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What size drill bit do I use for the hole in candle holders for 1 inch tapers? I've been told a special bit is required but I can't seem to find a supplier on the net. Thanks, Perry

I bought a floor model Powermatic from a Woodcraft store. The tail stock was never free wheeling but not difficult to turn. In the last month I have cored out a half dozen cylinders for coffee mugs...

Leo,
I always look specifically for your posts since they provide something exceptional every time. What is the finish on this oak piece?

I made the switch and can't say that I got enough of a boost to offset the cost. First there was the cost of the lathe itself, then the 220 wiring of the shop and finally I lost the legs and ballast...

Richard,
Thanks so much for the info, really appreciate those links. Sure looks like the right thing to do. Perry

Richard,
Tell me more about the remote switch for a Powermatic. Where can you get one, how does it work and what's required to install?

I'm moving on from my Jet 1642 to a Powermatic. The Jet worked great but definitely benefitted from the ballast box and 300 lbs of sand. I see that the Powermatic legs have the same casting design...

Jay,
Send me a private message, I may be able to help. Perry

Reed,
Who sponsored the workshop and how did you find out about it? sounds like one of those chances of a life time.
Perry

Jim,
I often use Folger's Instant coffee crystals. They turn to dust as you press them into the crack so no prep time required and then just hit the spot with thin CA. The crystals swell, fill the...

Thanks guys, I had this all wrong. Some how I thought I understood that 6 coats was the standard application for BLO. Mine were thin alright, but it didn't matter this time. Thanks for the help. ...

I have/had a beautiful NE Madrone bowl that I intend to finish with BLO and buff. Three coats of BLO and the woods is still soaking up the liquid. Four coats and I'm stuck with a sticky mess even...

Ken,
I've been working with Pear wood (orchard trees removed from production) the last few weeks and I have yet to get the DNA process to work on this wood. In contrast, the dish soap process has...

Joseph,
Thanks for taking the time to update the list. I was only looking for the common ones that seem to appear in these threads regularly like "BLO" which means nothing to a rookie, but now I...

That list more than covered it, Thanks

Who is the keeper of SMC's acronyms? I read a thread intently trying to gain some information and then hit an acronym that makes no sense to a "newbie" and it becomes rather frustrating. Is there a...

The boys and I recovered a Madrone root ball. Appears to have some burl and must weigh 500 lbs. (about 5 ft across). I pressure washed it so now how do I go about cutting it up and how big should I...

How did you keep the pear wood from cracking. I've roughed out 6 bowls, DNA's part and LDD'd the rest and nearly everyone has cracked as they began to dry. I turned them down to about 1/2 inch...

Beautiful bowl, what would you estimated the finished thickness to be? I really like that carved edge.

Christopher,
The other guys are exactly right. The information you provided is really a great service to some of us new comers. I've been leaving the wood I'm able to salvage in 3 to 4 foot lengths...

Interesting to read all the support for DNA treatment for bowls. I've only tired it a cople times and both blew apart on me when they dried. By comparison I have had total success with the dish...

Dominic,
Thanks for steering me to your review of the 1642, I hadn't found it yet and really appreciate advice from a regular user. Since I don't have 22 in my garage I expect that the 1642 1 1/2...

Thanks to all, Got the message, make shavings with whatever until I can afford "a real ride". Sure appreciate the clarification about mayo and mustard. I read a bunch of old threads last night and...

Totally new to the Creek and can't believe what a great find this is.

I've been turning for about a year on an old Jet 1236 with 300 lbs of sand to hold it in place that I bought used. I haven't...