As others have already mentioned, the Tripoli and White Diamond polishing compounds that come with the Beal System may not be the best to use when buffing poly. I recommend using a plastic polish....
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As others have already mentioned, the Tripoli and White Diamond polishing compounds that come with the Beal System may not be the best to use when buffing poly. I recommend using a plastic polish....
Randy -- When I worked in a furniture mill, we had a line of rustic furniture that was made from knotty pine. We used hot glue, applied to the back side, to keep the knots in place. Most hot glues...
I think a speed chart would be nice for newbies. However, I follow a rule that may be simpler: Sand at the maximum speed that allows your sandpaper to remain cool. If the paper is getting hot, then...
Thanks, everyone! Several of you have had good experience with one or more of the Drill Doctor models. I'm intrigued by the Grizzly T34004 Drill Bit Sharpener (and the clones from other sellers)....
I'm looking for recommendations for drill bit sharpeners. For the most part, I've treated drill bits like sandpaper. When they get dull, I throw them out. While I can sharpen them freehand, I don't...
Brian -- I have buffed items finished with walnut oil after it has cured. How long you need wait depends on a number of factors -- type of wood, environmental factors (temperature, humidity, amount...
Brian -- It looks great. I really like the walnut accent. My only critique is with the tenon being on the lid rather than the body of the box. With a salt cellar, I fear the salt would accumulate in...
Danish oil is a mixture of polyurethane (or another varnish), oil (such as BLO or tung), and a compatible thinner (mineral spirits for poly). The proportions vary, but a 1:1:1 ratio works well. If...
I don’t have any firsthand experience, but the reviews I’ve seen all said it was easy to position and rock solid once it’s locked down.
I have two concerns with using it at the lathe: 1st, I’d...
As with most things turning related, the answer depends on what I'm turning. For example, if I'm turning a something that is 'open', with fairly straight sides, such as a pencil cup or kitchen...
Tim -- The kind of bowl with an undercut rim can be turned with conventional tools. If you look at woodturning magazines from more than 20 years ago, you'll see the turners from yesteryear were...
These debates are always fun and interesting. However, on the question of whether M2, M4, V10, or any of the other common high-speed steels used in making turning tools, can be sharpened as keenly as...
Aaron -- This is a great deal. If only Tracy, California were closer to me, I'd be all over it.
Yes, Bernie, some woods are less prone to cracking than others. And, leaving the pith in is more likely to cause problems with some types of woods than others. Turning thin and/or using some method...
Aaron -- That looks like a very nice workbench. I hope it serves you well for a long time to come.
Thank you for the detailed thread showing how it was made.
Tim -- I have the LINK AWARE earmuffs from Isotunes. However, I hardly ever use them. They are fine. The 'aware' function allows me to still hear what I'm doing without the noise level being so high...
I installed a mini-split from Mr. Cool in the summer of 2020. Mine was the 3rd-generation, 12,000 BTU, unit that runs on 115v. (My shop's sub-panel was full and I couldn't run a 220v circuit for the...
Steve -- I would flatten the bottom so it would sit flat on a table. Then, I would turn a mortice for reverse-mounting the piece. After reverse mounting, I'd turn a semi-spherical bowl -- leaving the...
Chris -- If you have a soft spot for vintage machines, you can find several that would make a good lathe for your use. It won't be as nice as a modern lathe, but you can still produce excellent work...
A couple (or more) coats of your walnut oil will 'seal' the wood once the finish has cured.
Kyle -- There's nothing new to prevent tear out. The recipe remains the same: Use sharp tools, cut in the right direction, use a bevel-supported cut where possible; where not possible to use a...
Jim -- Zac Higgins has a YouTube channel devoted to resin casting and related topics. Here is a link to his Resin Casting 101 playlist:...
Are you going to use the original enclosure and heat sink?
My Woodfast (much newer than yours at 1998) is also having problems. At times, the lathe simply loses power. It might stop completely or...
Joe -- You might want to mention what model of Laguna lathe you're selling.
John -- This is the second time you've mentioned that one of the reasons for choosing the Laguna is that its controls are on the headstock. That's a very common location. However, most people now...