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    I also use mine all the time, don't know what I'd...

    I also use mine all the time, don't know what I'd do without it anymore. The most economical set up can be found at http://www.frugalvacuumchuck.com/ Bob, who I met through the Chicago club, is a...
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    The bolts can be positioned so they are correct...

    The bolts can be positioned so they are correct for right hand operation, the very early component sets couldn't but they changed this so they can be either way.
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    Pens made of Ebony are notorious for cracking as...

    Pens made of Ebony are notorious for cracking as you've unfortunately found out. I've heard that if you drill the blank with a slightly smaller bit, set the blank aside for a few days and then drill...
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    Thanks everyone for the input. I knew that both...

    Thanks everyone for the input. I knew that both the Thompson and the D-way were both good choices and either would be a good choice. I'm thinking that I'll go with the Thompson regular 3/8" gouge, if...
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    3/8" Bowl gouge

    I'm in the market for a new 3/8" bowl gouge, I have a low end one now that's getting short, trying to decide between a D-Way or Thompson regular V flute or the Jimmy Clews signature V flute. I use a...
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    Ren wax is a great product, use it on all my...

    Ren wax is a great product, use it on all my turnings so the piece won't show fingerprints. I don't apply it on the buffing wheels, after buffing with the tripoli and white diamond compounds (don't...
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    I use corian counter top material, you can get...

    I use corian counter top material, you can get scrap pieces from installers, it machines with regular tools, is very stable, never warps and can be threaded for set screws.
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    You can trim the blanks on a disk sander but you...

    You can trim the blanks on a disk sander but you must be careful to make sure they are square with the tube. There are many that have made a jig for the disk sander, in some cases this actually works...
  9. Thread: Footbowl

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    I also like the bead on the foot, blends nicely....

    I also like the bead on the foot, blends nicely. I would like to see the rim more flat than angled in as it is though, that would make a more hard edge and distinguish a better line between the rim...
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    I can help with question #1. I always have my...

    I can help with question #1. I always have my pens engraved after applying CA finish. If you engrave first you would have to fill in the engraving with CA, that would take many, many coats.
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    Awesome! They look like Easter eggs!

    Awesome! They look like Easter eggs!
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    I also use CA only. There are as many CA...

    I also use CA only. There are as many CA finishing methods as there are pen turners. I tried several methods and found a simple 5 coats thin and 5-7 coats medium is the most simple for me to get a...
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    225271225272225273225274225275 You can see in...

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    You can see in the first pic my set up for cutting the segments. Blade set at 15 degrees, Rockler thin strip cutting jig and test piece of MDF. Second pic shows the...
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    You've got the idea, that's what the blanks look...

    You've got the idea, that's what the blanks look like once assembled except I'm using 12 segments cut at 15 degrees. I'll see if I can take some pictures in the next couple days, the toughest part is...
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    I thought about making some kind of jig to cut...

    I thought about making some kind of jig to cut the staves but I'm not good at that sort of thing. I use a Wixey angle box to set the blade angle, I have a Jet cabinet saw. I made corian zero...
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    The first pen is a Jr. Gent and the second pen is...

    The first pen is a Jr. Gent and the second pen is a Zen with a magnetic cap from Craft Supplies in Utah. I didn't use a jig to cut the segments, set the blade to 15 degrees and ripped the strips. It...
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    Stave segmented pens

    Here are two stave segmented pens that I've been working on. First is cherry, holly and black dyed veneer. Second is cherry with black and red veneer. Both are based on 12 segments cut at 15 degrees...
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    You can make a "slurry" of wood dust and CA glue...

    You can make a "slurry" of wood dust and CA glue to fill small holes or cracks but CA alone will dry clear. I use it as a finish on pens but not on bigger stuff, that would be difficult and take too...
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    I would contact Jerry Cole (inventor of the...

    I would contact Jerry Cole (inventor of the Dubby), you could probably buy a new board.
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    I have the 25mm jaws for my chuck so that's what...

    I have the 25mm jaws for my chuck so that's what I use, it would be a good investment for you. You'll find that drilling on the lathe works very well in a number of situations. If you intend to try...
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    Both pens look good. I'm not a gold kit guy so I...

    Both pens look good. I'm not a gold kit guy so I would have used a platinum or black TI for the cigar but that's just my opinion. I just made a cigar with a similar segmentation as the Jr. Gent and I...
  22. Thread: Arm Brace

    by Jon Behnke
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    Faust, I have an original Stewart arm brace I...

    Faust, I have an original Stewart arm brace I might be willing to part with. Just bought a Jaimeson hollowing rig so I won't be using the Stewart. It has the tear drop cutter and I also I also have...
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    Welcome Tom. If you're looking to join a club you...

    Welcome Tom. If you're looking to join a club you can check out the Milwaukee Area Woodturners. We meet on the first Monday of every month at Woodcraft, you're welcome to join us. A good group of...
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    Welcome Linda. The link that Bill suggested is...

    Welcome Linda. The link that Bill suggested is very good, Russ is a wealth of good information. Looking at the piece I would say that the widest point is to low. If you figure the piece in thirds and...
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    I have the Jet 1220 although non variable speed...

    I have the Jet 1220 although non variable speed and I have turned on the Delta. Both are very good lathes, probably the best in their class, you wouldn't be disappointed with either. Of the two I...
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