Walker turner machines uses Proprietary bearings that are VERY hard to find. This size does not have a alternative bearing that you can buy that will work in their machines. I ran into this restoring...
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Walker turner machines uses Proprietary bearings that are VERY hard to find. This size does not have a alternative bearing that you can buy that will work in their machines. I ran into this restoring...
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I bought this gun a few years ago for my rekindled cabinet making dreams. Only used it One time (Yes, only once). Anyway; Please look up the gun for specs. It is essentually new and spotless. I also...
PB blaster is also a good choice for cleaning them
Well done!
Cherry lends itself to twice turning.
The Nova rest is no where near as tough as the robust. Mine gave way as the weld broke. They are probably ok on smaller lathes and sizes. I have several of the modular box rests and they are good.
I ordered one. I go through pencils like a pencil maniac
I just loop a piece of masking tape, write info on it, then use a small tack to stick it on the blank
Another vote for frugal vacuum pumps. I just keep mine in a old 4 drawer file cabinet right next to the lathe, with the drawer open when I need to plug it into the vacuum chuck.
Very nice!
I had one back in the 90's. Good lathe, but the lowest speed is a bit high on those reeves drive olivers. Built for commercial use in pattern making
I also use the Oneway bowl steady. I may try two of them for a bit more control on hollow forms.
I would suggest a bi metal lenox blade, as they last much longer and can be resharpened several times with a cheap diamond grinding sleeve on a dremel. Those so called "turners blades" seem to go...
I couldn't walk ten feet in flip flops!
Be forewarned: Walker turners have bearings that were discontinued a long time ago. Finding them can be quite an ordeal, not to mention, about 50.00 per bearing.
Would anyone mind putting up a link to a good floor mat to combat bad feet and a sore back?
I have had bionic, sellstrom and a useless bubble type face-shield from craft supplies. Then I tried this one (Lincoln electric omnishield pro) I found the quality is much better than any of the...
Just be careful using those made for green wood blades as they are grabby. Always use a jig when cutting round stock on it's side. I got a surprise more than once using an aggressive set blade. In...
I had a Titan chuck that was machined poorly and wobbled. They said it was how I was using it, it wasn't.
Thank you!
Has anyone come up with their own video, or laser system for the Mcnaughton center saver? I've been using the Oneway easy core, but wanted something that could get blanks from a whole mess of burl I...
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
I use 120 as a general sharpening grit on the sorby proedge. Ceramic seems to be the only thing that holds up to high speed steel. 60 is good for shaping. You have to be careful not to burn the steel!
very nice; I wonder how far below the laser itself that it will work? For large or deep bowls.