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  1. Phone called, email sent. Maybe the Santa...

    Phone called, email sent.

    Maybe the Santa Cruz Woodturning Association can help. I'm not only a member, I'm the president. (I've always wanted to say that) LOL
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    Thankls to all three replies. Roger: I did...

    Thankls to all three replies.

    Roger: I did check all the magnets to make sure they are there. They are all in place. I even cleaned them with acetone to remove dust, etc.
    Matt: I will...
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    Haunted lathe

    I bought a Grizzly G0766 wood lathe new. I recently had an issue with the rpm readout showing 1/.3 the normal speed. So on the slower speed belt, I should get 100 -1200 RPMs. I get a readout of...
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    I bought one of these as a replacement and...

    I bought one of these as a replacement and upgrade from a midi lathe. It lasted just over 1.5 years before the pulleys started eating the belts, yes even Kevlar. The problem is the aluminum pulleys...
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    These blanks are from the resin surf board makers...

    These blanks are from the resin surf board makers pour over their boards. The flow onto the floor is what this is.
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    Surf gel pen (finally completed)

    Here is the first pen I made from the surf gel pen blank.

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    Comments and such are welcomed.
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    I had heard the Oneway 16" banjo woould fit the...

    I had heard the Oneway 16" banjo woould fit the new lathe but the others were to high or something. I will call Oneway and talk to them about it. On another note, has anyone set up vaccuum on the...
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    Here is a Birch burl bowl I just finished. It is...

    Here is a Birch burl bowl I just finished. It is 18" x 3" and has some brass powder in epoxy iimbedded in a couple of cracks. Loving the lathe! I've had it for 2 weeks and have filled two green...
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    Oneway 20" banjo

    I have the new Grizzly G0766 and I am loving it. I did have to bore out the banjo to fit all of my 1" rests though. I was looking at the Oneway toolrest some people talked about in here to replace...
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    Go into the bank and talk to a banker. They will...

    Go into the bank and talk to a banker. They will usually cancel the overdrafgtsif you can prove to them the issue was caused by and overpayment of a purchSE. I went through and did what I...
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    Yes they were prepared prior to the attempted...

    Yes they were prepared prior to the attempted glue up. I had not thought of hot melt and blocks. Thanks.
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    posting in classified section

    I have some tools I need to sell but I can not post in the classified section. I am not a business. These are my personal tools. Why am I being blocked?

    Larry Dubia
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    Bowl halves

    I am having a problem. I have a bowl that I rough turned with an ogee shape and roughed out the middle as well. I found it had a crack thrugh a pith in the upper side with a corresponding crack at...
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    You know you're a woodturner when you get a...

    You know you're a woodturner when you get a splinter and upon removing it think to yourself..."I could make something outa that."
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    a light subject

    Here is a little thing I made in an effort to add more light to the lathe area. It doesn't work too well but it was fun. The bulb is threaded as is the base so when the bottle stopper is put away,...
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    I did that first. He said his threading gear is...

    I did that first. He said his threading gear is broken so he can't do it. Bummer.
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    tool rest question

    I bought a tool rest for bowl turning minus the tool post. It is an "S" style rest and for $5 I couldn't resist. I don't have any idea what lathe it is for. I have a NOVA with a 1" post and want...
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    Considering a hammered dulcimer

    I have asked to build a hammered dulcimer for a customer. Now I know there are kits and things I can get. However, the dulcimer she currently has is a $3500 professional muted sustain model. SO I...
  19. Thread: Thirsty?

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    The handle is attached first by sanding to match...

    The handle is attached first by sanding to match the shape of the outside, then drilling a hole for a 1/4" dowel to sit in. Once it was set, I "dinged" the stein to get the exact placement and...
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    Drill, then gouges, then the last 3" was done...

    Drill, then gouges, then the last 3" was done with a square carbide cutter. The last 1/2" was scary due to the piece grabbing the tool and spinning it. It was pretty far out there at that point.
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    A larger size, although not by much, is in the...

    A larger size, although not by much, is in the works next. How big would you want it? These are costing him $350 each. He is going to take it to his family get together and brag to his stein...
  22. Thread: Thirsty?

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    Thirsty?

    My neighbor commissioned me to make two beer steins. The one pictured is the completed first one. I have never made anything even remotely like this, so it took me a while to work out how to do...
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    The original piece is all natural wood. It has a...

    The original piece is all natural wood. It has a black epoxy coating on the inside to line the wood for liquids. The wood cracked from old age and now he wants it repaired. What I am looking for...
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    Can I eat it?

    Now that I have your attention, I am looking for a finish I can line a cold drink mug with. It has an epoxy finish in it now but it has several cracks I need to cover. It is a very old Renaissance...
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    I talked to the rep there and he informed me the...

    I talked to the rep there and he informed me the steady will be sold for around $350ish. It is already on order by Woodcraft, craft Supplies, etc. He couldn't tell me when they will be out for...
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