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    I just lay the blank with the tenon up and lay...

    I just lay the blank with the tenon up and lay the chuck on top.

    Cyril
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    Mark, Steve makes an excellent point here. ...

    Mark, Steve makes an excellent point here. Retaining that center point is important for aligning the bowl to re-turn after drying. I do not take it off but I make sure it is small enough to not...
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    Greg, let me try to answer you. Like Don, I have...

    Greg, let me try to answer you. Like Don, I have both of the Kobra sizes however, Jerry Arnold told me recently when he was here in Wisconsin that they no longer make the small size. The Kobra is...
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    Fiebings leather dye has been around for...

    Fiebings leather dye has been around for generations. It works well on wood. If you intend to add liming wax to a piece be sure to put a coat of your intended finish (oil works well) over the...
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    Tony, you did a great job on some classic brush...

    Tony, you did a great job on some classic brush handle shapes with those beautiful glue ups. And, for you others, when you deal with The Golden Nib you are dealing with Anthony Penchetta who made...
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    How's this for a guess as to which tree(s) in the...

    How's this for a guess as to which tree(s) in the woods you're talking about. In the first photo I believe you're talking about the one with the opening at the base and the broken top. That one is...
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    Jason, I have the robust Tilt-A-Matic. In fact...

    Jason,
    I have the robust Tilt-A-Matic. In fact I have one of the two prototypes Brent English made. He asked me and another turner to test them and provide some input on improvements which we did...
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    WD-40 and a scotch bright pad. Remove residue...

    WD-40 and a scotch bright pad. Remove residue with paper towel.

    Cyril
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    Mine hangs on my tool caddy and is always in use...

    Mine hangs on my tool caddy and is always in use when I'm turning. Exception: I often don't use it when demonstrating.

    Here's a trick I got from Jamie Donaldson for keeping the face shield...
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    If you want the best it will be a Robust. Cyril

    If you want the best it will be a Robust.

    Cyril
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    Congratulations, Rich, I know you'll like it. I...

    Congratulations, Rich, I know you'll like it. I tested the prototype for Brent and then bought it. I use it every day and wouldn't be without it on my PM.
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    The headstock on that lathe moves as a ...

    The headstock on that lathe moves as a convenience to the turner not the lathe.
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    Turning thin is fun and you've been given great...

    Turning thin is fun and you've been given great advice so far. That being said, it's more of a "look what I did" thing and all turners go through that stage. It's a great skill set and experience...
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    Sean, I've never turned an end grain bowl but a...

    Sean, I've never turned an end grain bowl but a friend of mine has done quite a few in Walnut. I believe he rough turned them and finished when dry.
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    Steve's given some good advice. Here is mine. ...

    Steve's given some good advice. Here is mine. As these seem to be very special rough outs to the family members and hopefully would be cherished for many many years, consider waiting until your...
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    Looks to me like the ones without wheels are for...

    Looks to me like the ones without wheels are for metal lathes so I'd stay away from them. I couldn't link to the Penn State one. The little ones like the woodcraft link seem too limited in size of...
  17. Joe, very nice brushes. I like the looks of that...

    Joe, very nice brushes. I like the looks of that knot diameter and loft. Can you tell me which one of Tony's it is?

    Now, if you could just pry yourself away from those awful (and expensive)...
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    Jay, what is probably the most used sharpening...

    Jay, what is probably the most used sharpening system in woodturning seems to be the slow speed grinder from Woodcraft and the Oneway Wolverine sharpening jig with the Vari-Grind. I recommend the...
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    The Vari-Grind 1 for many of the reasons Ryan...

    The Vari-Grind 1 for many of the reasons Ryan just stated. If you get the current on it will come with the upgraded knob that Dan links to.
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    Now that you're able to find sources for the...

    Now that you're able to find sources for the alcohol keep it mind it's not for drying bowl blanks but rather for drying roughed out bowls.
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    It's corded but you need a plug. Make sure the...

    It's corded but you need a plug. Make sure the plug you get is compatible with your 220 outlet.
  22. I've used my Novas on most all lathes with swings...

    I've used my Novas on most all lathes with swings from 10 to 24 inches.
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    Alan has nailed it here IMHO. You can also use a...

    Alan has nailed it here IMHO. You can also use a parting tool if you must go the mortise route.
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    I have a student who bought the Vari grind 2. ...

    I have a student who bought the Vari grind 2. After looking at them with several turning friends at the Ohio Symposium, we felt it was easier to use but overly restrictive in bevel and wing choice. ...
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    The vinegar and steel wool will produce a...

    The vinegar and steel wool will produce a solution that will work. However it's reaction is primarily with the tannins in the wood. Maple has little tannin but it can be added to the wood in the...
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