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  1. Since the 4th is my birthday I should have a...

    Since the 4th is my birthday I should have a great chance!

    Thanks,

    Brad K.
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    Memorial Frame / Shadow Box Design

    I have a friend that just lost his father and would like for me to build a memorial frame / shadow box to display a 5x7 picture, his motorcycle license plate (4x6) and 2 engraved brass pieces about...
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    Making Room for the New TOY!

    Yeah, I'm pretty excited. I've been working on closing in our Washer / Dryer and Air Unit in a laundry room for the wife (sure it's for her!) :rolleyes: Like magic it's almost finished after 6 full...
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    Lathe Height

    Jeff - that's over and above just to help out a fellow Creeker - thanks!

    And yes, I'm not normal sized in height or weight. I'm 6'6" tall and tip the scales at about 300# (ok, 305 :o).
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    You Can Never Have Enough Turning DVDs!

    Thanks guys - you're always so ready to help out. That's what attracted me to the Creek a few years ago.

    I have a 4' level and will give that a try but you can never had enough DVDs for those...
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    Precision Leveling?

    My PM3520B is on the way and I would like to understand what James meant by "precision leveling" so I can do this when mine arrives.

    I thought that a 4' level would do the job. Do I need...
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    Beautiful Work!

    I just received Mr. Tibbetts' 2 volume DVD set and ordered my Powermatic 3520B so I'm already spinning some of this cool stuff in my head.

    I don't think I have a full understanding of how you...
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    The "Mustard Monster" is on it's way to Lexington!

    Well, I took the plunge today and ordered the PM3520B with 18" bed extension & tool post extension from Woodcraft.


    The owner of the Woodcraft helped me on the pricing and gave me some nice...
  9. The guy at Woodcraft here in Lexington took one...

    The guy at Woodcraft here in Lexington took one of the Rotex 6" sanders and went from a VERY rough sawn ash board to a polished surface in about 20". Looked like it was buffed with a Beale buffing...
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    Yeah, that's my take on it as well. I used to...

    Yeah, that's my take on it as well. I used to own the company that I now work for and I have a lot of empathy for a guy who puts his money down to open up shop and roll the dice.

    This store is...
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    Use of bed extension

    Marc - My plans would be to use it in case I get industrious and turn a pool cue (I paid my college tuition playing 9-ball :cool:). You need a little more than the 35".

    Also, the extension can...
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    Where to purchase the "Big Mustard"

    Unfortunately the big sale was on Dec. 8th and I didn't have the money or the final choice in my head at the time. Really missed out on that one! WC told me that the sale was a once a year deal. And...
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    Malcom buffs on the lathe with a hand-held buffer

    I just got my Malcolm Tibbetts videos today and I see that he buffs with the piece still chucked in the lathe and uses a high-speed buffer that is hand-held. Sort of like sanding on the lathe while...
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    Very nice - how did you label the wood type?

    Stan,

    That is beautiful work! Very nice form and use of a nice piece of wood.

    I'm particulary interested in how you labeled the type of wood - it looks almost like a stencil?

    Or does...
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    And the Winner is .... Powermatic 3520B

    Well, after considering all of your fine advice I found some extra cash and have decided to purchase the Powermatic 3520B. Two replies hit home with me:


    Always buy as much as you can afford...
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    And the winner is....Powermatic 3520B !!!

    Thanks to all for so much good advice on the choices out there. I always buy the best that I can afford and have forced myself to do the same here. That 20" swing appears irrestible to me!

    I...
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    Powermatic vs Jet vs Oneway

    I agree with all of your advice on buying the most that I can talk myself into.

    My Woodcraft store here in Lexington has a Powermatic as the teachers lathe and Jet 1442's as student lathes. I...
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    Lathe Choices

    First, thanks to all for their input - it's appreciated.

    My budget was really about $1,500 and then I saw the 1.5HP Jet 1642 for about $1,800 and decided that for only about $400 more I could...
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    New Lathe Purchase - Jet 1642EVS or ???

    I am looking at the Jet 1642 EVS 2HP 220V Single Phase lathe and wondered if there are other lathes in that same range that I should consider?

    I would like to be able to turn larger bowls and...
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    LN Shoulder Plane Use

    I am new to this Neander' way, but really am enjoying building the Masters Workbench by Lon Schleining. Took the course at Marc Adams and now am fitting everything together.

    I have had the LN...
  21. Thread: First HF

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    That's one great looking piece of wood! You did...

    That's one great looking piece of wood! You did it justice with your turning.

    I may be confused, but I believe that I was told to stay away from roots due to the movement. I found some really...
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    Here is my answer to router problems after I...

    Here is my answer to router problems after I learned of the ability of the machine to launch parts around the shop. Someone here recommended a lead in and lead out "ramp" to transition into the piece...
  23. Mark, I would welcome a book with examples. ...

    Mark,

    I would welcome a book with examples. The guys are correct in that Dave Richards has done some great work on the subject.

    I learn most technical tools by diving in and trying...
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    As many have said, it's easy to wear out those 36...

    As many have said, it's easy to wear out those 36 and 60 grit "turning tools" when you use 'em as much as I do!
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    Guys, How does this lathe compare to the PM? ...

    Guys,

    How does this lathe compare to the PM? Money is always an object, but $500 one way or another isn't. I seem to remember the PM being about an extra $1K.

    Is it worth the extra $$$?
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