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  1. Tyler, Good for you that you see the bright...

    Tyler,

    Good for you that you see the bright side on this. I did too but for me, it is clouded by something else. People can deny and say all they want but if they search hard enough...
  2. I'm sorry....I will be slammed hard for this but...

    I'm sorry....I will be slammed hard for this but I see this thread as nothing but showing off.

    Look at me, I have the best lathe, etc. Some members have done so much of it already but I guess...
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    Not sure if it is better but I use Klingspor AO...

    Not sure if it is better but I use Klingspor AO stearate sandpaper and love it.

    I also use micromesh after sanding.
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    Based on your criteria (blank is all prepped),...

    Based on your criteria (blank is all prepped), turning for me is about 5 minutes. My finish of choice is CA and it can take me 30 min - 2 hours to finish a pen.

    If it is just friction polish, I...
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    Mike, If you do proceed with yours, please...

    Mike,

    If you do proceed with yours, please share where you bought your components (esp the valve). You seem to (always) have the knack on finding great deals. ;)

    I have most parts/components...
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    Do include the wood used too. IMHO it is...

    Do include the wood used too. IMHO it is important especially for mallets.

    Either way, you and the HS are definite winners already.:cool:
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    Tom (and Burt) Quickest and least painful way...

    Tom (and Burt)

    Quickest and least painful way to do this is to sell what you have now and buy a VS lathe.
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    Save your money...Buy the Harbor Freight transfer...

    Save your money...Buy the Harbor Freight transfer punch set. You can disassemble all kit pens (that can be disassembled) with that.
  9. As mentioned above, I believe Jet offers the best...

    As mentioned above, I believe Jet offers the best value. It is not the best but sure have a very high batting average - satisfied customers wise.

    I own a Jet mini VS and another bigger VS lathe...
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    I've got a lot of mesquite but I am in the middle...

    I've got a lot of mesquite but I am in the middle of a move right now and not even sure if I can process some or bring them with me for that matter due to down sizing.

    If you are not in a hurry,...
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    Another thing is if you have (or can find) a...

    Another thing is if you have (or can find) a picture of what shape you like (or appeals to you)...post that too.
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    Try giving some info like preferred: max...

    Try giving some info like preferred:
    max diameter,
    Length,
    weight,
    etc.

    If you can, try giving also an idea about your grip size for the handle diameter.

    This will help anyone who wants to...
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    I have a few mallets myself...several carver type...

    I have a few mallets myself...several carver type (turned single piece) and the carpenter type (rectangular/trapezoidal head w/ separate handle).

    All of them are made of lignum vitae and though...
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    Mark, If you have enough wood you can afford...

    Mark,

    If you have enough wood you can afford to waste for practice you might not need the DVD as much.

    IF you buy exotic woods and intend to use the MCN Coring system on those...Mahoney's DVD...
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    Turning stabilized blank is easier IMHO. They...

    Turning stabilized blank is easier IMHO. They will be a bit harder and will tend to produce chips and not curls while turning.

    Though they finish much better, I haven't turned one that I can...
  16. I've read that Nova chucks and lathe have been...

    I've read that Nova chucks and lathe have been manufactured in China for a while now. They used to ship them from China to NZ for inspection (further QC). Now, Nova believes the quality is...
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    Pat, I use thick CA when finishing and sometimes...

    Pat,
    I use thick CA when finishing and sometimes use thin as a sealer prior to that which is usually sanded off totally. I apply the thick CA with papertowel (with plastic backing so it won't stick...
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    Mike, Look at my folder at IAP. You can use...

    Mike,

    Look at my folder at IAP. You can use any picture there that you see worthy.

    You can use any pic on this too...it is of Huisache/Sweet acacia.

    Link to penturnersdotorg forum removed....
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    95%+ of the time I use CA finish (I don't use...

    95%+ of the time I use CA finish (I don't use BLO) the other 5% is lacquer.

    I did use friction polish while learning but after that, I switched to CA almost all the way.
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    Mike, Do you need sample pictures of trees,...

    Mike,

    Do you need sample pictures of trees, wood, bark, leaves, pods, seeds, etc. as well?

    I have a few turnings of those listed wood but most are of pens.

    If we can help, will it be best to...
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    You should have atleast tried to ask if you can...

    You should have atleast tried to ask if you can try it the first time you were there. As soon as you try it, you will know ;) if it is for you or not. If you did, I bet you won't go home without it...
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    I bought the Monster Hollowing system as well and...

    I bought the Monster Hollowing system as well and I am extremely pleased with the transaction and the product. I communicated with Randy before, during and after the sale and had a pleasureable...
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    Like Mike, I also got mine from CSUSA. They...

    Like Mike, I also got mine from CSUSA. They provided the longer post for my PM3520B no charge.

    It may take a little longer if they don't have it in stock but mine was available when I ordered.
  24. It varies on each "project". I love most...

    It varies on each "project".

    I love most rosewoods (especially honduran and cocobolo) and most Aussie burls like red mallee, red morrel, brown mallee, yellow box, etc. Amboyna, desert ironwood,...
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    Very nice Mike! I love the shape...might have to...

    Very nice Mike! I love the shape...might have to borrow it some time (much) later ;)
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