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  1. I totally agree with all the comments above about...

    I totally agree with all the comments above about Pro-Forme Woodcut cutters.

    The Monster system is a good system and the 3/16 cutters are what I use on any hollow forms with a narrow opening....
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    I use frisket film (craft store) and an airbrush...

    I use frisket film (craft store) and an airbrush (Harbor Freight) to get the results you are after. After you cut the flutes through the frisket film go around all the edges and press them back down...
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    Yep Rob, I suspect next time I will try it with...

    Yep Rob, I suspect next time I will try it with the airbrush as well since I still have plenty of it.
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    Thanks Tony, picked up a few tips about the...

    Thanks Tony, picked up a few tips about the followup to spraying. But honestly I'm not seeing much of advantage (in my situation) to using it vs continue using WB (water based) lacquer.
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    Thanks Roger, I made an assumption

    Thanks Roger, I made an assumption
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    Some questions about using WTF

    I'm talking about the finish coating not the exclamation for an unexpected or unfortunate event.

    I found some WTF in my finishing supplies recently, forgot I had it. Never did much with it after I...
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    I had read about the product and I like the...

    I had read about the product and I like the results. Agree with Charlie, everything about this piece is just right.
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    Don't give up quite yet. I see you are in...

    Don't give up quite yet. I see you are in Greensboro. There is an active turning group that's meets in the rec center near the airport. Do a search for Piedmont Triad Woodturners Association or PM...
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    I'm admiring this bowl for several reasons, the...

    I'm admiring this bowl for several reasons, the shape and finish is very nice, the thinness works but the kicker are those feet. I really like how you angled/curved out the feet. The feet really...
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    I'm a sucker for some color so these work for me,...

    I'm a sucker for some color so these work for me, especially the tops of the 2nd and last pieces. I'd be interested in more trials results.

    I'd be interested in hearing more about the process,...
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    That has a classic beauty about it. A soft finish...

    That has a classic beauty about it. A soft finish was ideal for that piece of wood.
  12. Thanks Robert. I used some green, rose like, blue...

    Thanks Robert. I used some green, rose like, blue and a little gold for highlights. The green and blue were knocked back with sandpaper.
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    I've played with similar ideas but didn't pursue...

    I've played with similar ideas but didn't pursue it. These I like very much and doing them for outdoors is appealing. Thanks for sharing.
  14. Piece of cherry with interesting character

    When I started turning this piece I knew it had a bad spot that I thought would go away as I turned the base. But it went deeper than I thought and I started getting a ticking sound. I knew that...
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    That is a very nice tribute with a cool "finial".

    That is a very nice tribute with a cool "finial".
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    Now that is a real eye catcher! Great pattern, I...

    Now that is a real eye catcher! Great pattern, I like it!
  17. All are very attractive. The turquoise works...

    All are very attractive. The turquoise works really well with the eucalyptus.
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    Way to be creative, the torching gave that bowl...

    Way to be creative, the torching gave that bowl some serious character. I like it, you done good.
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    Impressive collection. I'm liking the variety of...

    Impressive collection. I'm liking the variety of shapes and colors.
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    That is just too cool! Great job pulling it all...

    That is just too cool! Great job pulling it all together. Really nice work!
  21. Turn the inside of a small bowl to get familiar...

    Turn the inside of a small bowl to get familiar with how it works. I usually run the speed about 750 rpms, set the top of the cutter bit on the center line of whatever you're turning. Try to minimize...
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    Finished piece. Used WB satin lacquer. Size is 9...

    Finished piece. Used WB satin lacquer. Size is 9 1/2" x 4 3/8".

    I regret not paying more attention to the wood before I turned it, the bottom had much character.

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    Thanks all for the input. Sorry if my description...

    Thanks all for the input. Sorry if my description wasn't quite clear.

    Impatience got the best of me and I went with my gut feeling. I just finished the piece and did something close to what has...
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    Design issue - need suggestions

    This spalted sycamore piece was originally mounted with a faceplate with the intention of turning a bowl but I changed my plan once I shaped the bottom. After I flipped and hollowed I was left with...
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    Ditto on the superb! It really is a beauty

    Ditto on the superb! It really is a beauty
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