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Thanks Kev. Funny that you should mention Ortur. I just discovered them while poking around on Amazon. This looks like exactly what I want.

Thanks. Good idea. What is a k40?

Hi all: Did some searches and couldn't find any discussions about laser engraving my logo on the bottom of my bowls. I want to get an inexpensive machine that will do this, but all the inexpensive...

As the originator of this thread, I thought I'd give an update. I received the tap from McMaster. I tried without success getting the tap started. I am not a machinist and didn't want to mess it...

Thanks to all who responded. I ordered a tap from McMaster Carr today and will run it through all my Vicmarc chucks.

Eugene: I'm interested in donating to your retirement fund. How much?

Has anyone out there with Vicmarc chucks had any problems with the 1 1/4 x 8 threads? I have a Robust American Beauty and it seems like my Vicmarc chucks don't thread easily. One was so bad I ruined...

Mike: Thanks for all the ideas and suggestions. I had no idea you could turn single phase into 3 phase so inexpensively. Love the "creek"

Mike: I'm not familiar with the products you mentioned. Will they allow me to run a 3-phase motor on single phase power?

Got a lead on a Powermatic band saw model 2013-3 (3-phase) on Craigslist for $900. Anyone know if the 3-phase motor can be swapped out for a Powermatic single phase motor and fit properly?

Several months ago I recall reading a magazine article about tips for installing various kinds of cabinet door latches and catches. I've searched the websites of all the magazines I subscribe to and...

Thanks to all who took the time to comment. Much appreciated. My compressor is rated at 10.2 CFM @ 90 psi and the in-line adjustment is correct. I played with it some more today and got...

Rick: Don't have the specs right at hand, but I have a large 80 gallon Campbell Hausfeld compressor, so I doubt it is getting starved for air.

Others out there: If you have the Grex AOS368, I...

Just bought a Grex AOS368 pneumatic sander at the Sacramento Woodworking Show. Not really happy. Even the slightest pressure causes the thing to stall and stop spinning. Don't know if I got a lemon,...

I had enough space, so I partitioned off a 10x12 room that has one outside wall in which I installed a window. On the opposite wall is the door and an attic fan (in the wall) that blows into the...

I know that I shouldn't let the dust accumulate this much, but heck, I was between dust collectors at the time. Switchinig from a Jet portable to an Oneida cyclone. I just thought I'd share this very...

Here is the walnut gate finished and installed. I ended up using Penofin. Two coats; couldn't be any easier to apply; flood on, after 15 minutes, rag off excess. I am very pleased with the outcome. ...

Thanks again for taking the time to comment. I ended up putting Penofin "Hardwood Formula" on. It darkened the wood just like BLO/varnish. Was easy to wipe on with a rag. Time will tell how it...

Thanks for the comments. I would have thought that since BLO is oil based that it would repel water. Sikkens & Pentofil sounds interesting. I think I'll investigate that. Just not sure I want to...

I just built an outdoor Walnut Gate. I was planning on BLO then Epifanes marine varnish. I'm beginning to have second thoughts about the varnish, which eventually will crack and peel. What do you...

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In short: "Has anyone had any experience spraying Rock Hard?"

I'm doing a walnut dining table. Top is going to be Rock Hard then hand rubbed. I've used it before and have had good results.
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Sounds like good advice, but I think I'll use a plane instead of the scraper for the "final" flattening (although it will be planed flat before the shellac goes on).

Do you see a need to...

Like many other Neander wannbes, I'm trying to ween myself from using sandpaper at the final finish stage. The grain on a well planed piece of wood is just so much more crisp and vibrant compared to...