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    I created a torsion box from MDF and used...

    I created a torsion box from MDF and used biscuits to align and glued everything together. I have large casters on the bottom of thetorsion box and still notice that it sags a little. now, I made...
  2. Thank you Dave

    As everyone else has said - Thank you!
    Most of us appreciate those who fight for our freedom - and some of us appreciate it a little more - thank you!

    Is there anything you need that would make...
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    Beautiful!

    Nice Job Ed, anyone would be happy to buy that - let alone receive it as a gift!

    Hank Merkle
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    Poll: A.O. Safety full face

    I bought the QuickFit Full Face Respirator
    I was at the Klingspore store in Hickory N.C. and saw this full face mask for $99! I thought I was in heaven! I was planning on laying down the money for...
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    Fantastic!

    I hear griping that no one is picking up this hobby / business, but when I see this I am ashamed of some of the things I turned out!

    Great piece and two fine craftsmen from the looks of it!
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    Thanks Guys!

    Thanks for the pointers. I guess I didn't say that I was quoted $150 plus tax and $130 plus tax for the kit at two different places!

    The purpose for the riser kit is for cutting bowl blanks for...
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    Bandsaw riser for 14" delta

    The riser kit for a 14" Delta seems quite high priced. Probably because I am cheap for one thing! I want to try to make one (welding, machining etc.)

    Here is the question; what is the dimension of...
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    Blotchy fininsh

    What is the wood, what temprature, what are you applying it with?

    Hank Merkle
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    Fantastic turning!

    Great piece!
    Where did you get the wood?
    What is the finish?
    Who is the intended recipent? (If you can say before Christmas...)

    Why were you so enthused after your meeting?

    It just sucks...
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    Pictures

    I agree, both backgrounds look good. What might be nice is to take pictures on numerous backgrounds (red, tan, black mottled (like a photographer) I found a blue mottled fabric at walmart and use...
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    Wow!

    I bet that is one of those vacations that impacts the rest of your life! I took a one-day class locally and still recall every moment! As everyone else has said your class must feel like a dream...
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    BIG THANK YOU and KUDOS to AARON!!

    I am pretty new to SMC but MAN did I miss it!

    Thanks for getting it back up and running Aaron!!
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    A little help with the alcohol bath

    GREAT POST! (article) something like this belongs in wood turning design!

    ..but (and there always is one) I tried to find more information on the alcohol bath and searched for dave smith and...
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    Beautiful bowl

    Nice find (That is what I cal all my turning) The figure in that piece is awesome!
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    Thanks!

    Thanks Ken,
    Unfortunately that is what I kind of thoughtthe answer was, but I was hopeing I was wrong!

    Hank
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    Another Motor question

    I have purchased a 1 HP 90V DC motor(Ebay is great!) I plan to use for my lathe. I want varible speed and forward and reverse. I plan to use 110 v 60 hz. What is the best way to sccomplish this?...
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    As Larry would say "SWEEEET!"

    That is a very nice!
    I love the way bradford pear turns!
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    Thanks!

    To everyone! this is what is great about forums - I have experts, garage mechanics and somebody pieceing something together and eveyone weighs in with their openion. no I have some information to...
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    Question

    I posted a thread on motors (variable speed to be exact) a couple of say ago. Now I am trying to see if anyone answered and I cannot find the thread (maybe I did not post it properly?)

    Thanks...
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    Variable speed motor

    I want to have a variable speed 1 to 2 hp motor for my lathe. Anyone know a reasonably priced way to do this? I really do not want to pay $300 to $500 for a controler and motor (If I can even get...
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