I’ve got both - bought the Oneway to use on a Jet 1642 many years ago, received the Robust when I upgraded to an AB 12 years ago. Both continue to do their jobs extremely well, but I do use the...
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I’ve got both - bought the Oneway to use on a Jet 1642 many years ago, received the Robust when I upgraded to an AB 12 years ago. Both continue to do their jobs extremely well, but I do use the...
I’ve been using the same very small container (less than a couple ounces) of System 3 epoxy colors for about a decade now - a little goes a long ways. Been looking for it online lately and they still...
I’ve used epoxy for many years (boat building and turning) and haven’t experienced a particularly offensive smell. I do use West System epoxies, but even on those occasions when using the fast cure...
I think you may be being too generous with your sizing. My lathe will swing up to 25”. I typically harvest woods that yield blanks up to 23 - 24”. I core nearly all the bigger blanks I rough with the...
Depends on the glue - I recently used Starbond medium black ca on a small crack in a box I’m turning. A day later uncurled ca seeped out of the crack when I spun it up to finish. I did not use the...
Like Neil and the last few posters, I gave up taking the time to bandsaw blanks round. Octagonal works just fine. Getting to round is a bit of a chore but really takes no longer than getting the...
I built a cabinet with drawers to hold my grinder, with casters so it can move easily - basically stays near the headstock end of the lathe. Only one thing to suggest - a little advice from Mr...
The only carbide tools I have are Hunters - an Osprey and one for my hollowing rig. The osprey is good for cleaning up box interiors. I learned on traditional tools and don’t have a need for the...
At the last Studio Tour weekend on our little island I had cleaned up my shop in advance, but left two large garbage cans of shavings near the entrance, but out of the way of traffic. Early on the...
I like most of the suggestions so far, but a good face mask should be on the list of beginner tools - you can pick up a Uvex pretty cheap and it’s a good habit to start early
John:
I sharpen my skews on cbn wheels using a platform adjusted to the grind angle I prefer, then hone to remove any burr and polish the edge. I usually hone to refresh an edge at least a few times...
I’ve been using D-Way CBN wheels for years now - they’re steel and the newer ones I’ve noticed have grit on the edge of the wheel. Still wouldn’t want to use it anywhere near a skew, though. I...
I use epoxy for many cracks - the stuff does tend to work it’s way deep into the fissures, finding ways out that weren’t apparent at first. I use hot melt wax to build dams around the openings, but...
Aesthetically unacceptable? That’s a matter of opinion - but what needs to be said is that the wood was molding before you sealed it. Will it continue to mold? Yep. If it’s not too late, put it back...
I agree - they are nicely designed tools. I just think that there is a difference between well designed and over designed. This parting tool with the carbide insert is similar in design to metal...
I don't have any experience with their tools - have often seen their advertising and been tempted a time or two to invest in some of their tools, but in the end they seem beautifully made but over...
I used to have a small wedge that helped hold the short ones in the varigrind, but after buying some of the Robust Tools gouges with the flat ground on the shank, it made sense to grind a flat on all...
I’m glad to see Richard Raffan mentioned finally - his books and videos have been a staple in teaching beginners and more experienced turners for decades. He has a new series of videos on YouTube...
I’m not that far behind you at 74, and my back hurts on a good day…I turn mostly bowls platters and boxes. For me, at 6’ 2”, having the spindle slightly higher than elbow height feels best. I gauge...
Hadn’t heard of Ave or before your post. Looking at their site there’s a definite slant to metal turning machinery and accessories. Have you considered getting a Oneway Talon chuck - it’s the smaller...
Only knew John through the demos I was fortunate to have attended, yet through his easy demeanor, his willingness to answer questions no matter how simple and his smile as he gave so much I felt that...
Its been a while since I moved my AB - picked it up in 2012 at the symposium in San Jose - Brent set it up to make removing the headstock simpler with quick disconnect connections where possible, but...
I believe this is for the older model, not the Pro.
For what its worth, I’ve done the rebuild (actually, the second rebuild of the original batteries) and I’m back in business. I’ll do the other...
Osmo recommends up to three coats of TopOil - with a full 8 - 10 hours of dry time between coats. Two coats seems to work fine and hasn’t been renewed on frequently used kitchen bowls in a couple...
Anyone still have a copy of the old tutorial for rebuilding the batteries for the Air Shield Pro? I seem to have lost it and need to replace my batteries again - it's been several years of use since...