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thanks for your response. Will the soy gel remove a clear coat poly?

as far as what kind of stain was I going to use... I'm open for suggestions. In the past I generally go clear but my wife...

I have a pine crib in what I imagine is a clear poly finish.

I want to stain it a dark chocolate

So, other than sanding is their a good way to strip the current stain?? Something non-toxic
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Not looking to sand down or disturb what is currently there, just looking to preserve and condition the wood and the patina from the last 90 years. Basically what do people use on antique furniture...

My friend just picked up a 1918 icebox with an oak exterior. It is in original condition and he intends to leave it that way, but he would like to preserve what is there. Could you give me some...

I'm new to turning, actually just received my new lathe last week. I currently have a small round nose scraper, 3/4 skew and parting tool, these are cheap craftsman chisels I picked up on...

I appreciate all the responses, they are all very helpful. I guess I did get some nice feedback on both sides of the fence. I was wondering why some of the round bit are used flat and some on an...

I can only go based on what I hear, some people have said they can cut 10-15 bowls without turning the bit, and the bit square or round has 4 sides, so that would be 40-60 bowls on one bit. If that...

I fully understand and respect the tradition aspect of wood turning or woodworking in general. At the same time I believe if someone in the 1700's was given a 12 inch compound sliding miter saw with...

Nathan, as a newer turner I am hearing conflicting reports so it leads to some confusion. The salesman at Woodcraft made it sound like a dull carbide blade is still better than a sharp HSS chisel....

As someone who is newer to turning I need to ask, why would someone use traditional HSS chisels over carbide cutters like Easy Wood Tools?

With Easy Wood Tools, or products like them, I can buy a...

My wife and I both have one of those ss "canisters"... The ones that where so popular the last few years. They do smell like metal (obviously) and she doesn't like the way the water taste. I have...

Wondering if anyone uses something other than plastic or stainless. My wife would like a ceramic or glass insert but I'm not sure where to get one.

If you use stainless who do you think makes the...

Got this one for Christmas, thought it was cheap for such great reviews. 4.5 stars on Amazon is pretty solid for 136 reviews. ...

This is how I feel.

Yes the lathe is the cheapest tool.... if you consider all other things you buy to go with it as 1 tool.

Jeff, I understand what your saying. I would love top end but if you have a set amount of money to spend you have to choose what falls in your budget.

If my new car budget will afford a Chevy...

Bernie,
How do you like the General Woodturners Finish? It is made in my backyard so I figured I should use it :)

Derek,
I live in Wisconsin and have found a local turners club. I have an interest in turning just about anything.... to a certain extent. I would probably focus on bowls, vases, hollow forms,...

On their site it is $499 and they don't have one in my state.

Brian, your correct, $200 does not buy a lot of high quality tools... but I look at it as getting $200 in tools for free... if you know what I mean. I'm not in the market for chisels that cost $40 to...

I appreciate all the helpful responses. I'm still high on the Delta, just hope to see a good sale soon. I know a new tool like the Comet could have some bugs, would be nice if it came out a year ago...

I get 10% off at Woodcraft, so the prices would be $450 vs $630... for the extra $30 bucks I think I rather go through Woodcraft. I never ordered anything quite like this through Amazon, if I had an...

Not to throw a monkey wrench into this thread, but at one time I had the JET 1220 on my list, it is now the same price as the Delta... at least at Woodcraft... I do like the 20 in capacity. Making a...

I fully understand the 46-460 is a quality lathe, but I also understand Nova is known for producing a high quality product. So assuming both will be a high quality piece... it is just hard for me to...

Have the Kindle Fire... love it. Think it is about perfect size for web browsing, especially when you reclining or laying flat... at that point the 10 inch device is a bit large/bulky. Think it has a...

Sorry didn't see where you said in March... must have been a pretty big sale?