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    Have you tried

    having a look at device manager?

    Right-click on "My Computer", scroll down and click "manage". In that console, click "Device Manager". In the right pane, look for stop signs or exclamation point...
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    Thanks for the input!

    All;

    Thanks very much for your inputs (especially the pictures).

    Since I am making four of these headboards, and the raised panels can be removed, I'm afforded the opportunity to "play"!
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    Oak headboard

    I'm finishing up some red oak headboards, and I'm looking for some advice!

    I've finished the red oak frame with Bartley's Golden Oak stain....

    I'm contemplating quartersawn red oak to create...
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    Quartersawn Red Oak

    I'm finishing up some red oak headboards, and I'm looking for some advice!

    I've finished the red oak frame with Bartley's Golden Oak stain....

    I'm contemplating quartersawn red oak to create...
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    Thanks for the explanation...

    So...I don't have a welding rig (probably never will)!

    Converting the tablesaw to 240 will provide more "power" at the blade, so that's a plus.

    I was considering converting the other...
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    WOW! Thanks Mike....I actually understood your...

    WOW! Thanks Mike....I actually understood your explanation!
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    110v vs 240v

    I'm not an electrician (but I DID stay in a Holiday Inn express :D)...so this may a silly question....

    I have a Delta 50-850 DC and a Delta 6" Jointer, both are currently connected via 110v...
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    Thanks!

    Indeed...taking off the dual-4" port fitting reveals a 6" port!

    PERFECT!

    Thanks for the inputs!
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    DC - Delta 50-850 input port(s)

    I'm in the process of designing a DC system for my 3-car garage "wood shop".

    I've got a Delta 50-850, 1200 CFM. It has an input flange with two 4" ports. Underneath the flange, it looks like a 6"...
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    Optimist...

    That goblet is definitely more-than-half full! :D

    I agree with Mr. Keeton's suggestion...couple of angled holes in the top and you've got yourself a conversation piece!
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    Robert; Thanks for the feedback...usually...

    Robert;

    Thanks for the feedback...usually when I use 1/2" thick ring, it's when I'm doing open-segment work and I want the piece to look "delicate"....

    I'm going to do another pot (same...
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    Thanks for the feedback!

    I've taken your advice, and finished the maple pot with Tung Oil.
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    Wow...Very nice! Don't have much of that down...

    Wow...Very nice!

    Don't have much of that down here in FL!!!

    Enjoy!
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    C & C please!

    Both pots are 5.5" x 5.5"...sanded to 1500...NO finish at all.

    Dark pot is lacewood.

    Your comments welcome!
  15. Thread: Cherry Urn

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    B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!!!!

    B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!!!!
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    Thanks Brian! My wife and I eat a Ashleys a...

    Thanks Brian!

    My wife and I eat a Ashleys a couple of times a year...mostly when we have relatives/friends down.

    The rumor is "The place is haunted"....;)
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    All; Thanks for the valuable feedback! I...

    All;

    Thanks for the valuable feedback!

    I really appreciate it!

    Walt
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    +1 on the G3....

    +1 on the G3....
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    All lacewood!

    Robert;

    Two "different" pieces of lacewood. Unfortunately, it's hit or miss when ordering lumber online! :rolleyes:

    Thanks for the feedback!
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    Comments/Critiques - PotPourri HF

    Lacewood
    3 coats - JPW finish

    Roughly 5.5" x 5.5"

    Thanks for your comments and suggestions!
  21. Hmmmmm....

    That's what ice looks like in Florida! :)

    I've turned solid surface, but never thought about turning clear acrylic!

    Very nice, Steve!
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    Bill; I would still vote for a drum...

    Bill;

    I would still vote for a drum sander...:D
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    Florida Turners....

    What kinds of "turnable" wood species exist in Florida? I see lots of Palms, live oaks, and some other's I can't identify. Usually when I encounter a large pile of logs, it's live oak or palm...
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    I like the shape!

    Bill;

    In my experience...when I do my segmented rings, I glue up the rings, and when dry, run them through the drum sander. The sander makes the joints where the segments meet even.

    I do the...
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    Thanks, Thom!

    That really solidifies the stave concept...grain runs top to bottom in the segment (sorry....stave!) ;)
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