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Gotta go with Scott on this one. It's pretty easy.

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If money and space were no object, I'd get the big daddy of all lathes past, present, and future, the Oliver. Either an 18 (32" x 96") or a 20D. I'd pay to have it restored and retro-fitted with a...

You're going to be in hog heaven.

Here's couple tips:
It doesn't come with Allen wrenches, so unless you want to be bitterly disappointed when you're all geared up to assemble it, make sure you...

Great story, Reed!

Amen, Gordon. There's plenty of junk made in the good ol' USA and Canada. People aren't machining these things by hand -- it's all done to requirements by complex machines. You specify junk, you...

John,

If you can make a weekend trip up to Traverse City, take Lyle Jamieson's 2 day hands on class. Best money you'll ever spend.

Alex

Turners have the nicest wives.

Manufacturing quality has little to do with where the product is made. It has everything to do with the specifications and requirements that the contracting company places on it's sub, and the...

Lathes are the same as anything else. You get great returns up to a certain point, then the law of diminishing returns starts to kick in and you have to pay the big bucks for small gains.

It...

Thanks for the info. My head almost spun when I went to the electrical isle at the Depot. So many combinations for 220...

In the picture, the receptacle you can see has the 3 prong circular pattern (hot, hot, ground). Is that the plug configuration that the 3520b comes with?

Alex

I'm with Curt. If you take the time to set things up correctly, roughing between centers is as safe as it gets.

Malcolm, you're in a different world than the rest of us..! I'm absolutely fascinated by your use of half/quarter bowls to make ribbon shapes. The whole construction-deconstruction-reconstruction...

Wow Mike -- I think it's fantastic. Form, design, finish -- you really nailed it. Very impressive.

Hi Glenn,

Make sure you tell your son it looks like he's got a natural talent for turning. You both should be very proud. If he keeps at it, someday I'll be putting out big money to take classes...

Here's what I do:

1. Start with the blank between centers. Take an educated guess at the balance point and tighten the quill JUST ENOUGH so the point of the drive center is engaged, but not the...

Taking some intensive training the way you did is the only way to go. You just short-circuited your first year or two of stuggling, and the long term gains are exponential.

I like your piece --...

Fantastic...! You have an excellent eye.

I gotta say.. being who's son he is, for $120 I would have gone with Osolnik. But congrats none-the-less.

Thanks for the updated information...!

Sure enough, they updated their specs the the website as well:

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=83571&stc=1&d=1204919312

Wow.. at 30k glass beads those platter must cost about $1500 to make. Incredible workmanship.

Could you tell if they were "buried" in CA or epoxy? I'm very curious if they're placed and sanded...

No point in making it a dedicated circuit, really. If you're going to make it a 20A run you might as well throw another outlet in along the way. Can't hurt!

Thanks for the feedback folks. As always, I appreciate the insight.

Alex

Anyone out there watch this DVD and have comments (positive or negative)? How about Cindy's new DVD, Fabulous Finial Box?

I'm looking for some design fundamentals for finial turning, and Cindy...

Jim,

I'm very impressed with your composure on camera. You carry yourself well, speak with confidence, and, I think, left a great impression with the viewer. Marry that with your excellent work...