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    I'm not exactly sure what my shop floor is. Its...

    I'm not exactly sure what my shop floor is. Its been so long since I've seen it :)
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    I've bought a vacuum pump and misc. parts to set...

    I've bought a vacuum pump and misc. parts to set up a vacuum chuck for my lathe from Surplus Center. Was very happy with my purchases. Another supplier I've had good luck with is Reid Tool Supply...
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    Ive seen the Jet 1642 lathe at both a trade show...

    Ive seen the Jet 1642 lathe at both a trade show last January in N.J., and at a tool store in Grand Rapids, Mi. in March. It looks GREAT. I'm saving my pennies so I can buy one ( unless I decide I...
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    Ron -- I don't know if an American Association of...

    Ron -- I don't know if an American Association of Woodturners chapter is near you, but if you can hook up with a local chapter, you can find a lot of people willing to help a beginner. If you're...
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    Bill-- Have you thought about using MDF for the...

    Bill-- Have you thought about using MDF for the painted parts? It takes paint very well, is fairly easy to machine [if you can stand the dust] ,and is pretty cheap. My local lumber yard stocks it in...
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    HEY-- Come on , guys! If my wife ever reads this...

    HEY-- Come on , guys! If my wife ever reads this post, I'm going to be in trouble. You're getting way too much done. Pace yourselves! Seriously, I make my living as a carpenter and never seem to have...
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    Keith--You didn't say exactly how big the overall...

    Keith--You didn't say exactly how big the overall counter top is, but Formica [the laminate I'm most familiar with] is available in sheets up to 5' x12'. You would probably need help instlaaling your...
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