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Disolve the bees wax in gum turpentine - made from trees - the turp will be absorbed by the wood and carry beeswax wax with it deeper into the wood. The other turpentine is petroleum based. Cut the...

Blue wheels from Oneway 56 and 80 grit and the balancing device if your grinder will accept the wheels. A phone call to oneway will answer that question. The blue wheels are my 3rd set and are...

If the sap of the wood is the color of blood and the sap runs like blood and when first cut the heart wood was blood red and the sap wood bright white you have a piece of Bishofia Javanica aka Bishop...

Orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, tangerine are all great turning woods - green. When they dry they loose the lemon yellow color and comparatively are ugly to my eyes when they go grey - likely due to...

Consider one of the captured boring bar systems. I have the Jameison system with the 3/4" Jordan bar set and find it very easy to use - not physically or emotionally demanding. The complete Jamieson...

I agree with Cecil and Chris although the cost of the "new" offset banjo when you order the lathe is not restrictive. It does appear that southern-tool.com does not have any of the A models left....

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Lathe requires 220 volt 15 amp circuit

Box is held on by steel strapping around the pallet, take the box off outside as there are no hand holds on the box. The box weights 40...

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Center column bottom of the home page. Clifford has videos of various cuts including making a bead. Looks like he is using a 3/8" parting tool. I use a skew.
HTH

Thanks Clem. Exactly what I wanted to know. The twistlock plug I had already planned on.

The Operators manual is silent on the question of amperage requirements, voltage at 220. So what is anyone using 20, 30, 40.

Thanks for the help

Indeed I do. I disolve the beeswax in gum turpentine to a runny peanut consistency. Apply with a cloth to the piece on the lathe. Wait to dry and apply a second coat. I have used a soft rag to buff...

1] It is a cost of doing business recoverable over time. Help me calculate the amortization, Please!
2] LOML is this chuck I bought depreciable?
or
How have you explained the other $1,000 of...

Not real sure what you are looking for either.
Is this any help
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=30290&cat=1,330,49238

Google for Rus Fairchild his write up on sanding and finishing of turned pieces covers every aspect.

Simply screwed in - the trick is heavy twisting

The ferrous metal pieces go in a magnetic bowl that sits on the head stock. Gouges etc are placed vertically in a shelf sharp end down in a hole drilled to accept the tool. Calipers etc hang from...

A Delta or Jet what? What are you looking at and what do you intend to turn?

Ernie Conover published a metal spinning article in the Fall 2000 Vol 15, No3 edition of American Woodturner - AAW's magazine. Very interesting, I missed the DIY show - tools appear to be easy to...

A source for rubber floor mats is Sam's Club at least the one in Bradenton, FL had them on Dec 20th. These are designed for childrens playroom, interlock together, various colors on one...

I Like This One
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=2&page=31226&category=1,42207\
and suggest what ever style/maker you buy order an extra clear shield.

Carole
For what it is worth, I have the Harbor Freight $30 set along with three more drawers of Sorbys, Taylors, Crowns and and . . . . . . .as well as the wolverine jig with vari grind attachment....