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  1. If I do a purchase that is more than the amount...

    If I do a purchase that is more than the amount in the linked account. I just do an etransfer to myself from my main bank account and deposit it in the other banks account. Just saves me the hassle...
  2. When buying online I only use paypal. I have it...

    When buying online I only use paypal. I have it linked to a checking account that normally has no more than $50 in it. It's not linked to a credit card. If linked to a credit card and your paypal...
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    For a laser you can also check your local dollar...

    For a laser you can also check your local dollar store. They have them there for a dollar or two as toys to torment your cat with.
  4. I turn small medallions from a contrasting wood...

    I turn small medallions from a contrasting wood and engrave them with my little NEJE toy laser. Works well for that and pens, not much else.
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    I have the delta 13" planer and had the same...

    I have the delta 13" planer and had the same problem. Once out I replaced them with hex head bolts. No problem getting them out now. If you have the room in yours that may be an option.
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    I did the same thing at about the same time. ...

    I did the same thing at about the same time. Although I have worn it once when we went on a cruise about 10 years ago as we needed to know the time to make it to the various excursions.
  7. There is also this site I ran across a couple...

    There is also this site I ran across a couple weeks ago. Numerous woodworking and turning related magazines going back to about 2015/16. The free stuff is throttled pretty badly but then once...
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    These might work ...

    These might work https://www.busybeetools.com/products/pin-chuck-set.html
    I couldn't find them on the grizzly site but grizzly does have a small pin chuck set reasonably cheap. I have also taken...
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    Then you definitely want to keep her happy. A...

    Then you definitely want to keep her happy. A great meal trumps a new turning tool any day.
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    Nice save John, I assume you did need at least 1...

    Nice save John, I assume you did need at least 1 new tool in order to do that for her, right!
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    I gave up on pen mills about 5 years ago when it...

    I gave up on pen mills about 5 years ago when it hit me I was going to need a bunch of different sized shafts for each tube type or turn a barrel to fit my slim shaft and each tube type, plus having...
  12. If it has a postage paid return envelope I send...

    If it has a postage paid return envelope I send it back but the paper get shredded and added to my compost pile where it will do some good.
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    I thought I got the 16 hr from the manual but...

    I thought I got the 16 hr from the manual but that may have been initial charge, if you are getting good results with 8 hrs I'll cut mine back and see how it works. As is the batteries generally...
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    In order to prevent overcharging I just use a...

    In order to prevent overcharging I just use a light timer. Mine uses pins to turn on and off so I removed the on pin set it to run for 16 hrs. and it turns off at the end of that time. Timer...
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    I have the wolverine system and have done that...

    I have the wolverine system and have done that using the base the arm slides into to zero it. Gives me a consistent place to reference the angle each time.
  16. Busy Bee here in Canada has a bunch of lathes...

    Busy Bee here in Canada has a bunch of lathes under the Craftex name. Look to be identical to the Grizzly models with a different name and paint color.
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    I use the velcro disks and for the velcro I just...

    I use the velcro disks and for the velcro I just went to a local fabric shop. Most carry the sticky backed velcro 2" wide and you buy it by the foot. Get the hook velcro for the pad and you can get...
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    That turned out real nice. Good thing you...

    That turned out real nice. Good thing you happened by and rescued it.
  19. Thread: tool rests

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    I have the same system but I got it from Lee...

    I have the same system but I got it from Lee Valley. Wanted the 4"rest for turning pens and liked it well enough I got the 6" and 9" later. When I got my larger lathe I just had to order the 25 mm...
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    Sounds like Bob, generous and willing to help...

    Sounds like Bob, generous and willing to help others. When he drove the hour to help me get set up the first time he brought lathe accessories I didn't even know I would need and gave them to me. ...
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    Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I only met...

    Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I only met Bob 3 times, the first shortly after I bought my first lathe several years ago and he drove from Forest to Bothwell to give me some much needed...
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    Jack I've done a lot of pens and always turn...

    Jack I've done a lot of pens and always turn between centers. For the ones I do a lot of I have purchased the bushings made for this. Machined to tighter tolerances they have no wiggle once...
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    Thanks Barry I kind of figured they would be in...

    Thanks Barry I kind of figured they would be in that size range. The scraps comment was my attempt at humour. If it's an interesting piece of wood I even save pen blank cutoffs and make small board...
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    Really like those Barry especially the maple one....

    Really like those Barry especially the maple one. Curious as to size and you said you made them using scraps, what are scraps?:)
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    My wife got me the Lee Valley one for Christmas...

    My wife got me the Lee Valley one for Christmas last year. It's a nice smock and I like it except for one thing, the cuff on the sleeve acts like a magnet for the shavings. I plan on having the...
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