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    CBN Wheel Questions

    I'm looking at buying a set of the CBN sharpening wheels.
    My question is this:
    The grits I'm thinking is a 180 and either 400 or 600 grit for the 2nd.
    The 180 grit would serve for shaping and...
  2. Actually, I'll be redirecting the exhaust air to...

    Actually, I'll be redirecting the exhaust air to cool the blower motor. I live in Peru and the power here is 60Hz, but the fan is for 50Hz. Also, my workshop is in my living-room. There is no venting...
  3. I'm actually in the process of building a...

    I'm actually in the process of building a separator and dust filter. I was looking around on the web for 1micron filters but they were way over my budget. I ended up getting a number from a company...
  4. Edward, I'm a disabled VET as well, just getting...

    Edward,
    I'm a disabled VET as well, just getting into wood-turning myself. I live in Lima, Peru because I can't live up there on what I get in disability.
    Anyway, as to the dilemma of what to do...
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    Opinion needed on separator design

    OK, I had another thread where I was asking about distances needed to make a dust separator. Didn't get any help on the math.
    So, I went to CAD and used the measurements of the intake (7-3/4") of my...
  6. I'm actually using the area of my apartment that...

    I'm actually using the area of my apartment that should be the dinning-room. I'll only have 1 tube for dust collection, so I won’t need to run any duct-work. I can remove the 2 white shelves to put...
  7. I was able to find two cardboard barrels today....

    I was able to find two cardboard barrels today.
    348823 it's 16' tall 348824 with a 13-1/2" diameter. the 2nd barrel is
    348825 17-1/2" tall 348826 and 17-1/2" in diameter.
    I'd like to use the...
  8. Note: I live in Lima Peru, so I don't have access...

    Note: I live in Lima Peru, so I don't have access to the industrial stuff that ya'll have up there. The import cost to get it down here on my budget, pretty much means I can't get it.
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    I think that I may use you 'pin' idea, but i'll...

    I think that I may use you 'pin' idea, but i'll have to wait until I can get the CBN wheels, so the distance never changes.
  10. Need help with 5.75" intake Dust Separator

    Hi all. I was given a blower to use to build a dust collection/separator system.
    348774348775:rolleyes:
    The intake has a 5.75" intake collar. The manufacturer states that I can not reduce the...
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    could you give me a specific lengths? I ask...

    could you give me a specific lengths?

    I ask because the Raptor Setup Tools are different for each angle.
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    Vari Grind 2 use...

    I've got the Vari-Grind jig to use with the Wolverine Sharpening system, along with the Raptor Angle setup jigs. However, I'm finding that it is extremely easy for the tool to slip off the grinder...
  13. I had one sent to me here in Lima, Peru that had...

    I had one sent to me here in Lima, Peru that had a bad weld. I contacted them and they promptly sent a new one that was welded correctly.
    Now, I'm starting to find that there seems to be a slight...
  14. I recently received my Jet 1221 lathe with the...

    I recently received my Jet 1221 lathe with the Nova G3. The lathe is as advertised and IMHO, I am very, very satisfied with it. It's heavy enough not to need to be bolted down, as it doesn't move...
  15. JWL-1015VS 10'' x 15'' Variable Speed Wood Lathe

    Anyone have the JWL-1015VS 10'' x 15'' Variable Speed Wood Lathe?

    Please contact me.....
  16. I'm looking at buying the JWL-1221VS 12'' x 21''...

    I'm looking at buying the JWL-1221VS 12'' x 21'' Variable Speed Wood Lathe and it's kinda pricey. It's going to be my first purchased lathe. I'm looking at the cost of the two -vs- their durability,...
  17. Harbor Freights 12-inch-x-33-3-8 -vs- JWL-1221VS

    I'd like to get y'alls opinion on the HarborFreights 12-inch-x-33-3-8" lathe -vs-
    JWL-1221VS 12'' x 21'' Variable Speed Wood Lathe

    I know that the Jet lathe has a better digital speed control,...
  18. I finally got the replacement arm. It took it a...

    I finally got the replacement arm. It took it a month to get to me, but that was due to the distance and Customs, here in Peru where it sat for 2 weeks.
    Now I've got a full sharpening system.
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    That’s almost ‘dead on’ the length that I had...

    That’s almost ‘dead on’ the length that I had described to my friend.
    “ All tools made from Round Bar Stock need to be 15” long. In the center, there needs to be a 1” flat spot machined on the top...
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    Custom Tool Steel lengths

    I've got a friend that has a machine shop that I've asked about making some gouges for me from pre hardened M-2 steel. I'm wanting to have them cut so they are double ended with a 1" center flat...
  21. 1st, y'all have given me several ways to resolve...

    1st, y'all have given me several ways to resolve the issue. Thanks for that.
    2nd. I'm going to have my local machine shop turn me some aluminum handles, because the cost of buying handles up there,...
  22. Buying used tools, a word to the wise.... to New Turners

    After finally getting the Wolverine Sharpening jig through customs and getting it set up, I set out to get the tools I purchased off eBay sharpened this morning. The tools I bought off eBay were a...
  23. I call and talked with her a few minutes ago....

    I call and talked with her a few minutes ago. She's going to get a replacement in the mail tome ASAP. :D :rolleyes:

    Thanks for the advice there Vince.
  24. If you look at the pic with the level, you can...

    If you look at the pic with the level, you can see where the base is behind it. It's flat on the table.

    Look at the first picture with the level on it. It's clear enough to see that the base is...
  25. Bad Oneway Wolverine Sharpening Essentials 6 Piece Set

    I purchased a Oneway Wolverine Sharpening Essentials 6 Piece Set to import to Lima Peru. I ordered it from woodturnerscatalog.com

    Now, I know that woodturnerscatalog.com has nothing to do with the...
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