He probably did, but he wants your opinion.
My opinion is that for that kind of money, buy an Asian lathe with good American distribution, reputation and warranty. Non Asian iron/steel is a lot...
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He probably did, but he wants your opinion.
My opinion is that for that kind of money, buy an Asian lathe with good American distribution, reputation and warranty. Non Asian iron/steel is a lot...
I use a Makita I got pretty cheap on Ebay. Had a Bosch, but like the Makita a lot better. Better speed control.
I have an Oneida system.
Mike has an idea about a Mic?
I use a coat or two of sanding sealer. Sand,
Then as many as you want of either wipe on poly (gloss or satin), or Antique oil finish.
Would a drop of dish soap break the surface tension?
Guitar shop or Pawn Shop. Pick up a used amp.
Under 100 bucks.
DNA also raises the grain a lot less than water.
To dark?: keep wiping with a rag soaked with DNA until it is the shade/intensity you want
Does anyone else have trouble mixing Real Milk Paint? I have both brands, in different colors, and whenever I use the Real brand, I have a devll of a time getting all the powder to mix. It always...
Q Tip for small stuff, Nylon artist brush for bigger things, rinse with alcohol. Each coat gets more intense.
We need to move on.
This should keep you busy for a while...
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Swiss Army Knife.
Some love 'em.
Some Don't.
If you get the Laguna, you will be the Beta tester. Don't do it.
Brown stains? Oh yes.
Pretty wood, but I am always dealing with cracks, as it it very prone. My wife calls it CrackBerry.
I use Vince's stuff with a Makita right angle drill. Tried a Bosch, but Makita has much better eronomics and speed control. They are spendy, but bullet proof. Got mine used on Ebay.
Bump. I am curious as well. Looks like long drying times.
No. I kept looking at the handle to make sure it was to the right of his right ankle. It always was, but I was nervous as hell.
I think they are imitating the new generation of sit down lathes.
Oh, one other feature you forgot! Reverse direction aids sanding.
Listen, watch out for catches.
Could be a bear, especially with a gouge that long.
Looks like the bathroom decor in my parent's 1954 home.
It would appear that Red Green has some competition.
We all know of one fine Canadian Manufacturer of lathes: Oneway.
There evidently is a newcomer, that is making one with about 150 horsepower. Check it out:...
If you talked to Kevin, he always sounds a little rushed. Easy to take wrong on the phone. They will do right by you.