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    I'm new at using the stabilizing process, I...

    I'm new at using the stabilizing process, I started in November and I have a couple of observations about using a paint pot for a vacuum vessel.

    #1 The larger the volume of wood in the pot the...
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    Richard, Get an egg out of the frig and...

    Richard,

    Get an egg out of the frig and measure the maximum diameter and the length. Use those to numbers for a ratio and you are good to go. I think there still is a Youtube video on using a...
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    Jordan, I bought a new Nova 1624 3 years ago. ...

    Jordan,

    I bought a new Nova 1624 3 years ago. It has not failed me. The steps in the RPM range are well thought out and 110 volt drive has enough power. All I have ever done to the Nova is...
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    Kathy, Those both are wonderful examples of...

    Kathy,

    Those both are wonderful examples of your love, patiences, and skill. Simply saying that they are beautiful isn't enough, they will always be heart felt.

    Bob Haverstock
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    Hi John, My wife, Lilly, and I will me there...

    Hi John,

    My wife, Lilly, and I will me there also. Stop by our booth and say "Hi." We would meet as many of the "Creekers" as possible.

    Bob Haverstock
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    Jeff, I guess it is my fault, a moderator...

    Jeff,

    I guess it is my fault, a moderator must have thought that imy last post was a sales pitch, enen though there was no product name or price given. I had no intentions of corrupting this...
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    Jeff, Bob, and Others, My wife, Lilly, and I...

    Jeff, Bob, and Others,

    My wife, Lilly, and I will have a vendor spot, please stop by and introduce yourselves. We will have an American Made turning specific tool on display and a supply of them...
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    "Turn On Chicago" Anybody going?

    Hi Folks,

    Turn On Chigago is a few weeks away, are any of you going to be there? Have any of you attended in the past? The demonstrator list looks good. My wife and I plan to be there, it will...
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    Jerry, That is a fine piece of work. I can...

    Jerry,

    That is a fine piece of work. I can see why it was bought quickly.

    Bob Haverstock
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    Hi John, I have always thought that joint is a...

    Hi John,

    I have always thought that joint is a 2 piece boring bar was prone to flexing. Do you have a laser mount for the deeper work?

    Bob Haverstock
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    You will relly love it. Bob Haverstock

    You will relly love it.

    Bob Haverstock
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    Russ, Let's see,,, no shipping, no tax, you...

    Russ,

    Let's see,,, no shipping, no tax, you get to pet it,and you get to listen to it purr. I'd move the speed lever a time or two while its runing and check out the tail stock. Put the chuck or...
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    Hi Harry, Most of the time I'm amazed at the...

    Hi Harry,

    Most of the time I'm amazed at the quality of the work posted. Amateurs do the best work and also the poorest work, ths is true in most crafts. While I have a lathe and a computer, I'm...
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    Baxter, Sometimes the hairline cracks grow to...

    Baxter,
    Sometimes the hairline cracks grow to become big cracks. Often times, I use a slow dry epoxy with a bit of dark color to fill and hold the crack in its present condition. I usually take...
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    Hi Betty, Eggs are a bit different to turn. I...

    Hi Betty,
    Eggs are a bit different to turn. I would suggest that you find an egg that has proportions that you like and measure the length and diameter of it. This will give you a ratio, you can...
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    Thanks for the comments, it has no finial, it has...

    Thanks for the comments, it has no finial, it has a plain ol' knob. I don't think in terms of art, I'm a bit too common for that. If it were taller, it wouldn't fit on the shelf.(grin) Oh, without...
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    Maple Egg Thingy

    Hi Folks,

    I haven't posted any projects for a while. This is one of my last projects, it stands about 12 inches tall. The maple is from a tree that was in our yard. I'm still learning about box...
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    Dwight, The sizes depend on the lathe that you...

    Dwight,

    The sizes depend on the lathe that you are using and the size of work that you are wanting to complete. For example, I built mine to fit my Nova 16-44 with no bed extention. I wanted to...
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    Ron, Do you have a wall thickness in mind? ...

    Ron,

    Do you have a wall thickness in mind? Let's say that the desired thickness is 5/16 of an inch, cut an elongated "C" shape that can fit over the wall and extend to the botton of the vessel. ...
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    Ron, One of my best friend's name is Two Part...

    Ron,

    One of my best friend's name is Two Part Epoxy. I call on ol' Two Part a lot. I have a large 2 piece maple egg drying and cracking as I type.

    BTW, we had lunch with Dave and his...
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    Bernie, That is one beautiful piece, good on...

    Bernie,

    That is one beautiful piece, good on ya!

    Bob Haverstock
  22. Hi Doug, I have owned a 1624-44 for about 2...

    Hi Doug,

    I have owned a 1624-44 for about 2 years. It is the largest wood lathe that I have turned in. The weakest feature on it is the tailstock, it doesn't have much in the way of a thrust...
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    Hi Kathy, A bit of caution, unless the...

    Hi Kathy,

    A bit of caution, unless the adjustment device is used on the centerline of the attitude, the attitude may become skewd after the initial adjustment.

    Bob Haverstock
  24. Bob, My thought is that it is a roofing tool. ...

    Bob,

    My thought is that it is a roofing tool. I'm not sure what the jaws do but, the in the rear of the jaws is an inertia cutter for nails / wire. BTW, if it is unwanted, I would like to adopt...
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    Nate, From my experience with my shop made...

    Nate,

    From my experience with my shop made captured bar, Harry is right on the money. I made mine out of 1 inch diameter cold rolled with a max depth of 16 inches. At that depth, a bigger...
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