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Good suggestion to leave clearance around the perimeter of the panel and the frame dado.

"how are you going to invert a picture with 100 parts in it which are not fastened securely? Won't everything just fall out? Or if the parts are fastened securely enough to invert, aren't you...

Hadn't thought about using foam to help distribute the load, good idea.

Recently, my glasses frame sheared off at the ear piece when I was traveling. I fixed it using CA glue mixed with baking soda. It created a rock hard substance that kept for 6 weeks until I got...

I am making a (framed) wall art picture composed of over 100 pieces (7mm thick) and to be glued onto a ply wood substrate (7.5mm). The completed pieces ( 2 sizes) will be 60x60 cm and 30x30 cm. I...

I have an ancient Racal airstream helmet (now 3M airstream) that I have been using for more than 18 years. I just upgraded my battery to a compact that sits on top of the helmet and it is great! The...

Hi SMCers,

I have been trying to locate Vince from VincesWoodnWonders for the past week. Anyone know if he is still in business?
Thanks
Amy G

Thanks for the detailed info.
Yes, it is the tear out of the sap wood that is the problem. I know see that using the Jamison and scraping was probably a mistake- I will chalk this up to learning....

Here are some photos of the unfinished bowl off lathe. The wood is sesam hodi or Israeli rosewood or dalbergia, found on the street (it grows like a weed here).

Thanks for the tips re hemostat, and keeping fingers out of the holes - there is actually a pair here I can use.

I actually trying wetting the places where there was the most tear out, near the...

I am new to the forum and new to turning deep natural edged bowls and would like some tips on sanding inside without loosing my hand.

I do not have an angled electric drill, or a buffing ball. I...