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    Thanks guys for the ideas, got the rockers to...

    Thanks guys for the ideas, got the rockers to work great..... the quarter saw white oak did not work very well on the router table with flush bit, too much tear out, ended up using a small blade on...
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    How to ensure rockers work properly????

    Anyone out there have any tricks of the trade to ensure my bandsaw rockers work properly? Ie anyone have a foolproof way to make sure I don't have a flat point, I tried using a template with my...
  3. Best router with 3.5 inch case for router table

    Would like to upgrade my PC 690 to larger hp and variable speed, but I am stuck with maximum 3.5 casing size to fit my Jessme lift, any recommendations for this dusty environment, would like max hp,...
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    Easy tool cutter question

    I have a knock off easy tool that i use for roughing out, does anyone out there sharpen these cutters, i hate to throw it away if someone can sharpen it for a reasonable amount and i dont want to...
  5. Segmenting for ring sizes and thickness

    I am experienced turner but new to segmenting, I found the math formula to set up my ring sizes using the 15 degree angle, one basic question: If my wood is 3/4 inch thick, and I set up my wall ...
  6. question on WALNUT -How do you get rid of the small grain pits ?

    I really enjoy turning walnut, I just finished a beautiful 11" bowl, but I have several areas that are pitting at the end grain, does anyone have a solution to this? is there a commercial product to...
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    I took the cheap route, I bought the beall...

    I took the cheap route, I bought the beall buffing balls, but I also bought the Harbor freight buffing wheels and doubled them up,I use them with two turned simple wooden plates with the center...
  8. Warped bowl-Is it worth trying to fix it? How to start?

    I have two or three very nice wooden bowls finished from Maple, Red elm and rainbow popular that have decided to warp. I would love to put them back on my lathe using the bowl jaws with extra long...
  9. Sorby vs EZ Hollowing system-Which is easiest for New "Hollower"

    I puchased the Robert Sorby Master Hollower last year but it has never been out of its sleeve, Can anyone give me an opinion who has tried the new EZ Hollower with previous experience using the...
  10. Bowl Finishing question-Waterproofing with previous Beall process

    Finished up a beautiful spalted maple bowl two days ago using Behlen's Master blend followed by the Beall process. However my wife decided yesterday to use the bowl in the kitchen for dinner. After...
  11. Thanks for the opinions, I probably should have...

    Thanks for the opinions, I probably should have stated it as a recessed dovetail rather than a tenon, there seems to be alot of opinions on this one.......GT
  12. Technical question on Tightening a Tenon for Bowls-

    Is there a mechanical advantage for tightening your chuck tenon in vs. out for a bowl?
    I have just started turning larger stock and I need maximum holding power. The jaws on most all of my chucks...
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    Lathe Chucks- where should I invest?

    I currently own several PSI lathe chucks, and I just upgraded to a Jet 1642, I would like to keep using the jaws from my previous chucks, but I need a larger chuck for bigger projects, any...
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