I've set up a lot of grinders for turners. Either the Woodcraft grinder or the Delta variable speed will work well. If you have any problems with vibration and wheel wobble do a search on SMC and...
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I've set up a lot of grinders for turners. Either the Woodcraft grinder or the Delta variable speed will work well. If you have any problems with vibration and wheel wobble do a search on SMC and...
I worked in the air pollution field for 40 years and can provide some information here.
The inhalable fraction of dust- that which enters in through the nose and mouth- has an aerodynamic diameter...
Paul:
The Delta will work perfectly. You don't need another grinder. You just need to spend about 30 minutes tuning it up. Let me know if you want the instructions emailed to you.
Don Geiger
Dear Fellow Woodturners:
I am confident you can correct the problems with your grinders if you follow my three step approach:
1) ditch the plastic bushings in favor of steel bushings
2) correct...
It's wonderful and so is Trent. He's one of the most solid, honest and talented guys you'll ever have the pleasure to deal with or meet.
Don Geiger
Dear Fellow Woodturners:
Quite some time ago I was given a Tormek. It sat unused in my workshop for 3 or 4 years. Someone asked me to help them improve their usuage of their Tormek for sharpening...
I just returned home after spending much of the past 4 weeks on the road (Steve was right) with only occasional minor breaks to re-load.
The diamond is replaceable. The shaft/diamond are an...
I was in San Diego recently for a few days and visited Tom Edward's studio/gallery in the Spanish Village in Balboa Park. Also, the San Diego Woodturners, an AAW Chapter, meets on the 3rd Saturday of...
Good eyes Steve! We met at Adam's last week. Some of us turned from one of his spare wheel chairs. It definately put things into a different perspective.
Don
Yes it is!
Don
This is a must see video for all woodturners and craftsmen. I've been to Adam's shop and it's amazing to see what he has accomplished.
Check it out: https://www.vimeo.com/39977398
Don Geiger
Green- sometimes, but not always, they are slinging water out.
They are all turned from freshly cut recovered wood. I turn a ton of these ranging from 10" up to 24" and have a tremendous success rate. To keep them from cracking involves properley selecting and...
Hi Steve:
Sorry it took me so long to reply to your question. I haven't been on SMC much lately. I've been busy turning, demonstrating and teaching.
I live just west of Gainesville, FL. I will...
That's pretty neat, but have you seen the stand Trent Bosch makes? It articulates and rotates and swivels and it already has 1-1/4" X 8 tpi threads on it so you can attach a face plate or chuck. It...
Charlie:
I wish you were coming this year again too. We'll miss you (while we're having fun!!).
Don Geiger
Bill:
One of the board members told me they have over 300 attendees registered again this year. We won't be alone, but apparently there will be few Creekers.
Look me up. It would be nice to...
Your grinder is most likely fine. I have used the same grinder in the past and with a little tune up they work well. Many other turners use the same grinder and have benefitted from the following...
Any of you Creekers planning to attend the Florida Symposium Next weekend? I spoke to Doug Thompson today and he is on his way down. This is a good event. They usually get over 300 attendees.
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I received a new Robust American Beauty on December 12th. I spent 1/2 a day on the 24th, all day the 25th and all day the 26th turning. What a holiday to remember!
Don
Someone asked about the design of the bottoms of the bowls. Here's is a photo of 15 bowls positioned upside down while they were in process. All 15 of these went to one customer and they specifically...
I enjoy posting if there is something of interest going on, but it doesn't pay the bills and being in the shop is more fun than just about anything.
Don
Newberry. It is west of Gainesville.
Here's a photo of 27 natural edged bowls I turned in the past couple of months. Most of these were sold in November. I'm working now to build my inventory up again. I never tire from turning this...
Vacuum chucking- be aware!
Dear fellow woodturners:
I want to share an experience I had with vacuum chucking that was a near disaster. First of all, let me say that I have had a lot of...