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Thanks for all of the advice and the link, I'll take a look at that. I think I'll take a hard look at the LV. I looked at the Crown gents saw but wanted to try the pistol grip handle, I could change...

I was looking at western style dt saws and I haven't noticed any in the under 50 range, other than the borg. I have a japanese saw but wanted to try the western style, I would prefere new as I can't...

Thanks for the link Jeff, i didn't know about that. It's a raining all weekend, I'll enjoy looking through those.

I seal the bark with with sanding sealer - Zinsser Bullseye SealCoat. I keep the finish off the bark because I dont want to build up coats.

Edward
You might want to check out owwm.com Stands for Old Woodworking Machines, they have a ton of info there. I have a 46-525 from the 60's and find the site useful. Don't know if the rules allow...

Ian
I have the Oneway Talon and love it, simple to adjust with 1 key, like on a drill press but larger. HartvilleTools.com is were i bought mine, they usually have the best price and have great...

Steve

I do them same as above but sometimes i use an old foam sanding block and cut a piece about 1" square and use that to pad the sandpaper. It seems to conform to the shape of the form a...

Hey Bill
I have the Holdfast and it works pretty well. Mine pulls around 20, sometimes a little less but alot of times its over around 22. I seal the wood before mounting because it will leak if...

I understand the need for using a set screw for clearence issues but when they use button head screws with allen heads i just dont get it. Why use one of these that almost always strips out or you...

Man, you guys are awesome. Been working pretty late and no time for anything, finally got some time to get on-line and lo and behold, a ton of suggestions, thanks!
I'll have to let my event planner...

I'm taking the family to Chicago in the next couple weeks, any suggestions on things to see woodturning related? My wife has the museums, aquariums, etc down so I'm looking for something fun:p
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Hey Tom

That looks great, you got me thinking about some more storage for mine. When you put the sand in are you going to put it in bags or pour in? I put mine in the 2 gallon zip lock bags...

Hey Rob

If it's not very big I would give it a good soaking with thin ca. After you take it out of the dna I would just keep it wrapped in a paper bag with an opening in the top for a couple of...

Hi Bill
I just received her kit last week, it's the one for $80 with the bit and mandrel. I just find the center of the stopper blank, drill the hole to depth, put the mandrel on your lathe, and...

Thanks for the replies and the great info. I don't know how O.B's Shine Juice will work but I love the name. I have plenty of rattle can spray lacquer so I'll try that first.
I just received Ruth...

Wow! that looks great. I like the detail at the botom of the black rim.

I just ordered some of the bottle stoppers from Ruth Niles, what a nice lady. These are the first stoppers I'll be doing, what type of finish do you use? For some reason I have a bottle of Mylands...

Keith

You make a good point about the signature. I was referring to inlaying it that way it would not peel off.
I would not trade anything in the world for my son to find one of my pieces later...

Nancy

I can see were it would "cheapen" the piece if they were what I called stickers but they are wood veneer with an adhesive back. The fact that they are engraved and can be inlayed into the...

I checked Hartville Tools site and it looks like (according to their site) that they available May 11. Part # is 24430.

Bill

I have the One Way Talon and it works great. Hartville tool has, as far as I know, the best price @ $142.

I'm in... thanks for the donation

bill

Thanks guys, I'll check on bay. I wasn't sure what rpm was needed, type etc.
Sorry to disappoint Jim;) I did smash my toe if you want to see that:eek:

Bill

I have seen some the the piercings and wondered what you guys are using successfully. Maybe a Dremel... Also what type of bit? Any other tips would be great.

Thanks
Bill

Would the termites "pop" in the microwave?:eek: I would freeze then rough turn to see the damage and decide from there.

Bill