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    Thanks guys, I will be simple to file and...

    Thanks guys,

    I will be simple to file and smooth the surface. I'll also put a small radious on the sharp corners of my parting tool. I think that will be a good start. The hardened rod sounds...
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    Resurfacing tool rest edge?

    Hello folks,

    I have not posted in quite some time.

    I have a question about tool rest edges. Both of my tool rests have accumulated nicks and burrs on the rest edge that cause my tools to...
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    Many of the 18th and 19th century salt, sugar and...

    Many of the 18th and 19th century salt, sugar and tea boxes I've seen were lined with sheet tin, or in some cases tin foil (not aluminum). That helped protect the contents from moisture and kept it...
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    Thanks for the advice from all, The main...

    Thanks for the advice from all,

    The main spindle I turned and then drilled. I placed it on a V Groove to bore the hole on my drill press. The trick was compensating for the tapered shape of the...
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    Spindle turning with right angle holes?

    I'm making a lace makers lamp that has a spindle that requires a hole drilled into it at right angles to the center line of the piece. This hole will be used to connect an arm with candle holder.
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    Greg, I have one and love it. It is...

    Greg,

    I have one and love it. It is extremely quiet and vibration free. It would be a great beginner lather for smaller projects. However, its throw is 9 inches or less and it is really made...
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    Record Power lathe on ebay

    First of all, I have no financial interest in this auction. But if you know some one who needs an excellent quality entry level lathe, this deal cannot be beat. I bought one of these from this same...
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    I ordered a set of hor devors (sic) utensiles...

    I ordered a set of hor devors (sic) utensiles from Penn State to make for a Christmas gift. What would be the best finish for the handles? I know they would never be dishwasher safe, but need...
  9. Thread: Drill Press

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    Bernie, Looks like you picked a good one. ...

    Bernie,

    Looks like you picked a good one. The laser indicater is really a neat idea. I suspect most tools will have that some day. I have never seen one with a crank, that must be a new idea...
  10. Thread: lathe belts

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    I was able to find belts from my Record Power...

    I was able to find belts from my Record Power lathe from beltsforanything.com. If your belt has an industry standard size, they will have it......usually at a fraction of what a belt from the lathe...
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    Ed, I've thought of that also, just not sure...

    Ed,

    I've thought of that also, just not sure how to make it work length wise. A .308 case is closer to the right length, but of course was not the cartridge used in the Model 1903. Now if I get...
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    1903 Springfield Pen

    I turned a fountain pen today from some special walnut. I cut a stock for a US Model 1903 Springfield Rifle into pen blanks. (Don't worry the stock was not usable or restorable for use on a rifle.)...
  13. Thread: Drill

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    I bought a floor drill press from HF last month...

    I bought a floor drill press from HF last month when it went on sale for $169. I think it has either a 3.5 or 4 inch stroke. I would not have bought one of the HF floor pressess if I had not had...
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    Thanks for all the responses. Can a straight...

    Thanks for all the responses.

    Can a straight skew be converted to a rounded version...or is that something I will need adult supervision for?:)
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    Using a skew like Richard Raffan

    I'm just starting to develop my turning skills so please bear with me if this is a old subject or simple question. I have learned alot from this forum already and really appreciate having access to...
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    Thanks Tom, I found a parts diagram for the...

    Thanks Tom,

    I found a parts diagram for the motor on line. It has not centrefugal switch, and only one capacitor. If blowing out does not help it I'll order the capacitor from Sears. Bad thing...
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    Thanks guys, I'll blow out the back of the...

    Thanks guys,

    I'll blow out the back of the motor and the switch area before I do anything else. I usually vacum it out after use and that has seemed to work over the years, but you never know. ...
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    Bad capacitor maybe?

    I have a Craftsman 10 inch table saw that I bought used about 10 years ago. It has served me well, but now the motor has trouble starting. It will hum, but not turn. :cool: If I hit the restart...
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    Beltsforanything.com

    I got an odd size of "J" belt from these folks for my English Record Power lathe. They were $8 each and they only charged me actual postage of 63 Cents!:D
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  20. Thread: pen kits

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    Fun-line kits

    Penn-State has the cheapest kits I've found. I buy them for the "give-away" pens I make. They have several finishes in their "fun-Line" brand. They cost about $1.50 a kit if purchased in bundles...
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    Question on finishing acrylic pens

    I'm turning my first acrylic pen. Does an acrylic pen finished to 12000 grit require any type of finish or is it left plain?

    Thanks!
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    Good source for Poly-V belts

    This may be old news to some but thought I would share. I decided to buy an extry drive belt to have on hand for my Record Power lathe. The US distributor wants $20 and the folks in the UK want $26...
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    Bowl gouges same as fingernail gouges?

    SWMBO has offered to buy some turning tools for my birthday. I'm just getting into bowl turning. Are fingernail gouges (which I see mentioned in some tutorials) the same as a bowl gouge? I don't...
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    I have a nice mini-lathe already. I was...

    I have a nice mini-lathe already. I was considering the shopsmith mainly because of its other additional capabilities. Right now it is at about $500. If it goes much higher I'll lose interest...
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    Anyone turn on a Shopsmith?

    I have a chance to bid on a almost new shopsmith in an adjcent town. Does anyone here turn on the shopsmith lathe? Does that part of the machine do as well as a purpose built lathe? Does it take...
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