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I have recently been using Stickfast ca glue.Its advertised as having a longer working time and I believe it.I turn my lathe down real slow.I apply 2-3 coats of thin ca using white paper towels...

Nice story and great bowl.

Nice first turnings for lidded boxes.I use Dr's Woodshop Pens Plus 108 for pens-I like it.You have the turning bug now.Thx for posting.

That's a good way to get started on your new lathe.

I recently purchased a BB 1" SRG with the longer handle.I really enjoy using it and the cuts are pretty darn smooth also.For a newbie like me BB represent a good bargain and I can practice sharpening...

Don't think you could wrong with the stand posted on LJ's either.It appears the poster writes that it is stable with out of round pieces also.

I know nothing about electrical but have the same Grinder/CBN wheel set-up.CBN wheels are heavier-I give the grinder a spin before turning it on.Installation seemed to be straight forward for me.Hope...

My set-up sits in the corner.I have a small 12x14 shop.307213307212

Looks good to me.I think with research you will find lots of folks have something similiar.Mine is case construction and has extra space to the right of the tailstock for laying down tools ect.307211

that will help for sure...

We have a high SEER Fujitsu in our 20x25 family room addition which keeps the room very comfortable in summer and winter...The company that did the install told us to religiously keep the filters...

My shop is 12x14 it's small but came with the purchase of the house-will be adding on in the near future.I put a new roof on two years ago and my brother in law added electric and lighting last...

I recently purchased the Grizzly 0658...Nice fit and finish,whisper quiet,variable speed...The Creek here has some positive reviews on this lathe which influenced my decision to purchase...

all your turning's look great...i really like the finish on your bottle stoppers...

Well I missed Highland Woodworking's sale on the Rikon(while quantities last) by a few orders according to the guy on phone,I was bummed he was bummed.$306.00 shipped is hard to beat!...So after...

Thx Roger will do...

Yes Grizzly does get its fair share of complaints.Good to hear about your Rikon.I do like my little Grizzly lathe no problems yet.thx...

I have been researching the Rikon 70-050vs and the Grizzly 0658vs and both have have been well received with many favorable comments.The G0658 appears to have a good following here on SMC.I have a...

good choice.i have the same saw(non-slider),the larger capacity has come in handy.i recently bought the Ryobi miter saw stand and for the price its very sturdy with easy set up/take down.:)
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i have the 18 v makita drill,its been fantastic,very durable,30 min charge.hope to add the impact driver soon.it seems buying new would be the way to go.jeff:)

I have the Dewalt 12" dual bevel miter saw and its my first.cuts 4x4's nicely and has been used to cut trim accurately for my 8x12 shed.next project will be installing crown molding in our family...

How exciting...Looking forward to more pics.
Jeff

Brent,thx for your advice.the air filters are cleaned every 3-4 weeks.the evaporator coils i'm not sure on,i will look at the work order's.the technicians come off the roof and say everything looks...

i say buy one.i built a 8x12 shed last summer using a hammer all the way,but when i had to hold material in place it was difficult and in some ways unsafe,and having a air nailer would have made it...

We have a Fujitsu mini-split(ac-heat pump) in our recently built 450 sq foot addition,12 ft ceilings,R35 in the ceilings,R19 in our walls.To cool the unit runs at a high fan rate when we first turn...