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I've found in red cedar to be fairly tolerant. I use a little watered down glue on the end grain. I spent a week in Eastham(love the area) this Summer and I noticed how much cedar there was around,...

Thanks guys, keep em coming...

my neighbor has been doing some cutting at his work,and he has brought me home some odds n ends. he brought me some red cedar, which I have turned before. He has also brought me some white birch...

I like it, It's subtle in its beauty, I have a 5x5" piece of Padauk I've been looking to make a square bowl with as there is some sap wood in one of the corners that would be a shame to turn away. ...

Here is a 5/8" bowl gouge I did. It is made of Jatoba (Brazilian cherry). I chose because it's heavy and dense (and available). The picture shows how I used a 1" copper union for the ferrule. You...

That Nuts!... It's been 2 whole days, and nobody else said it, it kills me to leave a bad pun out there like that. Awesome turning though. Great technique(as always) to be able to pull it off. ...

I know that you question was focused on the sanding sealer and dying. However, I was curious about sanding sealer more generally. It is used to fill grain, but how does it work? Different woods...

I'm not sure that ANSI rating is worth much... a 1" steel ball dropped from 50" is not a lot of energy at all considering the forces and masses discussed here. A 2" steel ball dropped 1.3m (~51")...

My Harbor Freight Special, is more akin to the Chrysler K cars, .... Luck of the draw, If it runs good, it will run forever and get you where you need to go (although not is style) If it has...

Really cool.

The only problem is that to the non-turner they might not appreciate what went in to it and how even completing it is impressive. They might not appreciate the WOW factor that is so...

I'd Imagine if they move, they move together. I have seem enough bowls with a contrasting wood at the top rim, and with Titebond, I'd trust the joint. (glued up from dry, probably kiln, wood) since...

Interesting Roger,
It seems that the grain orientation is similar to what we would have normally on a bowl (if I followed you correctly). Your Lidded boxes are usually end grain hollowed I always...

I wonder how well the equivalent of a down draft table mounted vertically behind the lathe would do. The small pegboard holes should create the equivalent of jets in reverse. One could get creative...

Steve,

Just wanted to thank you for reminding us all that despite all of the beautiful work you and the other more experienced folks here on the Creek post here, you still have mishaps similar...

Thanks guys... feels good to have gouge in hand.

Hi all, its been a while since I have been able to turn anything as I have been finishing my basement. This weekend I finally had a couple hours....

Man, I can really feel how rusty I have...

Thanks again all for your input, a lot to consider. I guess putting a new Bench together should be first and I can work on my tool box design in the mean time.

A basic, top down logical approach is best before going too crazy...

I would verify the basics like your sliding headstock is secured, tailstock alignment, tool rest tight and at proper height...

Very nice John, you should be pleased.

I Like it Mike! I'm inclined to go in a similar direction to try to pull in some Studley Tool Chest feel. I'm concerned about finish and green wood spray (as Pete noted above)... It seems that you...

Cool thanks Thom... the 2nd bench is beautiful BTW..

I will need to be close to a wall and won't be able to have 2 benches., lots of great ideas...

So Far Dan Wins the contest for Most thorough... the progression of pictures looks like you swept half way through, hopefully not on My account :)

Thom was pretty thorough as well, but no...

Hi all,
It's been some time since I've posted. Since the beginning of this year I started re-finishing my basement where my shop is located. Initially the intent was to separate the...

IEC/ISO standards for Medical devices(IEC 60601-1, Medical electrical equipment; ISO 14708-5, Active implantable medical devices—Part 5: Circulatory support devices) include as a requirment...

Good to hear all is well now and that you were able to find the problem before it found you. As a Canadian citizen you are also fortunate that the procedure will not bankrupt you, your woodturning...