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    I have a Nova 16 inch and a Jet 12-20 VS. I use...

    I have a Nova 16 inch and a Jet 12-20 VS. I use the Jet more than the Nova even though the nova is bigger. The Jet 12-20 is a very heavy lathe compared to other mini midi lathes. The ways are...
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    Not sure what model you have but why not sell it...

    Not sure what model you have but why not sell it and get the model you want. My only issue with all the modern lathes is the electronics. They sell old Powermatic, Delta, Powercraft and Sears lathe...
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    The Supernova2 is a good chuck. I have a...

    The Supernova2 is a good chuck. I have a TitanII, Supernova2 and a G3. The good thing is all 3 chucks can use all my jaws (I have almost all Nova make). I would sell the Supernova2 and buy the...
  4. First off you need to adjust your sled to not get...

    First off you need to adjust your sled to not get gaps. I recently bought the Wedgies and made a two fence sled and it makes perfect rings. Before I got the Wedgies I used to glue up half a ring at...
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    Since you have the chuck partially disassembled...

    Since you have the chuck partially disassembled have you tried hitting the chuck with a plastic and/or dead blow hammer. You may need to hit a few times. I used to have a PSI Barracuda chuck with...
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    You said you have a spindle adaptor. What I...

    You said you have a spindle adaptor. What I think of a spindle adaptor is you have one thread on the lathe but the chuck had different threads. If you are using an adaptor maybe the adaptor is not...
  7. Thread: Gum Wood

    by Guy Donham
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    I have been given some wood called red gum. I...

    I have been given some wood called red gum. I used it to make a jewelry box and turned some pens. The wood is beautiful. The tree we have here in east Texas is an invasive species and is call a...
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    I like your solution. I have a Nova 16-44 which...

    I like your solution. I have a Nova 16-44 which is not as heavy as your PM but I bought a hydraulic lift table at Harbor Freight and made a little wood carriage that fits under the ways and I lift...
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    I bought a Jet 10-15 Mini Lathe a couple of years...

    I bought a Jet 10-15 Mini Lathe a couple of years ago. I rebuilt it and could not find an extension for it. I finally got an Excelsior from Rockler and it worked but I had to drill new holes. The...
  10. When I was working I was called a Field Engineer....

    When I was working I was called a Field Engineer. Later I was called a System Support Engineer and finally they called me a Field Support Engineer. I worked for Oracle last and that was what they...
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    I should clarify about the mess. All my tools...

    I should clarify about the mess. All my tools are on wheels except the DP. I try to roll them outside under a covered patio to work. The mess is contained to the outside concrete floor and is...
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    Any blade can break because of a bad weld, but...

    Any blade can break because of a bad weld, but useage has more to do with it then blade quality. Someone that does straight resaw will likely have less breakage or cracking. Those who do more...
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    Bandsaw blades break for various reasons. ...

    Bandsaw blades break for various reasons. Usually it is because of the stresses on the blade and because it is cold in most places right now the steel is more brittle. Smaller saws usually crack...
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    Dust Collection for Drill Press

    I recently picked up a Steel City 17" Drill Press. I made a new fence and table for it and added a Rockler Drill Press Dust Port. The port worked very well and there was not nearly as much of a...
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    Thanks for your reply, the Infinity Bit is very...

    Thanks for your reply, the Infinity Bit is very similar and the instructions from Infinity should work. I will work on that project tomorrow.
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    Rockler Router Bit 61886 Instructions

    I have a Rockler Router Bit 61886 that I cannot find any instructions for use. I searched the rockler.com and made a google search but found nothing. I have a need to finger joint some lumber and...
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    You question is a conditional answer. You always...

    You question is a conditional answer. You always sand starting with about 120 then 180/220 and 320 if it is a porous grain like oak. Maple and Cherry are good at 220. You do not want to over sand....
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    Be sure you do some periodic maintenance to your...

    Be sure you do some periodic maintenance to your drive system on the lathe. The Reeves drive system those lathes use need to have the shaft that the pullys slide on are lubricated and free of dust...
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    Why do men climb mountains, because they are...

    Why do men climb mountains, because they are there. I like to move the tail stock out of the way when working with the chuck. Everytime I removed the tail stock there is the possibility of dropping...
  20. Randy, The 20 AMP 120 V circuit should have 12...

    Randy,

    The 20 AMP 120 V circuit should have 12 gauge wire. You are correct about that. The outlet is not your problem. You need to check the current the unit is pulling. You can hook up a...
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    I strictly turn pens and tops on this lathe. I...

    I strictly turn pens and tops on this lathe. I have a larger Nova 16-44 that I turn bowls and big stuff on. The Jet and the Penn State VS motor work very well for what I am doing. You can weld a...
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    Jet 1014 Extension

    I bought my Jet 1014i, part number 708375, January 29, 2018 from an ad on Craigslist Dallas Texas for $150.00. I send an email to Jet support and found out the lathe was manufactured January 2011.
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