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    Hi David, I had the PM90 lathe (never heard of...

    Hi David, I had the PM90 lathe (never heard of the 80) which had the 1.5" x 8tpi. There is an insert for the Stronghold that fits as I had one on mine for a while. In addition the vicmarc 120 or...
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    It's a great machine and a fairly easy restore. ...

    It's a great machine and a fairly easy restore. It was my first lathe and mine came from a school shop. I replaced the bearings and added a TECO fm50 vfd and it was brilliant. A bit loud due to...
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    That's a sweet setup for sure. That Glaser chuck...

    That's a sweet setup for sure. That Glaser chuck is certainly a beaut too. Quick question though as I can't tell from the pics - did you screw chuck the reverse as well or use that tenon I see in...
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    "The Reveal" "Behind The Curtain" "Well,...

    "The Reveal"

    "Behind The Curtain"

    "Well, would ya look at that"
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    Hi Curtis, As has been mentioned you need to...

    Hi Curtis,

    As has been mentioned you need to pick a pro-line saw if you want ease of repair and longevity. The 455 rancher is a fair saw (I've used them and I know many own them) it is not part...
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    I've been away from the forums for a bit and came...

    I've been away from the forums for a bit and came back just this morning and found this... RIP Andy - you were an inspiration for many and a funny guy.

    Mike
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    Wow, that quilting is incredible - truly eye...

    Wow, that quilting is incredible - truly eye candy if I've ever seen any... and Cottonwood you say!!! For the pain and frustration of what that wood does to me, I'd put up with it if I knew that was...
  8. Wow, that's wicked. When I looked at first I...

    Wow, that's wicked. When I looked at first I didn't see that - but those are incredible. Beautiful :)

    mike
  9. Well done Ken! I really like that and the elder...

    Well done Ken! I really like that and the elder is a beautiful wood to! You mean 1/4" thick petals right? (.025" would be wicked, but likely wouldn't support the piece :)).

    mike
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    Robust makes a 4" or you can get 3" rests at some...

    Robust makes a 4" or you can get 3" rests at some retailers.

    mike
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    I have a set of 5 and they do a good job. ...

    I have a set of 5 and they do a good job. However, now that I've grown proficient at using a skew - I don't use them anymore. If interested, shoot me a PM and we can work something out perhaps?
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    It won't work on the PM90 Mike, you need a...

    It won't work on the PM90 Mike, you need a specific belt. As I didn't have a jackshaft model, I can't give you specific guidance. However, you could pose this question over at OWWM.org and someone...
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    Nice work Dennis! Food coloring works and RIT...

    Nice work Dennis!

    Food coloring works and RIT does work according to Bernie :)

    Very cool.

    Mike
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    Lionel, That's a nice looking piece for sure. ...

    Lionel, That's a nice looking piece for sure. What really impressed me though is that I originally thought you had turned the entire thing and then carved back to the handles as the grain is...
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    One thing to consider while you have those zombie...

    One thing to consider while you have those zombie killing buddies over. Assembling the lathe can take a bit and getting the legs under the bed in addition to the headstock on the bed once legs are...
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    I've not seen video's for the hollowing system -...

    I've not seen video's for the hollowing system - but I had a good reference for the coring system <sheepish grin> Thanks Terry :)

    The Kelton rig uses the same principles as the Jamieson doesn't...
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    I owned a PM90, acquired by Auction before moving...

    I owned a PM90, acquired by Auction before moving to my current lathe. They are fine machines. I rebuilt my entire unit - so I could likely give you some insights if you're looking for details.
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    That's awesome Jeff! I love how you solved the...

    That's awesome Jeff! I love how you solved the removable top problem too! As John mentioned, I'd wager those would sell real well at craft shows - even at a high price point. There isn't anything...
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    Love the wood, and I really like the nice curve...

    Love the wood, and I really like the nice curve you've got on the inside. The ogee though seems... I don't know small? Unbalanced? After having looked at it about a dozen times now :) I'd...
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    Hi Mike, If you're near a woodcraft, you may...

    Hi Mike,

    If you're near a woodcraft, you may want to consider trying an easywoodtools carbide tool. as you hold the tool flat on the rest and let the rest absorb most of the impacts - it may...
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    I'm in - thanks!

    I'm in - thanks!
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    I need one just about that size Josh as I have...

    I need one just about that size Josh as I have about 20" between my lathe legs and an adjoining cabinet. Is that a craftsman or another brand? I think I need to actually watch for my craftsman club...
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    wow, that's striking David. It's bold for sure,...

    wow, that's striking David. It's bold for sure, but hey - at least I can tell this was still turned on the lathe :) Some of the "newer art" is 99% carving and maybe, at one point it was lathe...
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    Rusty - I just got an email from Don Pencil that...

    Rusty - I just got an email from Don Pencil that he's blowing out his goblet / bowl buffs for real cheap. I'd check there first to save a few $$.

    Mike
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    wow John - you are doing very well indeed in the...

    wow John - you are doing very well indeed in the wood acquisition realm :)

    Say - in case you still have room... I got another pallet in :D Not as much burl, but this one is nearly all english...
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