For those of you looking to buy a new lathe, Woodcraft has the DVR XP on sale. Several creekers, including me, have this lathe and are quite happy with it.
Now.... a friend of mine gave me a beaten up hole ridden burl which I have made into a 14" bowl. The patterns are incredible, but I didn't dare make it too thin. Sanding this has murdered my pads and made me go through many, many sheets. Tried using my hands, but it's impossible. I still haven't gotten it right and was wondering how you folks sand a bowl that has holes, and parts of the side missing?
Thanks, Hilel.