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  1. What are you planning on casting? There are...

    What are you planning on casting? There are options but those can change depending on what you are casting. If something is thick like a vase or peppermill you run into heat issues and it can crack...
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    Thanks Greg, I shall give it a try.

    Thanks Greg, I shall give it a try.
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    There are not many good click pens that I have...

    There are not many good click pens that I have found. Best luck I have had is with the Gatsby/sierra click. Some like the vertex but everyone I have made has broke. If you go with vertex you need...
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    I use general finishes wood turners finish...

    I use general finishes wood turners finish because you are able to put multiple coats on in minutes with a heat gun. I also have used wipe on poly and waterlox, but I prefer WTF
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    I have only used the shaft mechanism crush grind...

    I have only used the shaft mechanism crush grind and best price I have found is Craft Supplies.

    PSI sells one similar and much cheaper but I believe it is a china knock off and you can tell in...
  6. Thread: Monkey Pod

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    It was monkey pod for sure, Monkey puzzle looks...

    It was monkey pod for sure, Monkey puzzle looks like Norfolk pine with knots. I have seen enough of it and it was chatoyant with rays. I also purchased the wood from Aloha Hardwoods on the big...
  7. Thread: Monkey Pod

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    I brought monkey pod back with me from Hawaii...

    I brought monkey pod back with me from Hawaii last fall. The minute I started turning it, I was not stop sneezing. The only wood I have found that has bothered me. My cat was sneezing also who is...
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    I have an RZ mask and I love it. I have it on...

    I have an RZ mask and I love it. I have it on any time I am in the shop. It doesn't cause glasses to fog and I do not notice it on after a couple minutes. I have a problem with CA/activator and if...
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    The smooth rod (hardened steel) that you see on...

    The smooth rod (hardened steel) that you see on robust and some others gives you a smoother tool rest. It will not get beat up when roughing or if you have a catch like the original that came with...
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    http://www.penkits.com.cn/ www.penkitsmall.com...

    http://www.penkits.com.cn/

    www.penkitsmall.com

    hopefully one of these links work
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    If you do a google search you will find the...

    If you do a google search you will find the website. I use the app on my I phone (Rizheng app but it looks like they have a droid version also). You will need to create an account and get approval...
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    Rizheng products any good?

    I am mostly interested in the peppermills. Crush Grind is my mill of choice, but the stainless steel ones CUSA, Packard, and PSI sell look identical to the ones Rizheng sell. I figure this is where...
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    I also use Trufuel for my saw and weed eater. ...

    I also use Trufuel for my saw and weed eater. The 93 octane and no ethanol makes it start first pull every time. Like mentioned it has a 2 year self life when opened and a 5 year unopened. Small...
  14. Thread: Pen pot

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    looks great, I just got an articulated hollower...

    looks great, I just got an articulated hollower myself, but have yet to use it. Looks like I need to get into the shop.
  15. Thread: Monkey Pod

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    Depends on what island you are going to, I was...

    Depends on what island you are going to, I was there in September and was on Oahu and the big Island. On Oahu all I found was Honolulu Woodcraft which was like no other woodcraft I have been to. No...
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    I have them and love them I bought the full set...

    I have them and love them I bought the full set but you do not need a handle for them, I just use them free hand rocking back and forth. It depends on what you are turning. If basket weave you will...
  17. Sorby sovereign ultima hollowing tool on a articulated hollowing system?

    Hello all,

    i recently purchased a monster articulated hollowing system. I have been looking at add on cutters that would make hollowing more enjoyable and efficient. I am curious if anyone has...
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