I'm not exactly sure what my shop floor is. Its been so long since I've seen it :)
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I'm not exactly sure what my shop floor is. Its been so long since I've seen it :)
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...