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I seriously doubt that BLO is absolutely required. I've watched the "Finishing" videos produced by Russ Fairfield, and he talks about BLO being a lubricant for/in the process. So...I'd bet that...

Just to chain on...and ask a question...

I have the PSI Baracuda II chuck, which - thankfully - works OK. As mentioned, it's a good idea to keep it clean. I've not experienced any runout. But I...

Justin...

From the pix provided, that lathe looks fairly rough and will need a lot of TLC. I don't see any "easy adjustment" on either the tool rest or tailstock. I think that for only a few...

I replaced the poly-V-belt on my Rikon midi and found that the new belt squeals and squeaks when running. Hence, I think I need to realign the headstock pulley with the drive pulley. How's the best...

Here's a sampling of pens I made on "special order" for a friend. From top: A Wall St. II (Bubinga), European (Padauk), another Bubinga WS II (note the left-hand engraving), and a Classic American...

Ray...

I, too, am totally left-handed. It really hasn't caused a problem. I use my left hand for control and the right for stabilization. Pens, bowls, bottle stoppers, spindles turning...NO...

At our CNY Turners Club meeting last week, one of the "Show and Tellers" had several "fake" hollow forms. What I mean by that is: He'd followed an article (I think in the AAW magazine) about how to...

Fred...

All good advice above.

I have a Rikon Midi that sits on a workbench atop a couple of dense rubber pads to take up any "shake" and to provide a level surface. Works great! I wouldn't...

In response to an inquiry on "What lathe to buy," the comment was made that there had been some unflattering things said about the Rikon lathe. I did a quick search of the forum and could find...

A few months ago, I bought a Rikon 70-100 from Woodcraft (on sale)...and it took about 3-4 days to receive it. Woodcraft sent me a tracking no., as I recall it was with UPS. The amazing thing to me...

Patrick....

One word....

Nice....and Wow!

OK more than one word.

Some really good advice here!!!!

Don't ask how I know this....But imagine watching your roughing gouge go flying off the wheel doing cartwheels toward the ceiling and then back at you before...

Mike...

Very nice...I'm partial to segmented "things."

Can you share how you did the finish?

Thanks

Great story, Pat...

The only downside: Now you have to make another pen for your wife.

Hummm...Downside? Nah, don't think so.

Pat...

Yes...the CA/BLO is similar, if not identical, to the method you described.

I found that as I turned the upper barrel, some of the purpleheart began to chip out. That's unusual for PH,...

Pat Taylor asked: "Why use the arrow shaft for the upper european tube when you use a wood centerband? Can't you glue up an upper blank with the centerband wood, drill, and use the stock tube?"
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As a few of us "Creekers" are into pen making, I want to share a few things that I've discovered over the past couple of weeks.

#1. Problem: "Carry over" from the steel bushings when sanding and...

Pat...

Thanks for the compliment!

The pens are sanded through 600, after which I apply EEE, then a minimum of three coats of Shellawax. The Celtic Knot pen was finished with CA/BLO after (and...

Tyler...

Thanks so much for the kind words!

All of these inserts are "stone ax simple!" 'Cause that's all my skill level allows me to do....but I sure have fun!

The white stripe "thingy" in...

Simply beautiful, Jim!

Real classic design and shape. Puts my meager efforts to shame! But now I have a goal!http://www.sawmillcreek.org/images/icons/icon12.gif

I'm doing a general clean-up and renovation of my basement, so I'll be having turning withdrawl for a few days. I'm cleaning and rearranging my shop area in anticipation of my new JDS Dustforce DC...

Pat...

Get yourself a pint of acetone at a hardware store. Use sparingly for clean up of CA or epoxy glue, grease, etc.

Acetone is highly flammable, so please treat accordingly.

Nail polish...

Sorry...got carried away with the title there....(Anyone remember the movie from 1984?)

Seriously though, every so often a tool comes along that pays for itself the first time it's used. Here's...

I'm toying with the idea of buying a trash can cyclone lid to use with my JDS dust control unit (when it arrives). From what I gather (no pun intended) these lids allow you to use a standard 30 gal...

Pat...

Nice work on the pens. I've recently tried the CA/BLO finish...the results are nice...but it sure burns my eyes. Have you found a way around that?

I see you've got some duct work...