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    James, I don't have a euro combo machine. I was...

    James, I don't have a euro combo machine. I was once in the market for a combo machine and was asking for pro and cons on the two machines. Some day, when real life isn't so pressing, I may get back...
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    I don't know if it will turn pens or not. I've...

    I don't know if it will turn pens or not. I've never turned one. I'd love to try. The manual says it will take a blank six inches long by one and a half square. Now I get to take some ancient...
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    Dremel Gloat

    Just got me a complete, working, with owners manual Dremel Moto-Lathe (mini) for $20 at a garage sale. I missed the full size lathe for $75 dollars by about an hour.
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    Apparently it isn't the featured article anymore....

    Apparently it isn't the featured article anymore. I can't find it either. :mad:
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    Feel Good story

    Here's a feel good story. Most of y'all may've seen it. But with the holidays upon us it is Worth a read....
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    Thanks again to all. Wow that stuff is...

    Thanks again to all. Wow that stuff is expensive. More things to add to my "To learn list". Then it'll go on the "To try" list.
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    Thanks to both of you. I once read somewhere...

    Thanks to both of you. I once read somewhere that Bamboo would become the replacement for many varieties of wood due to the accelerated growth rate. Besides, I am a tinkerer by nature and love to...
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    Bamboo

    Does anyone know of a site that features working with bamboo? I've seen bamboo cutting boards in cutlery / gourmet stores and would like to see what one does to work bamboo. Thanks.
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    Inside Johns second link is this one...

    Inside Johns second link is this one http://www.bloodandsawdust.com/sca/lathes4.html that talks about springpoless. I was facinated by it all and barely remembered to come up for air.
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    :eek: Small Shot right, so they go into a...

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    Small Shot right, so they go into a black cauldron and make a fine stew?
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    That is waaaay cool. I will keep the pic in mind...

    That is waaaay cool. I will keep the pic in mind for my new house. A small question though...... Do the squirrels ever have a problem getting out? :D
  12. Excellent pyramid box and links to the craftsmen...

    Excellent pyramid box and links to the craftsmen of Japan. I remember when I was stationed there that I would tour places and marvel at a lot of the crafts of all sorts.

    Thanks again.
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    I use a foam sanding block and put something...

    I use a foam sanding block and put something interesting on TV.
  14. Wow, this is too cool. Thanks.

    Wow, this is too cool. Thanks.
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    I have no clue at all. But, the pens look...

    I have no clue at all. But, the pens look awesome http://www.usmessageboard.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbup.gif
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    Wow. Amazingly enough y'all have actually...

    Wow. Amazingly enough y'all have actually clarified my thinking. The shop that I will have is going to be multipurpose. Woodworking, automotive, metalworking/welding etc. My first big project is...
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    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. All the...

    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. All the tools I own are low end and benchtop tools since I never had more than a single car garage space.

    I spent 22 years in the Marines and there was no...
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    Smithy v. Shopsmith?

    Hi everyone, I am Phil and I am new. Just bought a 20 x 30 steel building (workshop) with an attached three bedroom house and two car garage. I have been seriously looking at the Smithy Supershop...
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