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  1. I use a Kobra and Jameson(Home built) and added a...

    I use a Kobra and Jameson(Home built) and added a camera and 21" monitor. The monitor I found for a few bucks I searched until I found one a magnet would stick to so I do not have to erase the...
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    I have the Kobra like Mike, I did add a camera...

    I have the Kobra like Mike, I did add a camera and love it but as far as I know they are few and far between.
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    Here are a few photos of what I made up to sand...

    Here are a few photos of what I made up to sand inside hollow forms as long as the opening is larger than 1 1/2". I often also use them on vase shapes. It has a handle that is about 16" long.The...
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    I have done a little bit of Western Red Cedar and...

    I have done a little bit of Western Red Cedar and I found the only thing I could do is to apply my favourite finish to the outside and leave the inside unfinished to retain the smell BUT it did not...
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    Facebook has a poll function but it doesn't allow...

    Facebook has a poll function but it doesn't allow for fill in the blanks. I use it quite a lot.
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    One of my favourites to turn. I would take all I...

    One of my favourites to turn. I would take all I can get!
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    I have also used this wood hardener on pieces...

    I have also used this wood hardener on pieces similar to this and it was mostly successful. I found it best to be as near to the finished shape and thickness as possible. I then used a few more coats...
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    Thanks for the info!

    Thanks for the info!
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    Interesting info for sure Neil. if I did have the...

    Interesting info for sure Neil. if I did have the ability to check the temperature how do I decide if 430 is what I want or if there is a better temp. Is that based on the type of steel?
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    Can'e wait to see how it works! Tell me, how did...

    Can'e wait to see how it works! Tell me, how did you do the final tempering or annealing?
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    I'm sure not one to ask. Several years ago I saw...

    I'm sure not one to ask. Several years ago I saw a cool vid using a hook tool. I immediately purchased one and when I went to use it I was too nervous to put it to wood. I eventually gave it to a...
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    I believe I have a set of these. I will check...

    I believe I have a set of these. I will check when I get out to my shop later and get back to you if I have that size. I know it is daunting to make a round rubber sleeve with a center hole that will...
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    Camera Help

    Trying to find a suitable small inexpensive camera to add to a hollowing system we built yesterday. I bough mine in 2015 and it is no longer available. Have any of you bought one lately and if so how...
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    In the beginning I was always in a rush to get...

    In the beginning I was always in a rush to get wood dry so I could turn it. Now I just turn it no matter what state it is in. I boiled in a large pot so cold get several pieces of wet wood in at the...
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    I have a Kobra, a D-Way reverse, and home made a...

    I have a Kobra, a D-Way reverse, and home made a Jameson. I like them all and use the Kobra for anything deeper than about 4". The D-Way is handy as no real set up is required, I have made cutters...
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    All good suggestions, I prefer a dedicated...

    All good suggestions, I prefer a dedicated carving station where I can sit. My lathe bed is a little to high for me.
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    Not split but here is a photo of tool that I made...

    Not split but here is a photo of tool that I made for sanding inside a hollow form.
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    Here is a photo of the process I use to true up...

    Here is a photo of the process I use to true up the tenon. Not sure if that would help but I usually have no difficulty in getting inside and outside the same thickness unless I did not leave enough...
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    Roger nailed it.

    Roger nailed it.
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    All good points. To me if you pointed at a desk...

    All good points. To me if you pointed at a desk and said that is a chair I would simply answer that to me it is a desk. As far as being a turned object might be even better to then decide what the...
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    A rose by another name . . . sorry! Does it...

    A rose by another name . . . sorry! Does it really matter? Maybe it's just me?
  22. My experience is that if I am rough turning I...

    My experience is that if I am rough turning I have better luck if the piece as the same thickness throughout. To minimize cracking especially if the piece is going into my kiln to dry an as has been...
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    This should work well I know that there are...

    This should work well I know that there are automobile casters that have 4 swivels on each wheel and allow vehicles to be moved about any where. I do know from personal experience that this setup is...
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    Well done Ken. I do small items like this all the...

    Well done Ken. I do small items like this all the time for people in my community because I have the tools and the time. I never charge anyone for little jobs like this as I enjoy helping others.
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    Mike you nailed it. I do think the amount of...

    Mike you nailed it. I do think the amount of silica is related to the area and soil the tree is grown in. I too find air dried wood of any kind is easier to turn than kiln dried.
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