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    grain orientation

    Almost all of the bowls that I see posted are with the grain running horizontal. Is there a reason for this such as stability or is it just what is the norm?
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    After doing a batch of pens I noticed that my...

    After doing a batch of pens I noticed that my trimmer seemed to be more "grabby" in the tubes. I cleaned the shaft with some acetone and it was like new again. Not sure if you would notice that with...
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    No experience

    I have never done a juried show nor even applied to one, but from what I have read about them and reading the other postings I am having a thought. I know you want to make many types of pieces but...
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    5 million people-14 stoppers made= 4,999,986 more...

    5 million people-14 stoppers made= 4,999,986 more customers. Better
    get turning. They all look good.
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    Around June 1st the prices on all lathes (Jet,...

    Around June 1st the prices on all lathes (Jet, Rikon, Powermatic) went up by
    about 50%. The reasoning was that the cost of fuel, the cost of manufacturing, and the weakening of the dollar caused...
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    So is he hooked?

    So is he hooked?
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    so what were the numbers that you played in the...

    so what were the numbers that you played in the lottery?.... just kidding very nice lathe and sounds like a great lineup of equipment to support it
  8. Thread: chuck

    by Russ Peters
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    Are the longworth chucks only good at closing...

    Are the longworth chucks only good at closing around the outside of a piece or can they be expanded on the inside so that you can get the outer shape complete?
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    Drill Press

    Not wanting to start a brand war or anything but what do you find to be a good drill press. I had a bench top one that was a little short for drilling out blanks but I made it work. I am now looking...
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    As my wife tells me about not doing shows or...

    As my wife tells me about not doing shows or trying to sell my stuff outside my comfort zone. " I have never seen someone so talented that is not willing to make at least enough selling as it did to...
  11. Thread: screws

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    screws

    What type of screws do you use to attach face plates either to the piece itself or to a waste block?
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    If you are doing a group buy for kits I would...

    If you are doing a group buy for kits I would like to buy 50 of them to make into pens for the troops. Please let me know so I can make sure to have the money ready when the time comes.
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    I'm thinking that they probably lost some money...

    I'm thinking that they probably lost some money on the deal but if they had honored it from the start how much would you have spent with them on accessories for the new toy... I mean tool? I think...
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    Not sure if you have one near you but Woodcraft...

    Not sure if you have one near you but Woodcraft is having a 15% off sale if you can fit it in a 5 gal bucket this weekend.. pretty sure you can fit lots-o-pen kits in a 5 gal bucket.:D:D:D:D
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    Very nice vase. Hope the recovery goes well, I...

    Very nice vase. Hope the recovery goes well, I had 3 discs worked on in the fall. Was scared of the surgery but oh what a relief it was. I am now able to stand for hours without pain.
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    Doesn't every new project deserve a new tool?

    Doesn't every new project deserve a new tool?
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    Whats the finish? CA/BLO? or your plexi/acetone...

    Whats the finish? CA/BLO? or your plexi/acetone finish?
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    looking at making a bowl not a strainer

    looking at making a bowl not a strainer
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    Unfortunately as of May 1 all lathes through...

    Unfortunately as of May 1 all lathes through Woodcraft went up. Actually I think that they went up everywhere by that much per Jet and Rikon due to the decrease in buying power of the dollar and...
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    penblanks for segments

    Is there a down side to using pen blanks for a segmented vase/bowl? I just received some in the mail and the are enough that i might try this if it is doable.
    thanks,
    Russ
  21. I bought that three jaw chuck thinking that it...

    I bought that three jaw chuck thinking that it would be a good starting chuck for small pieces. I was wrong. It may be fine for smaller already balanced pieces but for anything that is off balance...
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    What I got

    I was teamed up with Jerry Sambrook for this exchange and by far he got the short end of the stick. The one on the left is 100+ year old oak. On the right is Spanish Ceder. Also included in the box...
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    If he does that would it be spalting after the...

    If he does that would it be spalting after the fact?
  24. Thread: Teak

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    Looks like a nice plate. Really cant see the...

    Looks like a nice plate. Really cant see the grain in the pic but nice looking form.
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    At least we have a lathe to come home to

    http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c8e_1202950344
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