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Please count me in too! Thanks to Grizzly!
Heather

So, I'm a bit of a historical turning nut, and just wanted to throw out there that wooden tableware was the norm for hundreds if not thousands of years- for all sorts of temperature ranges and...

I'd like to be included please!

I'd like to be included please!

Thanks so much all- I'll definitely check how I am making the tenon to see if I can get a better connection. If that doesn't help, I appreciate all the suggestions for other chucks!
Heather

Hi All- When I originally purchased my Rikon mini lathe, I also purchased the pinnacle chuck with it, not realizing how much I would be using it. I've been turning a lot of bowls and small cups,...

I'm in please!

Count me in and thanks so much!
Heather

I briefly worked at Woodcraft and really liked the 14"Deluxe Rikon we had in the classroom- lots of height and really nice to work with.
Heather

Thanks for the help! I did slightly mis-speak- the finish is just Beeswax and orange oil, not Carnuba, but I assume the answer is the same!
Heather

Hi All- I'm hoping you can help! :) I made a cute little bench about a year ago out of a VERY pretty piece of poplar. I hadn't decided what finish to use on it, so I found a bottle of orange...

One of the earliest versions of a lathe documented (that I know of) was ancient egyptian and was a bow lathe (like the one in the picture), except it was upright. A lathe that only turn one way...

Hi Nigel- I teach a basic tool introduction as part of a freshman (college) Stagecraft class- all the students have to do a basic project- they get to pick either a step stool or one of two shelf...

Those look awesome- how do you do the PVC? Do you buy a block and turn it down?

Yesterday, the motor on my old Rockwell table saw gave out. After replacing the capacitor and testing the electrical, it still didn't work, so with some help we pulled the motor out and its going...

For the record, I have been to several Woodcraft classes when I lived in PA that were great- enthuastic teachers, through coverage of the subject, well set up classroom, ect. Different stores can...

Wow- count me in too! Thanks Brodie!
Heather

They want it 4"!!! taller. A cart is a possibility, but only if I can make it not look like a cart. :)
H.

Hi All- I've been asked to make a settee taller for a theatre production (I know it will look funny- not my call.....) I'm using some 8/4 oak pieces I had (these will be painted, ect so look isn't...

This has been very interesting to read- thanks all! I have to admit that I didn't take shop class in HS- although now I wish I had. I teach theatre scenery construction at the college level, and...

Very Cool! I'm in... Thanks Reed!

Hi All- Thanks for all the great suggestions! I really appreciate the input... My only questions is that what I'm interested in turning right now are lidded boxes, and I suspect I will really...

Ok All- So- I'm hooked on the whole turning thing, but I'm frustrated by wood. When I was first introduced to turning, I asked someone where to get good wood, and was told "anything free!"--- which...

Looks like she was having fun! One question.... I noticed your daughter was wearing gloves, but I was told not to wear gloves (esp loose work gloves) when using power tools- especially those w/...

I build theatre scenery, and many theatre people have started using Vectorworks- I'm not sure of the cost, but the company (Nemetschek) is friendly, and the program is great- It is object based as...