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    I think I have an allergic reaction to Brazilian...

    I think I have an allergic reaction to Brazilian rosewood right now. I wore a respirator all the while but I cut. drilled and planed two mating pieces for a handle and when I used a sanding drum on...
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    I'm picking one up tomorrow to sell cheap. Where...

    I'm picking one up tomorrow to sell cheap. Where are you located?
    I'm in Grand rapids, Mich.
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    https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=1+1/4-8+nut&t...

    https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=1+1/4-8+nut&tbm=shop
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    Don't buy it . they are junk!

    Don't buy it . they are junk!
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    Don't buy it. I have two of them and they are...

    Don't buy it. I have two of them and they are junk. The first one I bought used and had to keep putting in start capacitors and freeing up the Reeves drive. I had it apart 4 time in 2 years. Then it...
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    I have been using the 5 minute epoxy from Harbor...

    I have been using the 5 minute epoxy from Harbor Freight with a few drops of Testors black paint and it works great. Then I tried using Rustoleum black oil based paint and it works too but takes...
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    Did you find your 1" Baltic Birch plywood. I...

    Did you find your 1" Baltic Birch plywood. I have a piece that is 37.5" square and the guy wants $52 for it.
    call me if interested. it is in Michigan 616 698 6842
  8. I think you will find that it is a lot cheaper to...

    I think you will find that it is a lot cheaper to buy pulls than making them and having them look real good like plated ones. Your time would be way more than $4 each. I find them at garage sales and...
  9. Metal Lathes That looks like an old lathe. That chuck on there...

    That looks like an old lathe. That chuck on there is a 3 jaw scroll chuck and should work pretty good. It is a RH thread and I would put the t handle in the chuck and tunk it with a mallet while...
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    I used to have that problem when I just pushed...

    I used to have that problem when I just pushed the board through because it cuts way most of that bottom surface and the thin edge won't hold the board up. I don't have that problem any more. I made...
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    I have 2 15" Craftsman lathes with the Reeves...

    I have 2 15" Craftsman lathes with the Reeves drives the first one had to be taken apart twice a year to free up the sheave on the top of the drive, then it kept blowing the breaker so I bought...
  12. Thread: Oak vs. Ash

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    Ash does look a lot like oak but it is heavier.

    Ash does look a lot like oak but it is heavier.
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    Hi Dave. I have it. Give me a call at 616 698...

    Hi Dave. I have it. Give me a call at 616 698 6842. I just built a starburst table with it and used 6 wedges of the 1" BB ply.
    Where are you located? I'm in Grand Rapids,Mi.
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    Hi Guys. I have been reading this thread and...

    Hi Guys. I have been reading this thread and thought I should get the answer from those who make it-Formby's
    Here is there tech department answered:

    10/18/2013 10:24:48 AM [Agent Note]Dear Jim,
    ...
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    Hi Steve. I have heard that said that Forby's...

    Hi Steve. I have heard that said that Forby's does not contain tung oil but it is advertized that it does:





    Tung Oil Finish: A high quality varnish made from a balanced blend of...
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