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    I have several oland style tools. When I run into...

    I have several oland style tools. When I run into a recess that has gone way out of round I remove the 3/8" oland bit and put in a dovetail router bit. Straight in then a bit to the side and there is...
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    Robust lathes at Woodcraft

    Just noticed that Woodcraft is now selling Robust lathes And the temptaion just got closer to home!!:D
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    Thanks guys, the spring is seated in a cup cast...

    Thanks guys, the spring is seated in a cup cast into the side of the DP. A slightly larger cap fits over that once the spring is in place. Worked on it again today and thought I had it. One pull on...
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    Help with drill press repair

    I have an older baby drill press that has served me well for some time. It is a Chinese no-name machine that is surprisingly stout. The coil return spring broke away from the quill shaft. I removed...
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    Outstanding wood and you sure treated it well.

    Outstanding wood and you sure treated it well.
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    Brain it seems to me that with each and every one...

    Brain it seems to me that with each and every one of your goblet/vase post's the pieces just keep getting better and better. This is my favorite so far. Well done Sir!
  7. Thread: Nova DVR XP

    by Bill Bolen
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    I bought mine the week they came out. Always...

    I bought mine the week they came out. Always concerned reaching around the steady to turn the lathe off while hollowing. Still find it to be the best accessory I ever bought. Took me 2 tries to get...
  8. Last year a turning friend bought a new Oneway....

    Last year a turning friend bought a new Oneway. He had the same problem with basement steps. He ended up removing the tailstock, banjo and the legs. Called two men and a truck (moving company) and...
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    Grumbine vid's still avaliable?

    Following along with Glen's ? about the Drosda Vids I would sure like to see the 2 Bill Grumbine vids's. Are they still out there?
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    I've never thought to try a recess on a taller...

    I've never thought to try a recess on a taller end grain HF but it seems one could get a really nice foot in position befor ever hollowing out. Guess I've always worried about the strngth of the grip...
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    bowl gouge nose angle ?

    Over the last 7 or so years my bowl gouge nose angle seems to be changing. Most of my fingernail bowl gouges seem to have changed to about 60* or so with the bottom feeders at 70* + or - a bit. Just...
  12. A scary story with a great ending. Hope you have...

    A scary story with a great ending. Hope you have a fast recovery with no more scares.
  13. Thread: Second NIP

    by Bill Bolen
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    Still a breath taking piece Bob!

    Still a breath taking piece Bob!
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    Better put your HF's on a high shelf right next...

    Better put your HF's on a high shelf right next to the ultra thin bowls. Now that is a real utilitarian bowl.:)
  15. Thread: My big vase

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    Mighty pretty and an impressive size too! Hope...

    Mighty pretty and an impressive size too! Hope you continue to enjoy the new DVR also.
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    65 and thanks Kathy, happy to help celebrate!

    65 and thanks Kathy, happy to help celebrate!
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    I stopped using grease a few years ago on my jet...

    I stopped using grease a few years ago on my jet 1442. Spray on Silicone seems to last much longer. Goes on wet but turns to a white powder in just seconds. Big box stores are the source.
  18. Thread: It's Alive!

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    Great news! So happy your turning drought is...

    Great news! So happy your turning drought is past:D
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    Delighted to hear a fix is finally on the way!...

    Delighted to hear a fix is finally on the way! Nova customer support is the one thing that worries me about having bought the DVR myself. It has been a fine lathe for me but Nova sure needs to go to...
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    I also have the DVR and you hardly know it is on....

    I also have the DVR and you hardly know it is on. Started with the the jet 10" variable speed and it was so quiet I forgot it was on a few times and reached for the spinning bowl. Now my old...
  21. I,m in for this one.

    I,m in for this one.
  22. I'm in for this one.

    I'm in for this one.
  23. count me in also.

    count me in also.
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    Sing me up please.

    Sing me up please.
  25. Fine plane! I better get in on this one please.

    Fine plane! I better get in on this one please.
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