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Porter cable is still owned by Stanley Black & Decker. They did sell the Delta brand.

I agree, someone is out some profit. But we estimate the amount of all returns and build that into the cost of our product. Just another cost of doing business. Just like those of us who don't...

Many retailers, especially the large chains are not out any money with returns. The manufacture either gives them a % of their total sales or an actual credit for the returned item. That is one of...

I had the Incra Express which is similar to the 5000. My only issues was I used my saw building other projects. This meant I had to take the extra pieces off the table saw to do a rip cut.
The...

I'm my worst critic on how my turnings look and I would have to make it right.
I'd would get those scratches out somehow.

Click in Jeff's name and the drop down shows a link to his website.

Steve, I like it!
Now for a technical question - what method did you use to hold the piece while you finished the bottom?

Dr Tom McGrath taught me dendrology - at least the lab portion at Stephen F Austin back in 1976. I loved his taking his lab - he took off at a break neck speed across campus or through the woods, ...

The lights are also available from Wholesale tool

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I liked Malcolm Tibbetts book the best. I'd start with his book - it has a lot of how to and pictures to go along with the descriptions.

Try this site to find out what kind of tree it is.
http://www.oplin.org/tree/


PS - it's an oak - some type of red oak. The red oaks have points on the tip of the leaves. That doesn't narrow it...

I did a couple of searches and found an interesting site - since I went to Forestry school this one really had appeal to me

http://www.oplin.org/tree/ - identifying a tree by leaves, fruit, or...

Planning on turning some old growth redwood? :D

I'm looking forward to seeing it with shavings all over it!

Thanks for everyone's replies - as soon as i can get back in the shop I'll do some editing on the form. I've liked the suggestions - for me its hard to look at something objectively, especially since...

I ain't skeered

We just has to fill out the FAFSA forms for college scholarships. There's no secrecy for my family anymore. You have to tell them everything - not sure why they wanted my shoe size...

Here's a 13" sassafras bowl, ready to turn and finish the inside.
Not sure I like the shape - I had to remove a lot of wood on the lower curve to get past a split in the wood.
I'm looking for...

Frank - never heard of anyone trying this - let us know how it works.

Welcome to the turning forum - lots of good information here. I don't post much but I learn a lot from everyone.

excuse the double hijack...

I use this online image resizing site
http://www.shrinkpictures.com/


That is a great looking jar - what tools do you use to hollow it?
thanks

these guys seem to be doing pretty well for themselves selling sealed green wood. I've not looked too hard but I don't think they sell spindle blanks, just bowl blanks

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Wow - those are going to be some huge vessels. I'd love to make some of those.
One question - how do you keep the blank from cracking as its sits on the lathe before the hollowing? Does covering the...

Malcom's book has all those answers and more - get it and be ready to be amazed at work he has done.

- no relation to Malcom - just a purchaser of his book.

Oh, and for an easy one to start...

here's a image resizing site I use - you might try this in the future...

http://www.shrinkpictures.com/

Looking for something a bit bigger try some of these...

Sugar Pine
http://www.pineconefestival.com/Images/SugarPine1.jpg


or these
Coulter Pine...

Not smart aleck to me - Allen - what you've written is good information. I will have to give pure tung oil another try. I'm still trying all types of finishes to see what I like.

thanks for the...