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    My thought was that I couldn't get a good...

    My thought was that I couldn't get a good dovetail with the tail stock in the way. I'll give it a try and see though.
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    Returning a recessed bowl?

    I have roughed and returned hundreds of bowls but have always done this using a tenon to chuck the bowl. I recently was given a rough turned walnut bowl that was done with a recess. How do you true...
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    Very nice look. I tried this a while ago with...

    Very nice look. I tried this a while ago with some banding I got from my grandfather when he died. It just broke apart. How "fresh" was the banding you used?
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    I think it's just the fungus showing up under a...

    I think it's just the fungus showing up under a thin layer of wood. The piece looks very nice the way it is.
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    When you get those nice blanks, the first thing...

    When you get those nice blanks, the first thing you should do when you get them home is scape off the wax on all but the end grain. As stated in the previous posts, the wax prevents the wood from...
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    Carnuba wax question

    I have the Beall buffing system and I have a question about the carnuba wax. When I go to load up the wheel, it doesn't seem like there is any wax coming off the block. I look at how quickly the...
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    Beautiful piece of Beech. I love the coloring.

    Beautiful piece of Beech. I love the coloring.
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    Is that an oil pump? If so how do you deal with...

    Is that an oil pump? If so how do you deal with the exhaust?
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    Plans for diplay case wanted

    I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this request, but I'm looking for plans for a display case for medals. My wife has run quite a few marathons and asked for a way to show off her "bling". ...
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    Thanks James. That's the same pump I have. PM...

    Thanks James. That's the same pump I have. PM sent.
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    Vacuum system help needed

    I just recently got this vacuum pump at an auction for cheap and with the intent of using it for a vacuum chucking system. Can I use this type of pump or did I make a wrong purchase? It is an oil...
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    I had a 1624 and have turned on a DVR. If you...

    I had a 1624 and have turned on a DVR. If you can swing it, go for the DVR. Both are good lathes, but the ability to have speeds between the fixed rpms of the pullys makes the DVR a better lathe.
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    Some new turnings

    I've been pretty busy lately, but finally got time to photograph some recent work. The southwest style bowl is milk paint sanded back. The two bigger ambrosia maple bowls were cored using the...
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    I saw something in a turning magazine recently. ...

    I saw something in a turning magazine recently. I can't remember the issue, maybe someone else can help. It was basically a piece of 4" drain tile PVC ( the kind with the holes in it) laid behind...
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    I agree with John, but he missed one...

    I agree with John, but he missed one consideration. I always consider the back story of a piece of wood. How attached were you to the "old peach tree"? Was it planted by a beloved relative? Will...
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    Beautiful peices!! Made much more impressive...

    Beautiful peices!! Made much more impressive when you added the items for scale.
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    I've turned a few red cedar bowls and boxes and...

    I've turned a few red cedar bowls and boxes and have had no ill effects. Just remember YMMV. I wouldn't worry about the turning but always protect your airway when sanding.
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    I just bought the set on sale at WC. The 50mm...

    I just bought the set on sale at WC. The 50mm jaws are not part of that sale set. If you buy just the G3, the 50mm comes with it. I have 2 SN2 and wanted a smaller body and more jaw sets.
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    I have the jig and it makes is easier for me to...

    I have the jig and it makes is easier for me to get consistent grind. YMMV
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    What size block did you start with?

    What size block did you start with?
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    Woodcraft in my area is having a black friday...

    Woodcraft in my area is having a black friday sale on the Rikon 12-16 variable speed lathe for 229. I don't know if it is just regional but this is a great deal.
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    Best of luck

    Best of luck
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