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    How much do you want?? I make it to ATL at least...

    How much do you want?? I make it to ATL at least twice a month. I've got a bunch. PM me and we can get the details worked out....
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    I really like the chatoyance of the wood and...

    I really like the chatoyance of the wood and finish it adds a nice depth to the piece. I enjoyed the overall presentation and the detail at the rim is first rate. It begs to be held and examined....
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    Duplicator

    Rob,

    I have the VEGA unit and have used it many, many times. It works just great! It provides NEARLY perfect replicas of antique spindles, newel posts, and columns when called upon to do so and...
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    Your reasoning seems pretty sound. One of my...

    Your reasoning seems pretty sound. One of my machines is the smaller model 45 and I really love it. Parts are getting to be an issue to find for both the model 90 and model 45. Ebay has made things a...
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    I agree, looks to be a some type of Cherry. Good...

    I agree, looks to be a some type of Cherry. Good score there, and a nice job on the turnery.
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    Traveling Plans

    My wife and I are going to be in the Conway Arkansas area from tomorrow until Thursday. She is interviewing for jobs currently. Anyone in the area wanting to get together and talk turning? Any advice...
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    I have been buying canning wax for years at the...

    I have been buying canning wax for years at the local grocery store. I melt it in an old pan on a hot plate and when I am done I just unplug it and let the wax firm up again in the pan. I guess one...
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    I agree with Jim there. I buy my CA at Hobbytown...

    I agree with Jim there. I buy my CA at Hobbytown USA at 1/2 the cost of most mail order outfits...
    www.hobbyshopnow.com
  9. sorry Mark, I was thinking of putting it on the...

    sorry Mark, I was thinking of putting it on the "front" so it could be utilized without collecting chips...:cool:
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    Have you given any thought to casting a new concrete base? I would think a guy could attach a 2x4 inside the sonotube with a couple of 1-1/2" angles attached to the 2x. Remove the 2x and you have a...
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    Yes?!?

    Depends on what you are wanting to do with the machine. If you need to be able to move your machine around your shop then casters are the only good way to go. As long as you lock the casters when in...
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    Personally I would make the base lof the pedestal...

    Personally I would make the base lof the pedestal larger and use a taper from bottom to top maybe a spindle 5/32" at the bottom to 1/8" maximun at the top of the pedestal. I would also use a wood...
  13. I aggree with Philip completely. That being said,...

    I aggree with Philip completely. That being said, any and every tool / machine is only as safe as its operator. You aren't his "operator" but you are his friend. Just be his friend and get him...
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    Do not do anything!!!

    "I" think that you should quickly bag that blank and get it on the next UPS truck headed for Nebraska where, upon arrival, we can "properly dispose" of that dangerous and defective blank......
  15. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

    I can't wait to see what you come up with!
  16. you've got mail Dan as well...

    you've got mail Dan as well...
  17. You've got mail...

    You've got mail...
  18. A plan you can start with...

    Mark
    I have been watching this thread develop and have posted earlier regarding the use of concrete. You are headed in the right direction, just allow me to steer you a little bit... I have a plan...
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    I am planning to use a solid 24" x 24" piece 42"...

    I am planning to use a solid 24" x 24" piece 42" tall and have the spindle set at about 36". I will set 4 #6 rebar verticals per side and set a mat of #6 rebar 6" O.C. above and below the spindel....
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    Have you given any thought to making the head...

    Have you given any thought to making the head stock from concrete?? You could embed some steel plate with a through hole and attach your tapered bearing to the embedded plates with four grade eight...
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    Hmmmm...

    I have not ever had a need to use grain filler on any spindle work. What seems to be the trouble, is the wood chipping off at the beads? Does it just feel "fuzzy" one way after tooling and sanding?...
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    Sawstop contractor saw

    I am currently looking for a new contractor style tablesaw. I am looking at the Saw Stop and the Powermatic. I am familiar with the Powermatic as several of my buddies own that saw and really like...
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    First thing I would do is reset the miter sled....

    First thing I would do is reset the miter sled. Accurate rings start on the saw. I use a simple horizontal hand sanding jig similar to what others have mentioned. Just a couple of light, slow and...
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    ;) I have used my powermatic model 45 for this...

    ;) I have used my powermatic model 45 for this pretty often for the last 12 years and have had no issues. The capacity is only 12" Diameter so the rings are not huge. I have found that properly...
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    Thanks for the information!:)

    Thanks for the information!:)
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