Nice work! I turned a vase out of this just lately and it is a task in patience and prayer.
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Nice work! I turned a vase out of this just lately and it is a task in patience and prayer.
I've got several of his rests and love them. I also have his bowl sanders and they are top quality also. IMHO they are worth every penny you'll pay for them.
Thanks for the replies. It really helps us new guys.
Chip, I'm with you on this. I think it would help a lot of us newbies. Thanks for suggesting this.
Jeff
John, good idea! I think I'll take the square plate under the ways that comes up underneath to clamp the tail stock down and file some striations on it too. Who'd have thought I'd have to let...
Thanks for the info and I agree the next lathe I buy will not be a Delta.
Earl, I will take your advise and rough it up and take the wax off.
I can't wait to upgrade!
Jeff
The other day I got tired of the tail stock not locking down tight enough so I tightened the nut on the bottom too tight and the iron part of the tail stock broke on the back side where the...
What a shop! I would like to see more pics of the panel router if you get time. I love the shop dog. I have a yellow lab that loves sawdust too. His favorite place is right in front of the lathe and...