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I haven't tried it, but have heard decent reviews too. Signature Pen Supply seems to carry them now, but I have a little trouble navigating their site to find it. Here's a link for the gunmetal...

I have the same lathe and often wonder the same thing. I think I'm going to upgrade my lathe before I get around to trying this, but have wondered if something like this would work...
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Thank you all so much for all the input already! As it stands right now, I will be getting a quote to add 220v. Not because I'm leaning that direction, but because I don't want to make a decision...

Hi Everyone!
I'm looking for some input from the folks I trust and respect the most on woodturning topics - everyone on this forum.

So I think I'm ready to take advantage of the Woodcraft sale...

Well I've never heard of it (shame on me), but all the hype got me to look into it. Looks like an impressive book! Latigo and Lace says they're out, and I couldn't reach FCA. Soooo, I just ordered...

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the feedback. Ornaments have been fun so far this year! The finials have certainly been good exercise for my patience (or lack thereof). :) #3 is one of the...

Hey all,

It's been a while since I posted anything. Mainly because I have terrible photography skills and no good photo tent set up so I just don't take pictures of my turnings. But had to send...

Thanks for the pointers everyone! I'll be doing some investigation on the condition of the spindle shoulder and spindle boss (thanks David Roseman, I learned a new term today!). At the very least,...

I'm 99% sure it's an older PSI chuck, that seems to be where most of the accessories that came with the lathe were purchased. I can't find a picture anywhere that matches exactly but the closest one...

Update: I finally got it off!! I used a board clamped in the chuck and a wrench on the spindle that was held against the bed so it couldn't rotate. That was enough to knock the chuck loose from...

I do! That's a great idea! That, combined with clamping something with the jaws themselves as leverage might just do the trick. I just don't want to go overboard on the mallet part, I'm nervous...

Hi everyone, thanks for the replies! I don't have a locking pin, unfortunately. I usually use 2 wrenches, one to hold the spindle steady and the other to loosen the chuck.
J.D. is correct, it's...

Hi Everyone,
I was just out in the shop doing some Christmas ornaments, and some very light hollowing work. After my last bulb, I was unable to get the chuck back off of the spindle. I'm not sure...

Very nice! I like the combination of woods and how they're worked into the design. Thanks for sharing, and welcome to the forum!
Dan

Steve, your threads are usually a few pages worth of replies long before I even see them, as I'm sure this one will be soon!! That is really beautiful, and I'm sure the colors are amazing in person....

You read my mind Curt! I signed on to reply to your original thread from last night, I just couldn't quite visualize how this was done. Before I got to the other thready, I saw this one! Thank you...

Wow, that's a beauty Bernie! I like everything about it, the form, the star shape, the color and the finial...all great! Do you bandsaw the star shape into the blank before turning, or the other...

I'm really looking forward to turning ornaments this year, and always look forward to seeing the ornaments you (and several others) make. My biggest challenge is NOT to copy yours, because they're...

Very cool! My son has been begging me to make him a lighthouse night light. This may give me the kick in the pants I needed to get it started. Beautiful work for sure!

Dan

thanks guys...I can sure use that $30 elsewhere.

So I accidentally left my ren wax in the garage the last few days. :o Needless to say, it got awfully hot and when I went to use it, I noticed that there was liquid sitting at the top. Will this...

My first (and only, so far) epiphany as a new woodworker happened about a year ago when I staggered in the door holding a ridiculously ugly bowl of which I was inexplicably proud, and shouted through...

VERY cool! I like it a lot. I really like the spike in the center that forces it to rest on the rim spikes. I'm a fan of unique designs and concepts too, this should be fun to watch as it...

Very nice Scott! I love the square bowls and suspended bowls, but have not quite progressed that far yet. This one is really good looking, thanks for sharing!

These are really cool Eric! How did you go about inlaying that ivory?
Since you mentioned that you've done pens, have you played around with trying a CA finish on the rings? It seems like that...