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    368386My humble beginnings of a shop I live in...

    368386My humble beginnings of a shop
    I live in Northern California and finding good saws that are on display are few and far between. Segmented turning is definitely in my future (just finished a...
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    Supporting cast member the tablesaw

    I'm building out my wood turning chop and lm now looking at a tablesaw. Dust collection is good bandsaw is good grinder subpar but good wheels..
    my question is
    contractor or cabinet saw, being a...
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    To fill or not to fill #2

    Thanks for your opinions
    I decided to have a large/ wide rim and remove a reasonable amount and not break through,For now. It's a bit on thick at the rim, but the Art dept ( wife) said "it only...
  4. To fill or not to fill that is the question

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    The void doesn't give me a lot of wood to remove from the inside
    its app 15+" 2-3" deep.my first platter
    i can say the hell with it and cut the inside thin and have a hole in this...
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    I'm a new turner,what I see (someone correct me...

    I'm a new turner,what I see (someone correct me if I'm wrong) The tighter the transition is the harder it is to make the turn you loose bevel contact. On tight transitions I use a conventional bowl...
  6. When do you give up on a bowl and start a new bowl

    365753365754365755365756This is black acica I like the shape but it's getting fine cracks. would you move on and why.ive been turning about 6 mo. And I mostly have wet wood so I don't have a lot of...
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    i use leveling casters from McMaster Carr each...

    i use leveling casters from McMaster Carr each caster max weight of 300 lbs thumb wheel adjusts the rubber feet taking the load off the wheels (preventing flat spots)364374
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    i use adjustable casters from McMaster Carr,...

    i use adjustable casters from McMaster Carr, rubber pads take the weight off the wheels preventing flat spots on the wheels and absorb vibrations to keep lathe on the floor.
    worth the money? to me,...
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    I got the 2445T12 drilled and tapped the legs to...

    I got the 2445T12 drilled and tapped the legs to 1/2"
    Each caster good for 300lbs.
    They are perfect for me I don't plan on moving it too much and keeping the weight off the wheels will keep them...
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    I use leveling casters from McMaster-Carr they...

    I use leveling casters from McMaster-Carr they have a thumb wheel to raise and lower my lathe
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    Any jet 1840 owners out there?

    Hello all
    this is my first post.
    I'm ready to upgrade from my 3 month old (new to me) 1946 shopsmith.
    cant seem to find owner reviews for the 1840 Evs jet. Suppliers quoting specifications is not...
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