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    It can make centers run out of true, as well as...

    It can make centers run out of true, as well as get stuck in the lathe. Neither of which is helpful for quality turning. Not addressing the issuecan let the damage to spread, as more centers get...
  2. If I were turning that shape I wouldn't use a...

    If I were turning that shape I wouldn't use a chuck for the outside at all. I'd just put it between cone centers. I'd turn wooden ones that fit with tight tolerance, and that have a recess turned in...
  3. They are talking about rotating the cutter along...

    They are talking about rotating the cutter along the axis of the tool shaft, so that it shear cuts instead of scraping. The cutting edge of the tool tip should be 30 degrees off axis from the top of...
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    Yes seal them. Cutting exposes end grain to air,...

    Yes seal them. Cutting exposes end grain to air, which allows for much faster evaporation of moisture. It's usually fast enough to cause cracking problems, even in wood that has been dead or down for...
  5. Where to buy KD Maple (or similar) turning blanks?

    I'm in California and need to find a source for kiln dried maple stock to use for mold making plugs (the positive a silicone mold gets cast around). I want maple because it's typically been very easy...
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    I tend to use Mahoney's walnut oil on walnut. It...

    I tend to use Mahoney's walnut oil on walnut. It will darken and get patinated if you use it. I've used it on maple, as well as various mineral oil/wax blends and plain mineral oil. My mother has a...
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    Turning on a small lathe, I really appreciate...

    Turning on a small lathe, I really appreciate rounded blanks for the time saved from roughing at slow speed. However, I do find that I tend to make more unique and interesting bowl shapes when i turn...
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    I have turned everything from bowls to mostly...

    I have turned everything from bowls to mostly closed forms using a jam/friction chuck to finish the foot. I typically put a high quality paper towel folded in quarters on my closed chuck jaws and put...
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    No, motors are not equal. Bearings, winding...

    No, motors are not equal. Bearings, winding density and neatness, copper quality, magnet strength, design, etc all make a difference. Theoretically they measure the output ofter the motor is built...
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    Use the knockout rod (if you still have it)...

    Use the knockout rod (if you still have it) through the backside of the live center. You should be able to tap the (assumedly broken) center point out. It has a taper just like the MT2 in the...
  11. In electronic soldering work it's common to use a...

    In electronic soldering work it's common to use a benchtop fume extractor. They range in price, but you can get them for under $40. I bet they would be ideal for this type of work. Google "soldering...
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    Wow nice colors! The effect is awesome, I'm...

    Wow nice colors! The effect is awesome, I'm totally stealing the idea of black chalk for coloring! Good photos too, thanks for sharing.
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    I bet you could clamp one of the steb centers...

    I bet you could clamp one of the steb centers made to be held in a 4 jaw chuck in your 3 jaw chuck. http://www.pennstateind.com/store/LCENTQC1.html?prodpage=1LC
    I prefer steb centers because they...
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    I hit my spindle (and ways and other raw cast...

    I hit my spindle (and ways and other raw cast iron parts) with paste wax on a piece of steel or synthetic wool. It knocks any rust/corrosion down, and leaves a good wax barrier to prevent more...
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    That's gorgeous! Any chance of getting a bigger...

    That's gorgeous! Any chance of getting a bigger picture? Those are too small to see any of the detail. Is it textured, or burned, or what?
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    A bowl gouge, or your favorite hollowing tool.

    A bowl gouge, or your favorite hollowing tool.
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    It will work, but if you cut too hard, you'll...

    It will work, but if you cut too hard, you'll trip the VFD's protection circuits. Depending on the exact motor torque/power use, it may work great, or may not be quite ideal (giving less torque than...
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    I use both a 120VAC and a 18V cordless Makita...

    I use both a 120VAC and a 18V cordless Makita sawzalls (reciprocating saw) in the shop to trim odd corners on blanks often. The corded saw definitely has much more power. I find that is the cut is...
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    Awesome! I love turning architectural woods like...

    Awesome! I love turning architectural woods like this (they come my way often, being in the building trades in the city). This is great!
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    On big items I sometimes machine buff ren wax...

    On big items I sometimes machine buff ren wax with a clean buff (I only use it for ren wax or clean surfaces). They are only a few bucks from someplace like grainger or harbor fright. I stopped using...
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    I spent my first few years turning in the kitchen...

    I spent my first few years turning in the kitchen of my apartment. What started as bottle stoppers and small goblets etc became big bowls and even a 7' 4 post bed. The only issues I had were noise...
  22. Refinishing a cedar chest - How to remove the old finish.

    My wife picked up an old cedar chest that needs refinishing. It's nice, solid cedar, so I said I'd do it if she helped me with the sanding.

    Busted out the ROS with 120 grit and immediately...
  23. In a lot of places there isn't a market for...

    In a lot of places there isn't a market for firewood, either because it's illegal to burn or it's a large city with a big population and few fireplaces per capita. Commercial mills typically won't...
  24. I was afraid before I first got a saw too. Then I...

    I was afraid before I first got a saw too. Then I had the opportunity to use my dad's (under his tutelage) and realized the fear was misplaced. I was afraid the saw would be hard to use or would...
  25. Thread: HP/amps

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    The first thing that came to mind was that the...

    The first thing that came to mind was that the newer lathe has a more efficient motor. Horsepower is a measure of power output, while current (amps) is a measure of power input. The amount of power...
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