Go see your GP.
Type: Posts; User: Bruce Pratt; Keyword(s):
Go see your GP.
Water-based polyacrylic - milky white in the can - crystal clear when dry. I use it on all my light colored wood, maple, ash, Bradford pear, etc.
I'm still working through a couple of gallons of...
Any free wood is always a plus. Really depends on how much end checking and radial/longitudinal splitting there is. The left hand log in pic #2 looks a little suspect in that regard.
Maple will generally have the least grain, giving you the most uniform color, If you want grain, use ash, which can look good with dye, as the harder and softer wood will take up different amounts of...
Walnut heartwood will occasionally show some shades of purple and green, however, they may not persist as the wood dries. Walnut heartwood, like all wood is susceptible to fungal decay, however, it...
Are there any architectural motifs in the church(es) where the chalices will be used which could sources of design inspiration. e.g. flowing curves of #3 vs. bead and cove of #11, same criteria could...
Have a Jamieson, bought it for the extra length. Like it.
Got one, like it. Find it easy to use. A couple of tips:
- position the bowl steady on the side of the lathe (front or back) so the direction of most of your cuts are pushing against the wheels of...
Consider getting the bowl steady instead. It can be used as a steady rest for spindle work, just need to position it on the correct side to support the thrust of your cutting. Also works for its...
My first lathe was a delta midi. Stand for it was basically a saw horse on steroids. Make the top out of MDF (one or two sheets thick) big enough to accommodate the lathe base. Make A-frame legs...
Ran out of anchorseal one time and used some latex paint overlayed with a single smooth layer of clear plastic wrap (grocery store stuff) which was put on while the paint was still wet. Once the...
google cameradownload.dll It is apparently not an uncommon problem. You should find a solution in one or more of the listings.
Famag a.k.a. Bormax
Why the need for the Forstner? Can you just turn the 3" hole in the end of the piece?
If it has a shaft and top nut, the key dimension is overall length from the top (when the PG is in the upright position) of the recess to the top of the shaft. The shaft should protrude about 1/4" or...
if it is 18 at the surface between the pins, it is likely higher, deeper. Use the Anchorseal, wax, or paint + plastic wrap.
Had good experience with the $35-$40 Jacobs chucks. If you are going to use large Forstner bits (>1 1/2 "), make sure to get a keyed chuck, as it is difficult to keep the larger bits from slipping...
Seen it; like it; recommend it to anyone interested the craft tradition of any flavor.
Based on the blue eyes, it is a pretty good bet that your dog is heterozygous for Merle (carrying one merle allele, and one normal allele). Was either parent merle?
In principle yes. For a long cylinder you will either need a really strongly anchored face place or use the tailstock for support, as the cutters will be putting a lot of lateral force on the...
See also The Pencil: A History of Design and Circumstance by Henry Petroski
You can try the clear finishes with UV blockers. General Finishes makes several, but other brands do also. Best solution is just to keep it out of direct sunlight.
That's a pretty big chunk. It would be something of a waste to make a single bowl without coring. Be aware that when you cut into the purpleheart, it will look almost chocolate brown. Do not...
Latex paint "breathes", so by itself won't do much to keep the end grain from cracking. If you want to use paint, cover the wet (with paint) end grain with Saran wrap (or equivalent) ; it will stick...
In wax, the wood is considered wet. If you don't know what you want to do with them, leave them fully covered with wax. When you turn them, either rough or to final, do not let the wood sit open on...