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Shellac or poly works for the edges. As for attaching it pre-drill the hole and use something with deep coarse threads.

It's been far too long since I left NH, sold off the whole shop :( save what I could move with me. I'm still a crippled woodworker, no table saw or band saw etc but with the hand power tools (mostly...

it's pretty neat... It duplicates alot of functions, like a router table, radial arm saw etc....

If I had to start from scratch it would be an interesting idea, though I don't like multi purpose...

and will read you hours of disclaimers every time you call.....

The lathe is alive again thanks to Ray Binnicker.... fixing the headstock was almost as fun as turning itself... now back to learning how to turn!

I have an MDF topped bench... I used 2x layers of 3/4 MDF and then topped it with a piece of melamine ply from the borg... it was just as cheap as the MDF. Plus I can just replace the melamine as a...

Hmmm there is a huge Timken operation about 30 min from here in Keene NH... I hear they are pretty much top notch for bearings...

roller bearings?

I have a replacement on the way... :)... I plan on taking a class or two. I have a guy on my team at work that's been turning for awhile but he does mostly pens and such....

the magnet didn't stick... and it was cracked when I bought it...

oh and if it helps when looking at the broken piece the broken edge is "sparkly"

I'm not sure, the broken piece is pretty light but the legs etc are cast iron...

I'm waiting for OWWM to approve my registration.... and the log ended up falling to the floor with very little drama.... I have access to a mig welder but I lack the skill to "make it right"

And I...

Well I guess this is what happens when you buy a $25 lathe and chuck up something out of balance and well a bit large.

Does anyone have an old headstock laying around?

Ok I got some 20w non-detergent oil (couldn't find the other stuff) and the electric motor oil etc... I definately want the live center... the one on it is almost scary....

What type of oil should I be using?

I just picked this lathe and the turning tools up last night for $25!!! It works fine though it seems is needs some maintenance and the chisels need sharpened. It's a 50's era delta/homecraft 11"...

Hey, that's a good idea. Maybe I'll do that when I put a countertop on it. The wax + poly on the top does not handle the hot hair tools well. I want to do the top in granite tile.

These are my first two projects so far. I'm working on some cherry end tables now. On the cabinet just a disclaimer, it does need a counter top but it's for my sister and she hasn't wanted to spend...

*EDIT* DOH! Wrong forum again!

ummmm yah... that is a bit understated.... "Causing imminently dangerous flying dado blades of death" seems more properly stated....

I have the entire show downloaded... all seasons... I'd get a DVD set if I knew it was out there?!?

I saw that one but it's not really close enough to what I want... as for norm none of his are close but I'll bookmark that one... Until I get the patience to become proficient at sketchup that is...

Where do you guys buy plans from? So many of the sites online seem, well amateur (mostly due to their web design). I need to make a simple mission style end table with a drawer but I keep putting it...

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