I also started with the harbor frieght set and now use them in other ways. I've ground down several to be scrapers. It's a cheap set and your only out 40 bucks or so. I also practiced on pine from...
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I also started with the harbor frieght set and now use them in other ways. I've ground down several to be scrapers. It's a cheap set and your only out 40 bucks or so. I also practiced on pine from...
I do it all the time. I turn it the best that I can and then apply multiple coats of minwax wood hardner. I have recently tried the thinned laquer but have not finished turned it to see the results...
there is a level application, but I am protective of my iphone and wouldn't touch it when I am using things in my shop. just too dusty.
try mobileme. you can sychinize all your outlook...
The jointer I have my eye on is the powermatic 60HH.
It's the new 8 inch one. I'm in my mid 30s and want to buy once cry once sort of thing. It's more expensive but I am accumulating equipment...
Excellent ideas. I will look at those products.
I have a makita 2030 jointer/planer combo. I have decided to get a jointer with a wider platform.
I've considered selling the makita due to space in the shop. Do you think I will miss the planer...
you vessel is out of balance, perhaps at the chuck and the lease little bit of wobble of the form will translate into the steady. Check your connection there. Most steadies are round and yours is...
It happens to all of us. Doesn't help you feel better but your in the club:(
I bought one of those light tents off ebay. I get great lighting and the importance on the background is contrast. You want your piece to pop out. You also need a manual camera that you can set...
I paid 225.00 shipped for the 24 inch model. They come in different sizes. I also paid 20 bucks for the extra arm and got that a few days ago.
Here is my finished form. Sorry about not having...
I wanted to write a little review of the Nicol Steady Rest and tell you guys how impressed I am with the quality and workmanship that went into it. Beyond that, I was really impressed about how...
How much would you pay for a good condition makita 2030 with freshly sharpened blades and good roller. Cosmetically in good shape with no rust.
Excellent review Tom. I liked the video. Thank you very much.
I've also read get the 8 inch, so the PM 60HH might be something to save for.
can anyone tell me the pros and cons of each type of machine. I am asking regarding the traditional planer blades vs. the helical.
Points:
1. price of sharpening/ replacement
2. Smoothness...
Joshua,
I can say from my own experience that it depends on what you are trying to turn. I prefer to turn large items. I use as much wood as I can find and when I am trimming blanks, I need as...
with DW9096 XRP lithium batteries. I have a dewalt drill with the battery dw9096 which is a nicad but home depot sells the DW9096 that is Li ion. Can this battery be used on my drill? The Li ion...
Is it just me or do you guys find it a pain to clean the shavings out of that area? I've a single shelf uder mine with dowl slats and it's still a pain. I'd think that that design would be even...
I am primarily a wood turner but would like to add some design to my vessels. I posted in the general woodworking tools area requestiong what I need as a startup kit....
I would like to add to my wood turned vessels and small boxes by adding a rotary carving kit. I've looked at this one at packard woodworks. What would you recommend as a starter kit?
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If he cuts wood, offer to help him for a free tree. I am sure he would enjoy the company.
Josh, why wouldn't you use a tailstock? You can use a piece of scrap and put it in your lathe chuck and make it domed shaped and use a soft piece of towl or washcloth to hold the inside of the bowl...
My Dallas location has great service as well. I've had some pen parts missing from kits and they just gave me a new kit and a free kit for the trouble.
The prices are what concern me. I would...
42 Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.
Matthew 5:42
I aways try to return the tools I borrow in clean condition and like they were when I...
I have a belt sander but it's a handheld unit. Not a stationary. I don't have a ROS, but have several square dewalt sanders. I also don't have a drum sander which is what I figured I would need. ...