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Thanks for the complement Dennis. The box elder was a lot of fun and was the last peice I did before shutting down the lathe (err, finally saved up enough to buy it and only used it 5 times:( at...

After taking two years off from turning with our first child and probably two more years with baby number two due in 10 more weeks, my wife would like to show case my old work so others can see,...

Decisions decisions - now I've got to add the Grizz to the list! Thanks for the opions, when I get home I'm going to measure up the logs I have to see if 12 or 13 really makes a difference for...

Howdy All - I’ve been out of the shop since my daughter was born last year, but it looks like it’s time to get out there again and I need your help! I’m looking to add full size band saw to my...

Howdy all – I’m going to try out a non-poly or oil/wax finish. Here is what I’m working with. The woods are lacewood, cherry, curly and ambrosia maples. I mixed 50/50 BLO and MS wiped it on and...

Hi All! I’m going to build a changing table to match the crib that I just built for baby #1 due in 6 weeks. I crib is cherry and I want the table to match. I’m not interested in using ply for the...

Thanks for all of the suggestions! I picked up half of it last night and the other half this afternoon. Its stacked in the shop and waiting for me. I was hoping to get it started this weekend, but...

The wood was all 4/4 dry before he planed it down to 3/4 squared/jointed it. Will it still bow and twist while its aging at my shop? Does it need the full two weeks since it was dry? Thanks

Howdy Everyone – don’t tell those crazy turners, but I’ve got some flatwork to do and for the first time its not going to be MDF! I’m looking for any hints, tricks, worries and general advice for...

Gary - I've had this happen a few times using stablized woods. My mandrel is 1x8TPI threaded so this may not work for you, but I heated the inside of mine with a small propane torch which made the...

I was thinking that the roller would get pretty messy as well. Since it would be for small items, I'll just go with the home made hammer I started last night. Thanks for the help!

Howdy - I'm looking to try my hand at veneer hammering with hide glue. Instead of using a veneer hammer, would it be okay to use a roller like Rockler's J-handled power roller to squeeze out the...

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Ben - I'm interested in learning about this two. After my crib is built next on the list are a couple of humidors. I have my own questions to add.

Is hide glue okay to use on the...

What can I say Steve, I've got booze on the brain!

That looks amazing! After doing a couple of piercings with just a Dremel, I picked up the flex shaft to make it easier. You've inspired me to get all of my pens done and break it out and give it a...

Okay so I’ve been less then active on the Creek lately, though been still checking in and reading regularly. Mostly everything by lathes have seen has been all production stuff, about 20 items a...

I'm in the process of setting up the PSI version now, though it too freak'n cold to be in the shop at the moment. Bought the Delta 8" variable speed grinder and the PSI jig both from Amazon. I saw...

I am interested in trying out veneering (esp with the sale today at veneersupplies.com). One question that I have is since I'll be doing small items to start, can I put more then one thing in a bag...

Hi Billy - I have the VS model and its a very good lathe. I'm glad that I bought this version over a Jet just so that I would have extra cash for the rest of the stuff needed to turn pens when I...

Rob - I've been using it for about almost 2 years and haven't had any complaints. I got mine from Amazon, free shipping, no sales tax, and it was $70 cheaper then buying from PSI directly.

Wayne

John - I have the Baracuda 4 and don't have any complaints.

Jim - Last weekend I had the same problem with my new chuck (had to reduce down from 1.5x8 to 1.25x8, I have the same lathe as you). The toothed washer that the was supposed to be used between the...

I wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone for their comments - you "guys" gave me an extra warm and fuzzy feeling inside.

Wayne

Michael - I had to laugh when you pointed to the white/blue one was your favorite. My wife wanted that material, I couldn't stand it. I displayed all of these pens on my desk at work and every...

Jerry - its one of my favorites to turn. There is a lot of risk of tear out because the red is a different density. A little CA helps a lot, but watch out the CA doesn't like it too much and it'll...