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    A belated thanks to you all, and my apologies for...

    A belated thanks to you all, and my apologies for not coming back sooner. Some medical matters got me away from bowl turning for a while - although I was able to stay with small spindle turnings.
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  2. I replied in detail way down in the thread, but...

    I replied in detail way down in the thread, but didn't know the maker. Figured it out, Tillman model 3848 is what I have. It is a welder's apron of split leather. Welder's must be more frugal than...
  3. I've used the Lee Valley smock and several...

    I've used the Lee Valley smock and several aprons, I settled on a welder's apron. I like rough leather (not a fetish, it makes a good strop for the burr on tools) but it is expensive at wood turners...
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    Diamond shaped parting tools

    I am looking for a brand name for a "go-to" diamond profile parting tool, I have a couple of PSI Benjamin's Best but have a problem with them. No knock on PSI tools in general, I've had great success...
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    This is five years after the original thread but...

    This is five years after the original thread but I thought I'd toss it in for those who may have the same question and be looking at the old thread. One problem with roughing gouges is the sizing -...
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    Bowl gouge flute depths

    There are many terms for bowl gouges, deep flute, U shape, V shape, etc. I understand the difference between the U and the V, even though the V doesn't look like a V. The U has relatively vertical...
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    Thanks Aric

    A bit late with my response, I was going through back threads on the VG and Ellsworth. I've printed out your quote to put on the clipboard where I keep my notes for the VG leg angles and other...
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    Pardon me if I don't reply to all these excellent...

    Pardon me if I don't reply to all these excellent responses, my aging mind can't remember everything.

    Concur with those who say to keep the 80 SG until it wears out, but the problem is that it...
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    Grit for shaping tools

    I have just changed my main sharpening wheel to a CBN radiused 180 grit. I'm now looking to put the best wheel for shaping tools on the other end.

    A bit of background. I'm quite familiar with...
  10. New Submission I'm very late reading this excellent article, but...

    I'm very late reading this excellent article, but would like to make a few comments on my own solution to the small shop. Mine is a very small shop, it is in my bedroom. The bedroom is 12 x 15' and...
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    Bowl gouge flute shapes

    I understand the basic difference between a "U" and a "V" shaped bowl gouge, but there are so many variations I'm a bit buffaloed when looking at vendor's descriptions and the various reviews on the...
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    Thanks Gents, good information. Were I to hit...

    Thanks Gents, good information.

    Were I to hit the lottery I'd get a Robust Sweet Sixteen short bed, the ability to take the head section of the ways to extend the length is a real plus. One of...
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    After some years of making bowls, and having...

    After some years of making bowls, and having sanding problems, I sprung for a "self propelled" disk sander. Actually I'd bought the Sorby a few years back and didn't like it - gave it away. I went to...
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    Distance between centers

    How is the distance between centers measured, and is it consistent among the manufacturers. For example, my PSI 12" midi is listed as 18" between centers. The actual measurement from the end of the...
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    What a great bunch of suggestions, I learned from...

    What a great bunch of suggestions, I learned from them. I'll add a couple. I have an industrial hardwood supplier near me, I find I can get "ends" of some exotic woods that come from their mill. I...
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    This is a very belated comment on this thread, I...

    This is a very belated comment on this thread, I just looked at it as I was considering alternatives. I agree with the many of you who find vacuum chucks the best alternative, but I'm not able to use...
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    Excellent answers from all. I have to write off...

    Excellent answers from all. I have to write off the vacuum chuck suggestions, my shop is in my bedroom in a condo - the space for the vacuum pump and the noise precludes my using one. BTW, there...
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    This is a test message to see if it lines up...

    This is a test message to see if it lines up left, a reply to myself as there are so many good answers that I don't want to single out one.
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    Jam chuck versus Straka chuck, question

    I'm thinking of making a Straka chuck, and have read the posts on this forum as well as Alan Lacer's article - but I see a potential problem with its use. I have been reasonably successful using jam...
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    I have had the MultiStar Super 32 for about a...

    I have had the MultiStar Super 32 for about a year, prior to that I had the Apprentice from Craft Supplies. The bearings wore out in about two years, but Craft Supplies made a freebie repair. That...
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    This is a three year old thread, but I'd like to...

    This is a three year old thread, but I'd like to add my two cents (or should I say "2 pound cut"). I'm a wood turner and mainly use oil based finishes (Waterlox is my main finish). A week or so ago I...
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    OK guys, a bit late getting back. I think this...

    OK guys, a bit late getting back. I think this can be a close to this thread, and I thank you. For Mike, I'm not color blind, I saw your link in blue - but I'm not great with colors either, so where...
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    Oh my, so easy. But the text wasn't high lighted...

    Oh my, so easy. But the text wasn't high lighted on my display - it underlined itself when I put the mouse on it. Is that a problem at my end, should I see a high light? Or do I wander the text with...
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    Andrew, I was once 5' 10", now age has made...

    Andrew,

    I was once 5' 10", now age has made me a bit shorter. There is only one size on the site I ordered from, so I think there is but one size. I think this apron will fit a tall man. With the...
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    John, realized it was a "reseller", but don't see...

    John, realized it was a "reseller", but don't see the link in your message. Am I not navigating Saw Mill Creek's forum properly or did you leave it out?

    Best, Jon
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