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I want to build a freestanding, low bookcase that will also be a bench for people to sit on. I plan to have a cushion made for the top. Basically I want it to look like a window seat, but not be...

Paul,

Thanks for the confirmation on the Lacer Angle. I have a piece of paper with a triangle, some scribbles, some things crossed out, some formulas, some scribbles, a few more cross outs, and...

Thanks for all the suggestions. Because so many folks seem to like the round bar rests, I ordered a set. I probably should have gotten the ones from PSI, but I chose the more expensive ones from...

Thanks, for this info, John. The system I was referring to is very similar to the Sorby system, but made by someone else. I'm glad to hear it works well for you. Do you use an underhand grip with...

Folks,

I have another question, but it seemed best to have it separate from the tool rest one.

I recently watched Mike Darlow's sharpening video and he suggests a 25 degree angle for the bevel...

Folks,

I'm not really happy with the tool rest that came with my Jet Mini lathe. It's not square so one side is higher than the other. It makes it hard to get the height of the tool relative to...

Happy Sunday Afternoon.

Over here at a Chris Stott demog (http://www.channelislandswoodturners.org/ChrisStottt-Demo-Oct2005.htm) there is a reference to making captured rings with just a skew. ...

Can a 1/4" Chisel cut a 1/4" mortise?

Okay, let me be honest. I'm not really a Neanderthal, though I want to be.

I am trying to cut mortises by using a router and squaring the result with a...

Does anyone know the overall length of a Jet mini lathe with extension? I'm hoping to build a stand for my Jet mini and I'd like it to be long enough to accomadate the extension when/if I get it. I...

Terry,

Thanks for the confirmation. I thought I must be looking at the wrong kind of steel. I'm thinking about just buying this one, as it's the right size:
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I'm feeling poor and having just watched Alan Lacer's skew chisel videos, I'm thinking, hey, maybe I could make one and save some money. His cost $159 at Craft Supplies USA. Ouch.

I'm thinking,...

I like your design quite a lot. I think it's important to remember that we're turning wood art and design is very important. I'd love to see a finished example of the bowl design.

Also, I think...

I'm totally new at this, but finally got my lathe and tools and I have a quick question about finish turning the bottoms of small vases, pots, etc.

I started with the blank between center and...

I don't own the rikon but I wanted to share this story. I was looking seriously at getting one, but the local woodcraft said they no longer stock them (though they can order them) because they'd had...

My question is what kits are the best in terms of writing, espeically for fountain pens. I haven't turned any pens, but I might in the future. The thing is, I'm a snob about my pens. I like them...

Dave,

This was very helpful, especially the bezier curves. Thanks.

--Dave

Do I understand you turned all that on a jet mini? I am impressed. They look great from the pictures.

I am going to be getting into turning soon. I'm taking a weekend class at a Woodcraft store...

Thanks for all the help. I was able to create some sample bowl forms, but I do find it tough to draw the initial profile.

--Dave

I've used Sketchup some, and can do some design work when everything is flat. But I was wondering if there was any way to use it to design forms to be turned on the lathe. I can create a circle and...