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    I just finished that exact same project, made out...

    I just finished that exact same project, made out of cherry. I did not stain, but used a wipe on varnish (Arm-r-seal). Turned out very nicely...Don
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    Larry, I make baseball bats for a local...

    Larry,

    I make baseball bats for a local college wood bat league here in GB, and I have found shellac to be the best finish, when you combine ease of application, looks and durability....
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    Neal, The headstock of that lathe is hollow,...

    Neal,

    The headstock of that lathe is hollow, so if you raise the pulley cover (just to the left of the headstock- should be held down by a couple of wing nuts) and use a long piece of metal as an...
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    by Don Kisela
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    Your shop and lathe

    Rich,
    Despite what I said in an earlier post, the lathe you have was actually my first lathe also. Then I got the Craftsman, then I got the Jet. Unfortunately, I was not able to find a chuck that...
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    Good starter lathe

    Neal,
    That is the same lathe I started with. Very nice starter, but I guarantee you it will suck you into the vortex, where the only option is to throw handfuls of money at it!
    There are a couple...
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    Bob, I use a 3/8" bit and it works perfectly......

    Bob,
    I use a 3/8" bit and it works perfectly...

    Don
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    Delta 46-715 vs Grizzly G0584

    I am in the market for a mid size lathe. I have it down to the Delta 14" cast iron bed lathe, which I can get for around $590, or the Grizzly G0584, which I can get (delivered) for $425. Same size...
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    Watching the Del Stubbs Bowl Turning video, he...

    Watching the Del Stubbs Bowl Turning video, he recommended that you just use drywall screws. So that is what I have always done, and never had a problem. They have a good aggressive thread and are...
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    Richard, Thanks for your comments. Can you...

    Richard,

    Thanks for your comments. Can you help me understand what the drawbacks are of this lathe? I know that it doesn't have computerized variable speed, etc., but for $500 seems to be a pretty...
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    Delta 46-715 Lathe

    I stumbled on this site recently and have been enjoying myself immensely trying to get to know all the posters. A lot of skilled woodworkers with some good information. Thanks for having me. That...
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