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I've been trying to turn handles for taps, ice cream scoops, pizza cutters, etc. for awhile now. I need a finish for these high use applications that I can put on quick, looks good, and is durable....

Probably the best reason yet. Thanks guys. What should I buy? https://www.woodcraft.com/products/beall-wood-buff-system is this what I'm looking for? Are the bowl attachements worth it? I do bowl...

Looking to get a buffing system. Thinking of a 8" buffer from HF and maybe their brown (tripoli?) and white (???) compound sticks. Any thoughts on this? It would clear $90 with coupons etc.

I've been puting OB Shine under my CA with mixed results. Wondering if the oil is messing with my finish. What do you all use? I'm trying to put finishes on pieces really quickly. Making money...

I've got a motor and want to make a 12" disk sander. How do I make the faceplate? Is there someone who manufactures them out of aluminum? I though about making one out of MDF but it seems like if...

Just wondering where I can start using dye. What products/procedures work best for you guys? What's something foolproof that I can start with?
Thanks

I'm going to put a router in my outfeed table. I have a 1618 that comes with a large allen key to use as a lift on the micro adjustment. Would this work instead of a lift or do I just want to bite...

Pretty clever!

Ordered 100 for $10 plus shipping from Amazon. Thanks man.

If you're one of those people who put feet on your cutting board what do you use? I'm definitely buying in bulk and cranking these out right now.
What about this?...

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Looking for something for end grain cutting boards, small pieces, etc.

Thanks everyone.

Thanks Don.

I'm building a drum sander because I cant afford one. Right now I've got a .5hp 17xxrpm motor and I'm looking for a 1 or 1.5hp one. What I'm really curious about is the table. I've watched about a...

Please link the review in the penturners forum.

Yeah! What happened to the dommekracht????!!!! I gotta know!!!!!! :D

I have the HF lathe and have found it extremely adequate. However, I only turn bowls at about a 10" diameter. Anything over that and you're going to have problems. It has decent power and my next...

+1 on finding a mentor or a turning club. Eric Gourieux helped me immensely. Also, I would recommend sharpening freehand without a jig. It's actually really simple for lathe tools. Much simpler...

Can you tell me more about your finishing process?

Thanks for the advise. I've been turning wood that was split into firewood sized chunks for about a month now. I've turned 4 pieces and only one has gotten a tiny crack. All of the bowls are under...

I have seen a bunch of tutorials about turning green wood. Everything from coatings to paper bags to "turn it thin and let it do it's thing/pray".

What are your approaches? I have been only...

The local firewood magnate has given me freedom to roam around the piles. He uses convicts as workers from the local court system as a rehabilitation system. The guys have about 6 teeth between all...

If it doesn't have to be too fancy then just do a plywood slab with mitered trim on top of it. You don't need floating panels or anything like that. Just put it on like you would trim and forget...

I have been doing all of my sharpening on a grinder with wheels that I have no idea what grit they are or when they were last dressed. I free hand everything and am comfortable doing that. However,...

Who is Stu and what are you all talking about? I need to get into waterstones (or at least away from scary sharp).

This is very helpful. I'll take a look at using my scraper.