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I've seen reference to a source for cremation urn supplies
on this forum. Just now I can't recall the name, but it has the word "antler" in it. A quick search of this site didn't reveal it. Can...

I use a Big Gulp (Griz # D4242). Early on it was attached to the lathe bed with various screws, clamps, duct tape, anti-gravity beam, etc. Now it sits atop an adjustable base modeled closely after...

A mentor would certainly be a huge help at this stage, but it's probably not practical in today's social environment. When the times are better, I will seek one.

John, you are right about the...

I've picked up a technique or two on my journey through this vortex that I've been navigating for a couple of years. My work generally improves with practice. I'm 95% self-taught through reading...

As a relatively new turner (<2 years), I have been through many of the decisions you are facing.
I initially chose "cheap" HSS tools and a mediocre sharpening system. After a few months I decided...

I have nothing to contribute here, but I will be watching this thread with interest.
I am at the point of needing to upgrade my turning tools. I have been using economy class stuff (Tropical Storm)...

After much research, I chose the Nova 1624 II and don't regret it. It's a great lathe for the price. Personally, I don't mind taking a minute or two to change spindle speed, but maybe someday I will...

Several choices available at Craft Supplies USA.
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Hello all,
I've acquired a large stock of cherry and am now experimenting with drying roughed-out bowls, mostly 12" dia x 4" thick, and some a little larger. I'm turning to 10% wall thickness. The...

Joseph,
Welcome to the vortex.
As a relative newbie myself, I would offer the following suggestions.
1) Find a mentor.
2) Join a club
3) Watch turning videos
4) Check woodturning websites such...

Brethren, to415473
Today I received the gift of a whole cherry tree. I cut most of the bole into bowl blanks to be anchorsealed in the customary manner but I'm unsure what to do with the three...

Alex and Brice,
The sanding disc arrangement that you envision is featured in a video by Earl Rasmussen. There is a link to it in another thread-"flattening wood for bowl blank glue-ups". Earl has...

I have also been researching this item. In addition to the ones you mentioned, I found one from Penn State for $39.99 shipped free thru Amazing. Can't vouch for it's quality, but one usually gets...

Thanks, Allen
I presume those ranges allow you to get somewhat unbalanced pieces into safer, more symmetrical shape?
I would like to be able to afford the DVR update, but it's not in the budget at...

Hello all,
I've just about decided to purchase the Nova 1624 lathe, but I have a question that I can't find an answer to. The lathe has 8 speeds, the slowest being 214 rpm and the highest 3000+ rpm...

I took a chance with the newly launched vendor "ZCC-America". I bought two 3/16" x 2.5" carbide rods, grade YL10.2 (whatever that means). A buck seventy-eight each and free freight. From Michigan...

Brethren,
I tried some of the suggested techniques today on a couple of curly maple bowls. On the first one I tried moistening the wood, then let it dry before sanding. Some of the tear out...

Brethren,
I think you are all spot-on with your assessments of the situation.
I believe it is end-grain tearing. It happens in all of the species that I turn: maple, ash, cherry, cedar, rosewood,...

I am a novice at turning, having been at it for a couple of months. I have been steadily ascending the learning curve and have arrived at a place where I can usually produce bowls with pleasing...

I have purchased from Bell Forest Products, in Michigan. Reasonable pricing for high quality domestic and exotic blanks in many sizes.