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    i really like the cake plater. love the mix of...

    i really like the cake plater. love the mix of woods. Good job sir.
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    thanks rodger, ill be drilling it out this weekend

    thanks rodger, ill be drilling it out this weekend
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    any of you have recommendations for tool rests? I...

    any of you have recommendations for tool rests? I will be drilling out to 1" for the post, that'll mean new rests all around.
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    help, looking for toolrests

    Ive got a grizzly g0632 it came with a standard 12" tool rest with a 25mm post. I'm looking to add a shorter rest like possibly a 6",post but I cant find any that are 25mm posts? I have a left over...
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    When makeing shot glasses do you calculate the...

    When makeing shot glasses do you calculate the volume to hold an ounce, or just wing it and make it look/ feel right?
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    i have the exact setup your thinking about, DONT...

    i have the exact setup your thinking about, DONT DO IT. you get what you pay for. its under powered, needs replacement guides,bearings,doesnt have a fence, and is typical harbor freight quality.
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    thanks for all the advise guys, i will check the...

    thanks for all the advise guys, i will check the plain of the lathe next time i make it into the shop.
    David-- ive been looking for a variaralbe speed motor to replace the reeves drive ( to be...
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    new to me lathe,HELP!!!

    i just picked up a new lathe, i upgraded from a HF 10inch to a grizzly 0462. when i got it into position in the shop it was horribly out of level. i add some small furniture leveling feet, but they...
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    i was thinking of making 2 sleds one setup for 12...

    i was thinking of making 2 sleds one setup for 12 segments and 1 setup for 16. if i was to spend a day just cutting segments and adjusting angle to perfection I would end up with perfect segments...
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    The sled is a mdf wedgie sled i made and set with...

    The sled is a mdf wedgie sled i made and set with digital protractor. i clamp rings with large hose clamps and tap wedges as flat as possible before finial tightening.
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    thank you guys for all the tips. i think i will...

    thank you guys for all the tips. i think i will start of with half circles next time around, for the rings then flatten on the lathe. A fixed sled sure sounds like a good idea too.
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    AMAZING!! Do you have any pictures of the build...

    AMAZING!! Do you have any pictures of the build process??
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    how long do you wait between gluing and "facing"...

    how long do you wait between gluing and "facing" rings on lathe? ive never seen a bowl assembled on the lathe, but it makes sense as you can true up any imporfections and keep each plane true to the...
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    looking for advise with segmented bowls

    I been turning for about a year and have constant problems with the out come of my segment rings/bowls. I have a segment jig that works just fine but during glue up I always end up with the smallest...
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    Richard, do you have a picture of your stand? I...

    Richard, do you have a picture of your stand? I think I'm going to be upgrading as soon as my tax return shows up. i really like the idea of a mobile stand with some storage, as I too am limited on...
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    Any other options on a good epoxy? I to have been...

    Any other options on a good epoxy? I to have been wanting to build a river table, I was looking at a tinted epoxy with a light blue/turquoise color.
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    I recently tried the diablo sandnet I think they...

    I recently tried the diablo sandnet I think they are called. they are great last twice as long as sheets and work just as well.
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    I was using a 3/4 3tpi resaw blade. I was...

    I was using a 3/4 3tpi resaw blade. I was shooting for a hex/octagon shape not trying to round off the blanks. I do believe the saw is rated at 3/4 hp ( whatever that means from HF?)
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    bandsaw help??

    I bought the 14" bandsaw from harbor freight about 6 months ago. Since then I added a 6inch riser block. now I know this isn't a great saw to start with, but mine sure seems week. today I was trying...
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    have any of you found a cheep mounting plate? ive...

    have any of you found a cheep mounting plate? ive been looking around and cant seem to find one under 50 bucks
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    look at amazon. Contigo are great mugs keep...

    look at amazon. Contigo are great mugs keep coffee hot for hours and have secure lids to avoid spills.
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    I am what id consider at best a weekend warrior....

    I am what id consider at best a weekend warrior. like everyone of course I'd like have an American beauty in the garage, but finding one of those in the 1000-1200 dollar range would be like hitting...
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    you tell me

    So whats the problem with Reeve's drives?

    I'm looking to upgrade tools, but all i hear is " it reeves drive" and its no good? Why??
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    hollowing tool

    Ive just finished turning my first hollow form, its a 12" tall 4-6" diameter vase. I had to turn it in two sections because I don't have a proper hollowing tool, I was forced to use a bowl gouge to...
  25. I ve been eye balling the 0835, it looks like...

    I ve been eye balling the 0835, it looks like everything a bowl turner would want in a nice compact package. The only downside I could see is if you wanted to turn some really large vessels in the...
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