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What on earth did I just observe??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Wonder if the fella still has all of his...

Anyone here own the Vega 2600 bowl lathe?
If so what do think?

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I have had no problems with the 18" Poineer that I bought from Western Tool using 3/8" 3 TPI. Cutting blanks from 6" to 15" diam. 8" thick.

Ken, My son made the same comments about the photo, I think he will try and tweek it
George, Yes tools are above the lathe

A friend of ours made the comment that they though the photo looked...

My Son is learning photography and recently took this shot of my shop while I was working on a piece.
I thought it was interesting enough to share with you all.
I am very proud of his work, as he...

I tried to get to his website with no success.
Any ideas.
I like the looks of the steadyrest.
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Congratulations Steve, that's great

I dare say this will require a group effort..........
WOWZER!!!!!

Thanks all ya all, appreciate the come back.

Anyone here ever turn redwood?
Thoughts, concerns, complaints,
I have a large amount of redwood and am making slabs and lumber, but also thought I would cut some bowl blanks.
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Sooo Steve,
What are you hoping that santa will put under the lathe for you?

Merry Christmas!!

Many seasons greetings........

Hi Matt,
I am left handed, also ambidextrous.
Just start turning, you will settle into a method and adapt your brain to working with the equipment at hand.
One of the ways that I have adapted is...

Many many thanks and admiration to all of you vets.
God Bless you for your sacrifice.

Wow!
You've pretty much left me speechless
very creative

start the cut on the end of the piece of wood instead of on the side.
Just have to create a different jig to hold the piece of wood.
Shavings will be minimum.
You will also be less likely to hit...

Hey Mike,
You will find the grinder a great addition.
I use mine all the time, and I buy chain by the 100 ft roll about $250.
I cut bowl blanks as well as mill with my chainsaw mill.
When...

Industrial Abrasives
Is that the same as Online Industrial Supply?
http://www.onlineindustrialsupply.com/

I bought the 5" hook & loop packs 80 to 600 grit, I can use them with my orbital...

Hey Dave,
If you were to bring Mesquite blanks with you when you come to Oregon would you be thinking of trading for other species or selling them?
I have seen some of the mesquite pieces here and...

David and Curtis heeerz your chowder
http://www.moschowder.com/

Steve,
How are you doing?
Long time no hear from.
Nice bowl.
Is the wood from the property?
If I had just myrtlewood to turn I would be in heaven, I love it.
Take care
say hi to the family...

Thanks again,
I don't have a Bealle system at this time.
I use a cloth wheel on my drill motor with the piece turning on the lathe.
So I was think more on the polishing abrasives.
Steve, Thanks...

Thanks for the replies everyone

When you buff your poly wipe on finish do you use any buffing compound, polish, or wax?
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Your absolutely correct Hilel this is a great forum.
May God give you His peace that is beyond our comprehension.
Our heart felt prayers are with you.

That my friend is some beautiful wood.
That is a great score.
How far is Mariposa from the central Oregon coast??