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    Wet shavings and a warm environment with maple...

    Wet shavings and a warm environment with maple are the perfect set up for grey mold...Drying is a topic that would fill a book.
    For fast drying I am currently trying one of the desiccant...
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    Generally used equipment is worth about 50% of...

    Generally used equipment is worth about 50% of new. From this yiou need to subtract things like age, appearance and general condition and take in to account any accessories that are included. Asking...
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    I have turned Christmas bell ornaments out of...

    I have turned Christmas bell ornaments out of Crepe myrtle of just this size for several years. I usually use prunings and coat the ends as soon as they are cut with Anchor seal, then store out of...
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    Walnut is a very open pore wood which will...

    Walnut is a very open pore wood which will require multiple coats of any finish to fill and flatten surface. One way to help is to wet sand with BLO/ mineral spirits ( 50/50%) up to 600-800 then wipe...
  5. Thank you John for your detailed description and...

    Thank you John for your detailed description and comparison of these tools.
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    I use acompressed air stream all then time when...

    I use acompressed air stream all then time when coring using the One Way system. It not only removes all the chips it cools the wood and cutting tip. And no mess.
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    For your budget I would go with Powermatic 3520C...

    For your budget I would go with Powermatic 3520C and use the remainder for tools, dust collection etc. By far the best lathe for that money....
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    A great discussion of the various woods...Here in...

    A great discussion of the various woods...Here in piedmont area South Carolina I turn mostly local domestic wood that I find already down for various reasons. I don't turn much of the imported...
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    Don't know about the HF band saw, but as my...

    Don't know about the HF band saw, but as my brother says, " HF is a great place to buy that tool you need only once!" The Delta 14" used are easy to find...and the prices you have seen are...
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    Great inexpensive technique for tilling. Thanks...

    Great inexpensive technique for tilling. Thanks for sharing.
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    Just a design note when turning a vase for...

    Just a design note when turning a vase for holding flowers is the center of gravity....So think about the diameter of the base and the height....avoid making these designs that easily become top...
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    Some turners will get the glass sleeve first and...

    Some turners will get the glass sleeve first and turn the inside to fit it securely. If not take the hollow form to your local hobby store and find what works best.
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    Since you already have the coarser aluminum oxide...

    Since you already have the coarser aluminum oxide wheels for shaping, I would recommend a CBN of 220 or even 350 for putting a new edge on when turning with out removing much metal.
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    Very nice...

    Very nice...
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    I have used Anchorseal for years and prefer the...

    I have used Anchorseal for years and prefer the original formula, but it is expensive if you buy it by the gallon from local woodworking stores. I purchase it in 5 gallon bucket directly from...
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    I do power sand all the time and use all paper...

    I do power sand all the time and use all paper and pads from Vince's. Initially I experienced pads coming apart until I realized it was due to heat generated by improper techniques such as too much...
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    ] Looking forward to your demo.

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    Looking forward to your demo.
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    You bought a great lathe...I believe it is the...

    You bought a great lathe...I believe it is the best buy out there....well thought out for turners...Congratulations!
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    We are indeed looking forward to his demo!

    We are indeed looking forward to his demo!
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    I enjoyed the progressive posts on this...

    I enjoyed the progressive posts on this turning....I believe I would have brown baggfed it to start with, but I am just overly cautious about cracking.
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    I have both Robust and One Way and both are...

    I have both Robust and One Way and both are equally good with no run out. I would avoid the less expensive ones....
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    I use Renaissance brand on everything but utility...

    I use Renaissance brand on everything but utility items that hold food items. It does not fingerprint like the carnauba or bee's wax products.
  23. Call Greenville Woodworkers guild...they have a...

    Call Greenville Woodworkers guild...they have a very active lathe group...
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    Yes, when you first start looking into is, the...

    Yes, when you first start looking into is, the subject seems endless and very confusing. My advice is to select 3 or 4 and use them for a while until you learn the ins and outs of those. The ones I...
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    Great video showing the various cuts using this...

    Great video showing the various cuts using this tool. Well done and worth watching.
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