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    Have you considered using the rotisery motor from...

    Have you considered using the rotisery motor from your BBQ? It turns nice and slow and one can make wooden players with small square tenons to fit the arbor.
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    Turning green wood is fun but can lead to...

    Turning green wood is fun but can lead to cracking if the wall thickness and base mount are thick. One could consider turning to finished wall thickness in one go then the object can warp rather than...
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    Just a thought, after reading all the thread...

    Just a thought, after reading all the thread comments and rereading the original post it appears to me that one thing that could contribute to the issue described is a loose connection. When turning...
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    Have you considered using wood threads. I make a...

    Have you considered using wood threads. I make a set of threaded rings suitable for glueing into the Urn and Lid. Easy to make them in any size. I have made them 1" for small boxes and as large as 7"...
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    I just did a search on electrocutions to get a...

    I just did a search on electrocutions to get a sense of how many occur generally. I was amazed at how many happen every year that involved common every day appliances, and extension cords. This never...
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    I have the Vicmarc articulated arm hollowing...

    I have the Vicmarc articulated arm hollowing system and am very happy with its performance. I upgraded the tool holder bar to 3/4" to reduce cutter vibration when deep (10") overhanging the tool...
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    I use an 80grit CBN initially and then a pass on...

    I use an 80grit CBN initially and then a pass on an 180 grit CBN. When roughing logs I just use the 80 grit.
    For finish cuts I use the 180 grit and then use a card type diamond hone to get a clean...
  8. Your best bet would be to remove the quill from...

    Your best bet would be to remove the quill from the tailstock, very easy remove the handle and the two set screws that hold the quill bushing. Once the quill is removed out the the advancing screw...
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    Cnsider one of the hard waxoil finishes, leaves...

    Cnsider one of the hard waxoil finishes, leaves the wood natural feel and is impervious to moisture, long wearing and clean.
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    Check the off switch push button, if it is...

    Check the off switch push button, if it is momentary, like on my Vicmarc, periodically the fine dust causes the off button inner workings to stick in the stop position. Can't tell from outside. The...
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    potentiometer quality

    If it's the potentiometer then just get a military spec potentiometer, look for the mil spec designation, it will cost like $10.00 compared to the cheaply originals. The fine dust gets every where...
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    It is very unfortunate that people continue to...

    It is very unfortunate that people continue to ignore the safety requirements when working with electricity. Any system for doing lichtenburg Pyrography that allows handling a probe while power is ON...
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    There is a product called OSMO top oil clear, it...

    There is a product called OSMO top oil clear, it is tested food safe, and even displays that on the label Canada). The product is impervious to water and alcohol and is very hard satin finish when...
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    Have you tried making a wooden cone/jamchuck...

    Have you tried making a wooden cone/jamchuck support that can be threaded onto the live center. It could be sized to just fit the mug bore for support with little pressure.
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    Design opportunities abound! Sometimes it takes...

    Design opportunities abound! Sometimes it takes some soak time to become apparent. Great piece, it just wanted to be a boat! Well done.
  16. Raffan uses a spindle gouge to cut details in the...

    Raffan uses a spindle gouge to cut details in the edges of flat platters and trivets, also woodturner21 uses a spindle gouge to do the cove and oggee cuts in his demo videos. Both appear use the...
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    It sounds like the potentiometer has gone bad....

    It sounds like the potentiometer has gone bad. When you look for a replacement don't go cheap, the good ones (military scones) cost about $8.00 and the cheap ones about $1.50. I had a potentiometer...
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    Mike Peace and Sam Angelo have some good YouTube...

    Mike Peace and Sam Angelo have some good YouTube videos on end grain box making.
  19. I use 16tpi for under 2" boxes and needle cases,...

    I use 16tpi for under 2" boxes and needle cases, and use 10tpi for most other items. The jig is a Chefware Kits threading jig. Pricey but it works and is repeatable. As with any jig a bit of a...
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    Check with Oneway they have these adaptors in...

    Check with Oneway they have these adaptors in stock. Good luck with your build, you may find the accuracy of concentricty a challenge, the accuracy of all-thread is fine for nuts and holding things...
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    Check out the product called OSMO, it is a...

    Check out the product called OSMO, it is a hardwax oil, I use the Top Oil clear, and also use Polix on turnings. This finish may be new to turners, it cures to a very tough and impervious to water...
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    I bought the threading jig and added the second...

    I bought the threading jig and added the second spindle, sure glad I did. Now I want to try some bayonet milling but the jig spindle cost is to rich for my budget.
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    Hi Peter, have you done many projects with the...

    Hi Peter, have you done many projects with the double start thread capability? Does the bayonet milling affect the grain alignment on a closed box? I would think it could be 180 degrees out fifty...
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    I have recently acquired the XL Pro threading...

    I have recently acquired the XL Pro threading jig, with two spindles, 16TPI, & 10TPI. Very satisfied with the ease of use and accuracy possible. Have threaded boxes 3/4" inside diameter up to just...
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    I just watched a live demo last night on natural...

    I just watched a live demo last night on natural edged rectangular bowl from a log. The demonstrator used the Elio Drive to hold the work. It worked great as the center pin allowed one to rotate and...
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