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  1. Thread: Cv-9

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    Made me smile!

    Made me smile!
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    Happy wife, happy life!! Nice job, sir.

    Happy wife, happy life!! Nice job, sir.
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    Welcome, Scott. I'd start by looking for a...

    Welcome, Scott.

    I'd start by looking for a store that caters to woodworkers and find out when the local woodturners' clubs meet and find out if they have a tutors program. You may get responses...
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    I'm ambivalent, actually. Buying the modest...

    I'm ambivalent, actually. Buying the modest quality tools as a set provides opportunity to use different tools, and maybe most importantly, the opportunity to learn to sharpen them. That's a...
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    Tom gave you sage advice about considering...

    Tom gave you sage advice about considering getting a "lifetime lathe". I have no clue where "Hoodsport" is, but if you have a good turners' club nearby or a few turners who will share time on their...
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    Hie thee to a turners' club that has an armory of...

    Hie thee to a turners' club that has an armory of lathes so you can try them out. Bring your tools and wood to the party. Do you wear corrective lenses? Be sure you're wearing them while you play. I...
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    Fun. I love spheres.

    Fun. I love spheres.
  8. Thread: Snowman

    by Dean Thomas
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    Nice faces and texture. I love the...

    Nice faces and texture. I love the cross-pollination of hobbies!
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    Good info in this thread, but at least two...

    Good info in this thread, but at least two aspects are kind of lacking attention for me.

    Most of the friction polishes are shellac-based. Even so-called blonde shellac will immediately color the...
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    Christmas Memories Past and future

    What a great day today! I'm a member of the geezer class and had visions of childhood run through my head today. I got the latest PSI catalog today and spent much of the day browsing it and pondering...
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    Someone mentioned using WD-40 as part of a...

    Someone mentioned using WD-40 as part of a de--rusting procedure. I would discourage that. Getting anything that feels like a lubricant or petroleum product is really hard to get off a metal surface....
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    Have you tried eBay??

    Have you tried eBay??
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    Hi Lisa, Lots of good info in the various...

    Hi Lisa,

    Lots of good info in the various responses, some better than others, some seem to be more opinion than experience-based, IMHO. Yup, funnel or vacuum connected directly to your wallet. A...
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    Easy. Send me your lathe and all tools and...

    Easy. Send me your lathe and all tools and accessories and I'll help you go back. :D
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    Preglue a bunch of maple dowels in 1/2" discs and...

    Preglue a bunch of maple dowels in 1/2" discs and do spin tops. Add some chatter or other texturing the top face of the top and use some colors and the kids love them. I've got to guess that fairs...
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    Yep, my understanding too.

    Yep, my understanding too.
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    Hey Edward, For pens, I've been using CA...

    Hey Edward,

    For pens, I've been using CA finishes as they are generally water clear and because CA is really resistant to hands-on related damage. In the past, I've used Mylands sanding sealer...
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    Protecting spinny things from UV

    I'm involved in turning pens, small bowls and boxes. I'm looking for finish or finishes that are water clear and that will preserve the colors of woods used.

    As an example, if I turn a small box...
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    If all else fails, get thee to a club meeting or...

    If all else fails, get thee to a club meeting or open shop for hands on demo. BEST way to learn it. Bring a piece of wood that's round and ready to put on a lathe to play with.
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    No problem.happens to all of us.

    No problem.happens to all of us.
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    That's the item that started my quest. Woodcraft...

    That's the item that started my quest. Woodcraft clearly stated that the blank in question has been discontinued and that they have no intention or plan to reorder.
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    Nothing by that name. Look at it and post a link...

    Nothing by that name. Look at it and post a link please.
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    I found it available in the US. Thought I'd let...

    I found it available in the US. Thought I'd let y'all know.

    https://www.woodturningz.com/Premium_Acrylic_Acetate_-_Party_Time-1
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    Donations as contributor

    Is is possible to donate via PayPal?
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    I'm late to the party, but might be interested in...

    I'm late to the party, but might be interested in pen blanks if the price is right and if they are available. Please let me know about availability and price points.
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