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  1. Anyone have a source for good turning olive wood?

    I'm looking for as much as a pickup load of olive for turning. Prefer larger pieces ... don't mind if it is cracked and gnarly to an extent.
    appreciate any help you can give.
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    Some things are pretty simple and don't need deep...

    Some things are pretty simple and don't need deep analysis. I don't think there is anything that approaches the effectiveness of Renaissance wax. It was designed for and is used by the Smithsonian...
  3. Everyone doesn't like the same thing. I usually...

    Everyone doesn't like the same thing. I usually try to make items to satisfy my customer's likes. I often make things that I don't particularly like or don't like to make because they sell. Since...
  4. Thanks for the input to both of you. I like the...

    Thanks for the input to both of you. I like the look of it when it is right ... and hate it when it is not right. I'll keep trying when I have time ... and maybe someday get it right.
  5. Have you tried epoxy as a finish for bowls or larger turned objects?

    I've experimented some with epoxy on larger turned items such as bowls, et. I have the ability to dry items at about 20 rpms and have had some luck with brushed on epoxy finish with a drying time...
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    I have an update on my Stihl electric chainsaw...

    I have an update on my Stihl electric chainsaw woes. I received an update from Stihl today. They said that my problem was extremely unusual and that they would stand beside the product, replace the...
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    Brian, I use spray. I have never been satisfied...

    Brian, I use spray. I have never been satisfied using a water based lacquer ... I don't think it is lacquer at all.
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    Brian, I use about 98% deft gloss lacquer. I...

    Brian, I use about 98% deft gloss lacquer. I used to use lacquer sanding sealer first, but now I just use a fairly generous ... don't do crazy amount... with my lathe spinning at about 200 rpms. ...
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    John, The motor just stopped ... took it to a...

    John, The motor just stopped ... took it to a GOOD chainsaw repair ..said the motor is finished. Before it stopped, I had made about a 1" cut in a piece of elm and stopped to adjust the log. It was...
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    I would not buy the corded Stihl MSE250 ELETRIC. ...

    I would not buy the corded Stihl MSE250 ELETRIC. After recommending it often for the last year and a half since I bought it, it blew up about 2 days ago ... motor is shot ... $350 fix.
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    I don't think you will get much criticism. ...

    I don't think you will get much criticism. Beautiful piece.
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    If you have to make a living selling turnings you...

    If you have to make a living selling turnings you will discover that what you think is a profit making price will not yield you a profit in the end. The bowl that you showed in your post would be...
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    I have used the Crown cryogenic gouges for some...

    I have used the Crown cryogenic gouges for some time and reduced at least 8 of them to the point they can no longer be sharpened on the grinder. I have recently obtained a 3/8 and 1/2 version of...
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    Quite an imagination you have there Bruce. Looks...

    Quite an imagination you have there Bruce. Looks like a lot of work and planning went into this.
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    I have a 16-24 Nova and have maxed it out many...

    I have a 16-24 Nova and have maxed it out many many times /// and it handled everything I've thrown at it. Without the DVR it is a great buy. I have a Powermatic 3520b ...and I stall it regularly....
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    Dave, I do this all the time. Keep your hands...

    Dave, I do this all the time. Keep your hands even on both sides of the wood with light pressure feeding the wood. Don't force it, but let the blade cut. Basically, I just hold the wood lightly......
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    Looks like white oak to me.

    Looks like white oak to me.
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    Get a vacuum chuck and you'll live happily ever...

    Get a vacuum chuck and you'll live happily ever after.
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    Thanks Brian. Good Find.

    Thanks Brian. Good Find.
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    Thomas, You may have chosen the wrong pursuit if...

    Thomas,
    You may have chosen the wrong pursuit if you don't to sharpen. It is an integral part of woodturning. You may want to find a club near you.
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    John, I couldn't stay out of this. The last...

    John, I couldn't stay out of this. The last thing I would do is buy a set. You will have tools that are never used. The cheapest way to go imho is to buy a few good tools. For bowl turning I...
  22. Thank you all for the info. When I get to that...

    Thank you all for the info. When I get to that point, I'll try to post a photo.
  23. Any ideas on dye, stain, ? on bringing out the grain in spalted silver maple?

    I have several pieces of spalted silver maple. I sell everything I make and have found that just plain lacquer finish on spalted silver maple is like a sign that says "DON'T BUY ME." I like the...
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    Have to disagree with Randy re: the speed...

    Have to disagree with Randy re: the speed control. The low speed on the Nova is about 200 which is good for turning most large out of round pieces. The variable speed costs about $1,000 more for...
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    I would spend another $220 and get the Nova 16-24...

    I would spend another $220 and get the Nova 16-24 that is on sale at Woodcraft. It will be the cheapest $200 you ever spent and allow you to grow into other things. It is not a large footprint. ...
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