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Pretty timely question, I've just switched from foam in a can to shave soap. Been thinking of making a cup for the soap.

Any characteristic scent? The coloring almost looks like bradford pear...

Dan, that's pretty awesome! If I ever get around to building a sawbuck for logs, I'll be referencing this post. Thanks!

Olaf,

That looks like an awesome shop! I'm still in half of the garage... Y'all's work is awesome and I love that bandsaw too! Old tools are just awesome, I've got a bigggg 1920's Tannewitz...

That looks really nice. Not enough can be said for a good shape.

Another thing you can do it heat up the area with a propane torch. Not glowing red or anywhere close to that. Just be sure to evenly heat the area with the flame and that will help. Let it cool,...

Daryl,

I'm assuming that the two motors are both rated at the same speed. HP is a function of torque, RPM, and voltage. So, a lower speed motor with the same voltage and HP rating will have...

That's an awesome haul! I totally second David's "YOU SUCK" but only in good fun :D Looks like you'll be busy!

A few years back I turned several vases from old fence posts. Like everyone else has said, it's hard stuff. I usually turn harder woods like oak and hickory so the locust didn't seem that much...

David,

I really like the S&P shakers. Good job on the subtle burn line to tell salt from pepper. You were thinking ahead there!

Great shape on the rice bowls and I like the chop sticks too!

Spalted maple doesn't get much better than that! Looks like there is a little figure in there too!

Great form and the pictures are nice too!

David,

Well done! I really like the approach you took with the upper finial. It too reminds me of swans. In my opinion the upper finial should have necked down a bit more before it flared back...

+1 to letting us know where you're located. I bet lots of people here would be glad to help you out.

Now for my two cents. I'd be tempted to take the spindle to a machine shop and have them...

I really like both of these. Graceful forms for beautiful wood always makes a winner. Good job!

Very nice indeed. Anyone would be proud to display that in the foyer.

Am I the only one that didn't have any trouble with the WC grinder? I upgraded the platforms (which I would link to but might get in trouble...) and just used a diamond hone to true up the wheels. ...

Rob,

Great job! I Olive wood is quite striking and really makes a statement. I have a special place in my heart for Wenge though and I'm so happy to see another turner be brave enough to...

Cool! Always fun when you make the piece too big for the tent. :) I like the finishing technique you used.

On another note. Is that an LED bulb you have in the lamp at your lathe? If so how...

Mike,

Nice bowl! I'm itching to turn some box elder, that stuff is just beautiful.

Bryce,

I replaced the banjo nut with one of these http://www.mcmaster.com/#control-handles/=q4iq9o and the tailstock nut with one of these http://www.mcmaster.com/#control-handles/=q4iqpe

I've...

Michael,

I've had really good luck with DNA drying. So far every piece I've DNA soaked as dried without any cracking. Yes, this includes cherry.

I've had one of the Wood River keyless chucks for a past few years and have enjoyed it. I've never experience any slippage with the chuck and once it broke in, the scrolling was very smooth.

I have a husky 55 Rancher with a 20" bar and a ripping chain I bought used. I also have a Stihl 026 with an 18" bar and a ripping chain that was given to me. They are both great saws, but when it...