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    I didn't mean to convey that I had an infinite...

    I didn't mean to convey that I had an infinite knowledge of attorneys or legal matters... nothing could be could be further from the truth. I only hoped to point out that an opinion from an...
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    I'll humbly disagree with the advice to seek the...

    I'll humbly disagree with the advice to seek the opinion of an attorney for the simple reason that it will be just that... an opinion. Unless you can find an attorney that will indemnify you...
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    Howdy! Happy to see you out and about, and I'm...

    Howdy! Happy to see you out and about, and I'm happy to see you're still making stuff round as an excuse to spray some lacquer. Congrats on the ribbon and the sale... Well deserved on both...
  4. Thread: Wood ID

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    Looks like myrtle to me, but it's just a guess...

    Looks like myrtle to me, but it's just a guess...
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    It's a social event for me like every other...

    It's a social event for me like every other symposium I've attended. I did check out a few demos this year, and I picked up a few things from each of them. I didn't think the food was as good this...
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    I had a roughing gouge from Dway that broke off...

    I had a roughing gouge from Dway that broke off in the handle where a set screw engaged the tool. Dave replaced it very quickly and requested that I send the broken tool to him for inspection. I...
  7. I got an inlay kit from Dane Fuller... Acrylic...

    I got an inlay kit from Dane Fuller... Acrylic template for use with trim router and precut bow ties that he cuts on his laser. There's an outfit in Hawaii that sells the same type of thing, but...
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    I've got one of each with large jaws on both... ...

    I've got one of each with large jaws on both... I love them, and I've found mine to be very comparable to my Vicmarc chuck in quality. I've cored quite a few bowl using both if them... The largest...
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    Cool! Redbud is one of the more miserable...

    Cool!

    Redbud is one of the more miserable woods to dry in my experience... Beautiful stuff, but it'll crack if I even look at it funny. I hope this piece behaves for you!
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    I've got the 20 tpi set that I picked up lightly...

    I've got the 20 tpi set that I picked up lightly used. If I had it to do over, I'd get the 16 tpi set. The 20 threads are a bit small and fragile. I haven't heard of many folks using the 10 tpi...
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    I agree that those don't look like oak leaves,...

    I agree that those don't look like oak leaves, but I also don't think I've ever seen ray flake on quartersawn pecan. Perhaps I'm seeing something that's not really there.
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    That middle photo looks a lot like oak... I keep...

    That middle photo looks a lot like oak... I keep thinking I'm seeing rays on the cut surface.
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    You should be fine using it for handles, but I'd...

    You should be fine using it for handles, but I'd be a bit leery about using it for a peppermill unless you're looking at the single piece designs with crank handles on top. Mesquite is very stable...
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    Stabilizing won't fix your ring shake troubles......

    Stabilizing won't fix your ring shake troubles... Stabilizing resin does not fill cracks and voids. Casting with something like alumilite would work, but it's completely different than stabilizing....
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    It's beautiful turning wood... Similar to...

    It's beautiful turning wood... Similar to cocobolo but not quite as dense. The sapwood might spalt, but I don't think it's worth the effort... East Indian Rosewood doesn't need anything like...
  16. Some folks call it a Kaiser blade... I call it a...

    Some folks call it a Kaiser blade... I call it a sling blade.
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    I just installed them last week... I'll try to...

    I just installed them last week... I'll try to take a picture of them at some point.

    It only took me a year and a half... I thought that was pretty good.:o
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    I've done a few piece with NIP soaked in 50/50...

    I've done a few piece with NIP soaked in 50/50 mineral spirits and boiled linseed oil. I soaked for a day then wet sanded with 600 grit briefly between soaks. I wiped away excess oil a time or two...
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    Looks like fun!

    Looks like fun!
  20. Yep, that was my first thought too.

    Yep, that was my first thought too.
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    Fun! On a side note, it looks like your 'green...

    Fun!

    On a side note, it looks like your 'green thumb' is coming along quite nicely!
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    Late to the party, but I had to weigh in... ...

    Late to the party, but I had to weigh in... Fantastic piece, Bob!


    I think you'll like the thinner piece when it comes to the finishing process and the translucence... This beauty reminded me...
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    A Curt Fuller organic series?! Hang on a second,...

    A Curt Fuller organic series?! Hang on a second, let me get my popcorn.... OK, carry on... I'm REALLY looking forward to this, Curt!
  24. I'd suggest that you turn what you like... Not...

    I'd suggest that you turn what you like... Not trying to be evasive. Some random, candid thoughts follow...

    The calabash style bowl is a favorite of mine, and it's nicely suited to the dimension...
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    That's a striking grain pattern and a nice form,...

    That's a striking grain pattern and a nice form, Sparky... Well done!
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