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    I've never had a 1/2" bar dianeter shank be a...

    I've never had a 1/2" bar dianeter shank be a loose fit in a 1/2" diameter drilled hole. In fact the handle has to be driven onto the shank, A tapered tang can raise questions what diameters and...
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    Thompson Lathe Tools said the bars are supplied...

    Thompson Lathe Tools said the bars are supplied to them (and presumably other tool manufacturers) slightly oversize their entire length. Before beginning the working end of tools, Thompson first...
  3. Thread: Paper Pots

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    My experience peat pots dry out to quickly, after...

    My experience peat pots dry out to quickly, after planting in the garden if any of the pot rim remains above ground the roots dry quiickly, and I don't think after planting the roots easily penetrate...
  4. Thread: Paper Pots

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    Paper Pots

    Anyone have positive experience turning the form and base, and making paper pots for vegetable and flower seedlings? I have turned the two parts but my pots don't want to hold shape, and spring is...
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    I haven't found it necessary to use epoxy when...

    I haven't found it necessary to use epoxy when installing a tool in a handle.
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    A bit more prep time, I purchase a good quality...

    A bit more prep time, I purchase a good quality gloss poly pint or quart, and good quality mineral spirits that is more refined. Start with a small quantity of a 50-50 mix. Wearing disposable...
  7. Knap and Vogt full extension drawer slides are...

    Knap and Vogt full extension drawer slides are great, have used them for decades. I would be concerned about sawdust accumulating in the drawer boxes if the top of the applied front were cut down.
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    Several years ago I researched the red color of...

    Several years ago I researched the red color of flame box elder on the Internet and found a research summary that said the red was produced by the tree due to trama, and not by fungus. Every comment...
  9. Thread: Beeswax?

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    John Are you after a particular look? Would...

    John

    Are you after a particular look? Would the beeswax be for items likely to handled often? Washed?
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    An excellent question to take to a local...

    An excellent question to take to a local woodturning group if you have one. There likely you would have an opportunity to try different sizes and nose shapes before making a decision, and likely...
  11. Thread: Beeswax?

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    John You don't have to melt beeswax or mix it...

    John

    You don't have to melt beeswax or mix it with mineral oil - you can apply it just as Mr Raffan demonstrates. Note he applies some pressure on his waxy sock to melt the beeswax rubbed on the...
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    I've found holding a damp sponge against the tire...

    I've found holding a damp sponge against the tire for 5 or 6 rotations softens the debris and it comes off easily.
  13. Thread: Skew size

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    The cutting edge of the skew is angled relative...

    The cutting edge of the skew is angled relative to the axis of the tool. (The axis runs the length of the tool.) The end of the cutting edge furthest from the handle is the long point, the other...
  14. Bought a pin vice years ago. Had to wrap drill...

    Bought a pin vice years ago. Had to wrap drill bit shank with blue tape, then clamp in the pin vice. Have to replace the tape rather often.
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    Richard Raffan has Youtube videos that address...

    Richard Raffan has Youtube videos that address how to come up into the center, then swing out. You could cut tongue depressers to different lengths (if they truly have straight edges) as straight...
  16. My first thought, with all that work, how can...

    My first thought, with all that work, how can they sell the plane at such a low price.
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    I used to turn smaller bowls, 8-10" diameter, and...

    I used to turn smaller bowls, 8-10" diameter, and have boxes of them in the attic, even black cherry and walnut, oak, maple, bradford pear. Despite being much more useable, they don't sell, unless...
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    I'm not sure how well softer woods like poplar...

    I'm not sure how well softer woods like poplar might work over time with holdfasts. I would suggest getting some pieces of the wood you are considering, glue up two or three different thicknesses,...
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    Not to avoid answering, but "it depends." How...

    Not to avoid answering, but "it depends." How strong is the wood? How heavy is the blank? Will the tailstock be tight against the bland? How clean is the edge of the mortise, and does the angle...
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    Keep in mind that screwl threads do not hold as...

    Keep in mind that screwl threads do not hold as well in end grain as in side grain. Bed bolts have machine thread that passes through the post and engages with a nut mortised into the bed rails.
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    My first suggestion would be to develop sound...

    My first suggestion would be to develop sound hand and body mechanics for controlling and moving the cutting edge of lathe tools. Dominant hand grips the handle right behind the ferrule, handle...
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    As soon as I finish a once-turned bowl, I note...

    As soon as I finish a once-turned bowl, I note the weight in grams on the tenon, and place in a paper bag on the concrete floor (on grade). I weight every friday, and when the weight loss from the...
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    Cutting edge above center to avoid a catch? I...

    Cutting edge above center to avoid a catch? I always have the scraper cutting edge horizontally below the handle to avoid catches.
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    Do you wish to undercut the rim so that a chuck...

    Do you wish to undercut the rim so that a chuck in expansion mode can "grab" the rim?

    It can be helpful to have bowl gouge with different bevel angles. Using bar diameters, my most used are 1/2"...
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    I only once turn bowls, but have read guidance...

    I only once turn bowls, but have read guidance many times on forums. The common practice seems to be after turning, record the date and weight (I use grams which is allows better tracking than...
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