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Reed raised the question about the tip of the cutter being below center-line, at the end of the cut. On first McNaughton coring system I tried, I would adjust the cutter tip to be at center for the...

thanks for the ideas - I have some fresh soft maple I'll have a go with first, I think.

daily thought:
Turners are rarely happy when the ID becomes bigger than the OD.

AL

I have access to a regular sized McNaughton coring system at our senior's workshop but no-one knows how to work it. After reading the short instructions and watching some of the videos available, I...

I sharpen my scrapers by placing them face (top) down on the grinders tool rest and make a light pass. Ensure there are no flat spots at the cutting edge.
I hold the tool slightly down - at about...

But where is the duct tape ;)
Al

Hi Robo hippy,

a couple of questions.
1) Are your scrapers made of carbon or tool steel?

2) How thick are they?

Very impressed with what you showed you can do, with a scraper!
Al Rogers

Thanks All

I'll follow up on these ideas!

Al

Hi,

I've turned a brandy styled goblet last month, from end-grain apple - 8 in dia. I call it "my thunder mug" because it cracked and split so quickly I swear I hear the sound of thunder. :eek:
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We can call it Jerry's porcupine chuck :p

AL

Thanks for the info mike, I will admit I worry more about what kind of mushrooms are in the salad my wife gives me, than the type of finish on the bowl? lol

AL

Thanks all

I'll give the mineral oil a go.
AL

Hi

I'm turning some maple bowls and want to use a "food safe" finish on them. I have used Tung oil but the bowls turn a yellow/ tan colour. Is there a clear finish I could use instead?
Thanks
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Thanks everyone

I'm going to try the Deft Lacquer!

Al

hi,

I've just finished a small closed maple vessel, and want to put on a clear finish. Is there something I could use which will not discolour the white wood? The wipe-on poly I regularly...

Hi

After looking at the jigs you would have to make, I think it would be simpler to use the Wolverine.

There are three adjustments on the wolverine jig.

1) the distance the bottom of the...