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  1. The biggest difference I have seen between a 3mm...

    The biggest difference I have seen between a 3mm stroke and 5mm stroke has been on dense hardwoods. I did a bench with hard maple a few years ago with a 150/5 and I could never totally get the...
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    The biggest issue I have with the standard...

    The biggest issue I have with the standard Festool hoses is when using them with the track saw. The ribs catch on the edge of everything. The tracks come with a plastic kit at the end to guide the...
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    Build a long sled a few inches longer than the...

    Build a long sled a few inches longer than the dowels, and cut dowels a couple inches longer than needed for the final dimension. Screw the dowels to the sled at the very ends and run the sled and...
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    I have both the talon and the stronghold and the...

    I have both the talon and the stronghold and the keys are not the same.
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    I've got a Oneway 2436. Top notch quality and I...

    I've got a Oneway 2436. Top notch quality and I expect that the 1224 will be the same. For a "starter" lathe, I think the Oneway might be over budget as I believe they start around $2500. You can...
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    I got tired of cleaning chips off of my vacuum...

    I got tired of cleaning chips off of my vacuum setup which was located under the lathe. So, I ended up mounting it in a small cabinet above the lathe. When it is in use, I can open the cabinet, but...
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    It was a different machine, but years ago I had a...

    It was a different machine, but years ago I had a Grizzly table saw that needed replacement arbor bearings. I ended up taking them out and on a whim took them to Napa Auto to see if they had...
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    The grain in that piece is something else! At...

    The grain in that piece is something else! At first glance, I thought it was a glue up of a bunch of different pieces from difference species. Nope, that's just how the tree grew. Nice job on the...
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    I use Mahoney's as well - never had any...

    I use Mahoney's as well - never had any odor/fragrance issues at all.

    Jon
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    When I first saw that lathe I though, "wow,...

    When I first saw that lathe I though, "wow, another legitimate quality lathe with most of the features you'd need in a bench top lathe." Then I saw the price and actually laughed out loud. In my...
  11. Thread: Elm Pot

    by Jon McElwain
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    Thanks guys! There are a few sources for...

    Thanks guys!

    There are a few sources for squalene. It used to come from shark livers or something like that, and there is a more commonly available squalane that you can get at a cosmetics...
  12. Thread: Elm Pot

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    Elm Pot

    Here is a recently completed project. Specs as follows:



    The wood is Chinese (I think) Elm from a local Colorado tree I cut down a year or so ago.
    Dimensions are 3-1/8" wide by 2-5/8" tall....
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    We just completed a new park in Colorado. Check...

    We just completed a new park in Colorado. Check out the "curved" wood structure. It is made from 1-1/8" marine grade plywood frames with Accoya wood slats. It gives plenty of strength for climbing...
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    There are pros and cons to each source of...

    There are pros and cons to each source of "inspiration." If your source leads you to actually build something, then I think that is a good thing. However, I've really had to be diligent about...
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    Good looking ornaments! I bet you'll have some...

    Good looking ornaments! I bet you'll have some friends or relatives who will be thankful for those.

    I picked up a couple of sea-urchin shells when we were in Oregon this summer with the intent to...
  16. Thread: dust mask

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    I've got the RZ Mask too. Does a descent job,...

    I've got the RZ Mask too. Does a descent job, but keep in mind it is like a high end nuisance mask only.
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    Best Finish Sander

    So, I've been using some of the Festool Rotex sanders for years, but they are no good for fine finish work even with high grit papers. The stroke is just too big at 5mm. So, I've been using some...
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    You'll want to look up "The Prophecy" game table...

    You'll want to look up "The Prophecy" game table by Wyrmwood. Pretty impressive table with features like a mechanical lift system, waterproof cover, magnetic accessory holders, etc.

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    Yes, Creek rules have changed. You must now be a...

    Yes, Creek rules have changed. You must now be a contributor to view pictures.
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    Good looking love seat! Did you use the domino...

    Good looking love seat! Did you use the domino for the seat skirt rail to post joints as well? Did you give any thought to putting vertical slats under the arms to keep the cushion from moving...
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    Large Countersink for Ipe Wood

    So, I've got a project that is going to require bolting Ipe lumber to a steel frame. I've got 5/16" flathead bolts (stainless), so I need to countersink the head flush. The head diameter is 5/8". ...
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    You need to contact Icy Straights Lumber. You...

    You need to contact Icy Straights Lumber. You will not find a better source for Alaskan Yellow cedar - their mill is in the heart of Yellow Cedar country.

    http://alaskawoodproducts.com
  23. Alain Mailland does some fantastic off center...

    Alain Mailland does some fantastic off center turnings/carvings. He has usually just barely started his projects where the rest of us have finished. Similar to what David posted above, Alain mounts...
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    I had to laugh a little at this - of course...

    I had to laugh a little at this - of course someone from the woodturning club had a tree with evidence of burls removed!

    Nice work on the cores!
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    Reed, have you ever tried running the lathe in...

    Reed, have you ever tried running the lathe in reverse and putting your cutting edge on the far side of the lathe? I've done this with good success as the tool handle is on the close side of the...
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