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    Again, I thank you folks for the thoughtful...

    Again, I thank you folks for the thoughtful responses. Much to digest...The tips come tomorrow, weeeeeee!
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    As an addon to my last post, a request. Could...

    As an addon to my last post, a request. Could someone measure the length of the handle, and the shaft of a normal sized lathe tool please. I see the basic sets usually have a 10" handle. I think 2"...
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    Well, after several days searching for tool...

    Well, after several days searching for tool deals, I remembered I had a hobby machine shop at my disposal... I've decided to make a few carbide insert turning tools. I ordered a set of inserts that...
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    What did you think of them? How did they perform?...

    What did you think of them? How did they perform? And, which set?
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    i have the standard bench grinder, and another...

    i have the standard bench grinder, and another set up with an alox cup wheel, and a diamond cup or carbide. I have an adjustable table built by a tool and die maker friend. I have just downloaded a...
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    beginners tools

    I am interested in learning to turn wood projects such as tool handles, spool knitting jigs, etc. I have a small lathe.

    Can I get recommendations of lower cost starter tools that I can learn with,...
  7. General Metalworking Mike, do you still have the Arduino sketch to...

    Mike, do you still have the Arduino sketch to read the scales for TouchDRO? I had it working years ago bit lost the sketch somehow. I would like to get it working again.
    Chuck
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    Tank you, Andrew. Another good idea. I wonder...

    Tank you, Andrew. Another good idea.
    I wonder what the thread on the outside of the insert is, and can I find or make a tap for them? I like the super glue idea, to!

    Chuck
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    Thanks, Doug. Saved that for future reference. ...

    Thanks, Doug. Saved that for future reference.

    Chuck
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    BTW, there will be edge connections in this...

    BTW, there will be edge connections in this project. Any advice there? I don't want to split the mdf. MDF thickness will be 3/4 in. I do want to be able to disassemble during build in case of design...
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    The project in mind will probably be assembled...

    The project in mind will probably be assembled and disassembled many times during the build, so strength is a factor. Final assembly might be permanent. I like the idea of adding epoxy to increase...
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    Threaded inserts for mdf

    Looking for fastener system for project built with either mdf or plywood, 3/4" thick.
    Looking at the threaded inserts like these from Lowes.
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    Found an example of what I'm looking for at...

    Found an example of what I'm looking for at buildyourcnc.com. Got a copy of the book and a studying it. Looks like a good candidate for a build. Any other examples?

    Chuck
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    hobby cnc router/engraver plans

    I am wanting to build a small cnc router/engraver based on plywood construction. Work area to be aprox. 24" x 24" to 36" x 36".
    Does anyone know of plans, build threads, magazine articles, books,...
  15. As a fellow career Airman, let me add my thanks,...

    As a fellow career Airman, let me add my thanks, also. I only did 22 years, and retired as an E-7, MSgt. I was happy to retire as promotions were extremely limited and my grade was way over loaded....
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    I too, used to use the bread machine on dough...

    I too, used to use the bread machine on dough cycle and bake the loaf/loves on a sheet or in bread pans. Today I made a fair basic Italian loaf with just the stand mixer and baked it on a sheet....
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    I like to make bread. Have a bread machine that...

    I like to make bread. Have a bread machine that does fair. I even bought a Kitchen Aid stand mixer just for bread making. My x wife made good Italian bread, and I've been trying to figure out the...
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    Jeff, there are lots of websites devoted to trunk...

    Jeff, there are lots of websites devoted to trunk restoration. My wife and I used to be into it. We collected a few, and restored a couple of dome tops. We had friends that were into it and got us...
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    Thanks for the explanation, John. I'm having...

    Thanks for the explanation, John.
    I'm having fun re-sawing some Bradford pear from trees that came down in my yard. Some is spalted, probably beyond use, but some is real nice. I don't have a wood...
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    What is 'reaction wood'? Chuck

    What is 'reaction wood'?

    Chuck
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    Resawing spalted pear wood

    I have been experimenting with re-sawing pear wood from a couple of trees that were in my yard. One was blown down several years ago, and one was cut down 2 years ago.
    I made a saw mill sled for my...
  22. Hey, Nick! Per the blow out above, would a...

    Hey, Nick!

    Per the blow out above, would a dado stack cut ply better than a router? By better, I mean less blow out? I did have a backer board behind the jig.The blowout was on the front of both...
  23. Thanks, Jerry, will pick up a can tomorrow. ...

    Thanks, Jerry, will pick up a can tomorrow.
    Meanwhile, thanks again Glenn. I patched one of the 2 ZCI's I had made. One cracked and chipped out a bit just at the end of the saw kerf. Repaired that...
  24. Thanks, Glen. I will try the epoxy and tape. I...

    Thanks, Glen. I will try the epoxy and tape.
    I did make several blanks from what material I had. Only finished 2, because I needed them NOW(impatient old bugger, that's me)... I have a piece of...
  25. Can't.., because I can't...,because I can't...

    I know there is a term that describes this problem. I can't make finger joints because I can't cut stock to fit the jig for setup and set over because I don't have a zero clearance insert...
    I have...
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