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