Someone has to say something about those original stave cores, that is wild. Looks like a bunch of kindling they glued up. And those are getting re-veneered and put back in service? Was there a...
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Someone has to say something about those original stave cores, that is wild. Looks like a bunch of kindling they glued up. And those are getting re-veneered and put back in service? Was there a...
Thank you, I'll give that one a try!
Malcolm -> I have the exact same Rikon 3hp saw and really like it too, but I'm not happy with my current blade. What are you using on it that had great success with the veneer?
The fixed headstock is a standard trait of midi lathes that isn't going to change, more for safety reasons. The small lathes don't have the mass to allow large/unbalanced pieces that require...
There was already a discussion about this, there is no safe way to do the operation from the video. Round things need a jig/cradle to support the piece along the entire front to back.
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I'm somewhat confused by this discussion. Freud makes a number of 8" blades with full 1/8 kerf in the ~$60 dollar range and all are easily found on the main retailers, seems no brainer to just use...
If you have to ask this question I would suggest a different approach. Put your budget on hold except for a few thousand to take some furniture building classes with a reputable school or...
You don’t mention incline factor for the driveway or surface material. I moved my 750lb lathe crate over my backyard grass surface with PVC rollers as Kevin suggested. Casters would not work over...
Can you post a pic of the final result? Guessing I’m not the only one here interested in seeing how this looks after gluing all those end grain cutoffs on the sides.
Thinking the same as John, a quick jig/template with bushing or mortising bit. Registers to edge, clamps on, provides end-stops and a straight line to guide. Especially if doing a couple of these...
Too large a cut, no featherboard so the piece wobbled under the pressure and tiny piece with little mass to resist the cutting force. Little pieces tend to fly easier. How about putting the dado...
I was also deciding between SS and slider and wanted the slider, but I had the consideration of my kids eventually using the shop and the brake feature for their safety won out. I have a smaller...
I'm thinking no amount of focus could help that operation? I don't know of a way to safely push a thin round circle through a bandsaw on edge without a jig/carrier, looks pretty clear that it is...
whiteside ultimate flush trim is also 1/2 shank, but only 7/8 diameter and 1 1/8 CL, that seems more reasonable for a router
woodpeckers put out a competitor spiral double bearing that is 2" CL,...
Maybe look at the other end of the bit and get something a little longer on the cutting side, what's the CL of the current bit? Plenty of options for different length straight bits for cheap you...
A functioning PM lathe is also going to have good resale value, would think about fixing it either way.
We've got some 80's era "This end up" furniture that used to be my bed when I was a kid. All 2x4 and 2x6 construction with older, straight/tight grain lumber. Bunk beds were secured by two lag...
Woodturning: A foundation course by Keith Rowley
used copies on amazon are less than a kids meal at mcdonalds
One thing to consider is not just the height, but the format of how a lathe allows you to turn. This is applicable only to facegrain, as there isn't much variation to spindle turning beyond sit-down...
Or skip the bandsaw and just mount between two cups on the lathe and use 1/8 or so parting tool to split it where you like.
How big are these? You have a lathe if I remember correctly. Get a chuck of scrap wood 2-3” thick and slightly bigger than the sphere. Bottom should be flattish, knock off corners to make octagon,...
As John said above, you could have an incorrect pocket screw setup. Re-check your drill jig setting and drill bit collar setting, if they are going in too close you'll split even if using the right...
Thanks for the link Derek, that explains a lot. He used to sell on eBay too and I’d bought a few things over the years from him that way. Early last year I bought a couple chisels from him over...
One thing to check if the track itself is sliding on the material during use. They mostly stay put, but not always and more so if you really pressure against the saw during use. Can try track...
Another option is to get a cheap but serviceable bowl gouge with handle quickly so you can get practice turning/sharpening. Something like the hurricane 1/2” HSS for $43 with handle. You won’t...