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    David, it appears that your tenon is touching the...

    David, it appears that your tenon is touching the bottom of the chuck jaws, if so that is a big NO NO! It greatly enhances the probability of a "rapid dismount" of the turning, so always leave a...
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    A better eye for ornaments can be made from gold...

    A better eye for ornaments can be made from gold plated 3/0 Aberdeen fish hooks. They are much smaller and much less expensive as well! Check out Cabelas or Bass Pro Shops for multiple hook packs.
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    An outstanding chunk of burl project, but I...

    An outstanding chunk of burl project, but I suspect the undersized tenon is the source of the vibration. Burls often are out of balance due to several factors such as irregular density, uneven H2O...
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    Some "big time" turners like J.P. Fennell and Don...

    Some "big time" turners like J.P. Fennell and Don Derry turn "backwards" because its more comfortable standing at the lathe, so I tried it. I didn't pursure it because it felt so awkward since I had...
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    I learned to hollow from Ellsworth, and believe...

    I learned to hollow from Ellsworth, and believe his style hollowing scrapers are basic for all future hollowing you will attempt. Practicing on smaller open forms where you can see the tools in...
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    Every time I see these bolt action pens I wish...

    Every time I see these bolt action pens I wish that the bolt handles had been properly positioned. I seem to recall that some kit handles can be reversed to be correct, is this true? As an old...
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    Of course the ideal to assure uniform fit is to...

    Of course the ideal to assure uniform fit is to cut the top from the same blank as the body, and you will still frequently end up with a twist lock fit!
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    A species generally labeled FOG wood(found on...

    A species generally labeled FOG wood(found on ground!), in this instance it is pine, not a good turning wood. The sap, wide rings and soft wood will be no fun to work.:cool:
  9. Looks like a winner to me, but what is a Kukui...

    Looks like a winner to me, but what is a Kukui nut?:confused:
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    The best possible time to cut wood for future...

    The best possible time to cut wood for future turning use is during winter when the sap is down, but we don't always have control of this part of the process of gathering green turning stock.This...
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    MY BAD, I meant checked bag!!!!! :eek: I have...

    MY BAD, I meant checked bag!!!!! :eek: I have been turning long enough to remember the days when we carried on our tools in a piece of PVC pipe with a piece of rope for a shoulder strap, but those...
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    I have a dedicated tool bag that easily fits in a...

    I have a dedicated tool bag that easily fits in a carry-on bag, and use tool shafts with removeable handles. I have an assortment of plastic hose sections that slip over the cutting ends to protect...
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    Use 2 wrenches, as the inserts on most chucks...

    Use 2 wrenches, as the inserts on most chucks have flats, and another wrench for the spindle flats.
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    Unfortunately for the last several years the...

    Unfortunately for the last several years the market for "artsy" bowls like natural edges has been very poor. The most reliable sellers are functional items like user salad bowls and other useable...
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    Never use a washer to chuck on a spindle, and its...

    Never use a washer to chuck on a spindle, and its not advisable to use the spindle lock to unscrew a stuck chuck. The pins that lock the spindle are not sturdy enough on most lathes, and don't ask...
  16. Shearing cuts with the flat wing of a 5/8" bowl...

    Shearing cuts with the flat wing of a 5/8" bowl gouge is my preferred method, and drop the tool handle so that the cutting edge is touching the wood surface on a diagonal rather than flat angle.
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    When you master the swept back wing style gouges...

    When you master the swept back wing style gouges you will not have any need for the old "bullnosed" profile!
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    It really isn't possible to "heal" a crack with...

    It really isn't possible to "heal" a crack with any material, but they can be "disguised" with several of the above methods. But it would be best to let this Osage stabilize for a period to see what...
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    I hope y'all have a drum of green wood sealer,...

    I hope y'all have a drum of green wood sealer, because that cherry will need it ASAP!
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    Been there, done that John!;)

    Been there, done that John!;)
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    John, Thompson tools are measured by the diameter...

    John, Thompson tools are measured by the diameter of the tool steel, rather than the flute width as tools from Europe. A 3/8" diameter gouge would be very small for turning bowls in the size...
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    Roger, your comments about a "smoother" bevel...

    Roger, your comments about a "smoother" bevel between different gouges are not valid if they were both sharpened on the same CBM wheel. The surface of the wheel produces the same surface "texture"...
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    You need to clarify whether you're measuring the...

    You need to clarify whether you're measuring the gouge flute width or the diameter of the tool steel shaft. This is a long standing problem when discussing tools made in either the US or Europe.
  24. Dennis has noted the problem you're encountering,...

    Dennis has noted the problem you're encountering, because you're using a scraper rather than a cutter. Scraping will always leave a less desirable surface than a cutter that slices rather than...
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    Al, wood placed in a plastic bag is asking for...

    Al, wood placed in a plastic bag is asking for problems because the moisture cannot escape and will incite mold, causing blotchy colors and patterns in the wood. I often "stabilize" turned projects...
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