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A variation of the saw blade trick:

For pieces finished all over, I make a tripod of push pins, double-face tape, and corrugated cardboard. The double-face tape goes on the bottom of the...

Ken: I hope the doc gave you a discount on his fee to recognize your contribution to the effort.

Joe

Well, I thought they looked great "in person." And good to meet you Glenn.

Folks, it was an Arts and Crafts show with 300 exhibitors, paid admission and parking. Only a few other turners,...

A Rose Engine with an elliptical cam can also do it; other shapes also possible. Not quite the same as "Oval Turning," and there'd be some hand or power sanding needed after the cutter(s) have done...

I like the earrings, but the pin leaves me cold. (Did I really say that?!)

Likely from the same source as your earring findings, get some plastic beads to secure the earrings. I didn't provide...

I prefer Notepad, or similar plain vanilla ASCII. Eliminates needless bells and whistles, and reduces forum storage as well as page loading time. Subject to your browser's capabilities, you can...

Quality of the chuck and adapter may be part of the problem, but 3/16" runout at 6-8" cantilever may not be corrected by replacement of the chuck and adapter alone. At that distance, just a light...

I've used a gap-filling epoxy (J-B Weld) without any heartache. Just seemed like a good idea at the time, even though I'd turned the tenons to mate with internal threads on the ferrule (turned brass...

I've turned only one Christmas tree: a Noble Fir from neighbor's roadside orphan. Be sure to use a faceplate, and maybe a raincoat too. Horrible tearout from the roughing gouge, but cleans up nicely...

Try loosening the jaw screws, close the chuck sort of snug but not tight to place the jaws in proper positions, then tighten the jaw screws. I don't have a Talon, but I've heard this procedure is...

A steady rest is a two-, three-, or four-wheel affair that supports a long workpiece without using the tailstock. For example, drilling a tool handle, hollowing a goblet, and such. Google...

I agree with David, except better to place the cutter below the equator outside, above the equator inside. At these locations, the wood is moving away from the cutter and less likely to have a...

Belt nomenclature can be quite cryptic. Even with national "standards," each manufacturer seems to find a reason to invent their own. BUT, the lengths usually indicate the perimeter, not the...

Confession time. This is where I got the idea for mine. On another forum several months ago. Thanks Al.

In lieu of trying to guess the correct angle, I made mine adjustable.

Joe

Remnant of arm from patio chair - roadside orphan. $0.
1/4-20 hex nut with nylon-insert locking nut. About $0.50 max.
Small chunk of cabinet-grade plywood. About $0.
5/16-18 carriage bolt,...

Charlie, I'm not familiar with the Nova G3. But how are you tightening it? In most chucks, there are two locations for the chuck key; similar to the three locations on a Jacobs drill chuck. None of...

Depends on the mounting and the wood. Often a bowl or vase is mounted in a chuck squeezing a tenon. It doesn't take much of a nudge to knock it slightly loose, so that the work location goes wobbly....

Only three wheels/arms are needed for stability. Think about a tripod. But two wheels are sufficient if located in the right places; the third stabilizing force is provided by you and your cutting...

Welcome aboard, Mike. You can find a local woodturning club by visiting the American Association of Woodturners web site: https://www.woodturner.org/

Boink "AAW Local Chapters" and proceed with...

If the hole is only for attachment to the rest of the cart, it doesn't need to be full length. To assure alignment, I'd suggest mounting the blank between centers to turn a small circular spot near...

Timing motors typically have a self-contained gearbox, and turn verrrry slow. Also forget about stepper and servo motors; they operate in a pulse mode for precise positioning (usually under computer...

Probably at www dot woodturnerscatalog dot com.

Extremely pleasant folks to deal with, BTW.

Joe

What diameter hole, and what is its function? Function question relates to how straight it must be.

For dead straight, the easiest way is likely to rip the blank, rout a half hole in each piece...

With either the T-handle or the Tommy bars (I have both types), I'd suggest tailstock assistance while chucking the workpiece to assure proper centering. With the T-handle especially, use all...

Ditto Michael's. Craft Supplies USA also has "small" and "large" miniature birds. They recommend small for ornaments up to 3" length; large for larger ornaments. Page 99 of their paper catalog...