable.
I had my bandsaw on a 110v extension cord with the dust collector. Right above the bandsaw was an unused 20a 220v outlet on a circuit by itself. For all the obvious reasons, switching made sense...
I've never known someone who spent the money for an EVS lathe to wish they hadn't, but I know many a turner with a non EVS lathe that would have done it differently. :)
Hi Lee -
I am new also, and just went through the same thing you're going through. My wife bought me a used HF lathe for Christmas. I wont talk badly about it, but I did wind up giving it away...
Have you considered ankle gaiters? When I turn in shorts they do a great job of keeping the shavings out of my socks/shoes, which is how most of them get dragged into the laundry. A regular turning...
Cant wait. Please love it so I can justify ordering one! :)
I gave them a call today to check on expected arrival and was told that they are not expected in Muncy, PA until June 24, 2015. :confused: