Search:

Type: Posts; User: Lee Koepke; Keyword(s):

Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.26 seconds.

  1. Replies
    12
    Views
    2,243

    I can later this weekend or early next week. I...

    I can later this weekend or early next week. I put my last coat on today. I need to let I'd dry a little then get some better pics. It's mahagony and maple

    Thanks for all the advice, I'll let...
  2. Replies
    12
    Views
    2,243

    Newspaper....that's a good idea! thanks John,...

    Newspaper....that's a good idea!
    thanks John, how you been doin?
  3. Replies
    12
    Views
    2,243

    Long time gone

    It's been awhile since I've posted anything. Got sidetracked with crazy pen orders this year and finally was asked to turn some bowls/platters for a friend. I have a question.... I used lacquer as my...
  4. Think its been said a couple of times - excel -...

    Think its been said a couple of times - excel - as the key word. Not sure I will have excelled - I do OK.
    for me, I enjoy turning - my flatwork is limited (no high end furniture) and its where most...
  5. Replies
    9
    Views
    2,744

    I had my most recent 4 logs sliced to perfect...

    I had my most recent 4 logs sliced to perfect bowl blank slabs by a friend with a bandsaw mill. something to be said for nice even slabs that I didnt have to break my back for
  6. Replies
    10
    Views
    2,531

    I love looking for 'things ceramic' that can be...

    I love looking for 'things ceramic' that can be swapped out for wood. I muddle through antique stores looking for things just like that! Well done in both the thought and the final product.
  7. Replies
    21
    Views
    4,306

    I havent had hardly any turning time recently. ...

    I havent had hardly any turning time recently. My flatwork that pays for my toys kept me swamped up to Christmas, my real job that pays my bills is keeping me busy now. I do have an outstanding...
  8. Replies
    6
    Views
    4,237

    I read that one - thats how I found out about the...

    I read that one - thats how I found out about the Zen Bot machine! Is there any other evolutions since that thread, I guess is where I was headed, being almost 5 yrs old. I went to a demo yesterday...
  9. Replies
    6
    Views
    4,237

    Hobby CNC Choices

    Hello SMC CNC'ers! I have spent most of my last few woodworking years in the spinny world of turning and another vortex has attracted my attention. The CNC routing world. I dont really plan on...
  10. Replies
    14
    Views
    4,197

    couple of observations I have had. Ruth Niles...

    couple of observations I have had.
    Ruth Niles has a new stainless steel one that "stands on its own" - it has a flat spot that allows it to stand on the counter without a display. Which solves,...
  11. Replies
    7
    Views
    2,049

    I made one from hard maple, finished the outside...

    I made one from hard maple, finished the outside with woodturners finish, left the inside alone - just sanded it to 600+. The other part i just sanded out with no finish.

    My friend uses it for...
  12. Replies
    5
    Views
    1,702

    Yes that's what i meant. That's helpful. I can...

    Yes that's what i meant. That's helpful. I can get bearing locally it's just the disassemble time. It's always inconvenient isn't it.
  13. Replies
    5
    Views
    1,702

    Arbor Bearing on Grizzly 1023

    I think I lost one this weekend :mad:

    its been making a whining noise on power down, i re-tensioned the belts, that seemed to help, then yesterday I could smell burning and I couldn't turn the...
  14. Great idea! I would sometimes set the chuck on...

    Great idea! I would sometimes set the chuck on the ways and use the banjo for a 'back stop' but that was only for the last grit or two because i was fearful of the stability. I may try something...
  15. Replies
    13
    Views
    7,303

    agree that BLO will darken it. Thats desirable...

    agree that BLO will darken it. Thats desirable in some cases, but not for woods like yours. I have used Danish Oil for some maple and that doesnt seem to darken considerably. Walnut oil sometime...
  16. Replies
    9
    Views
    2,641

    I also tend to put prices on the bottom of my...

    I also tend to put prices on the bottom of my bowls. Two reasons - if there ever is residue, its on the bottom (I use the little yellow dots), second - lets people handle the piece. The tactile...
  17. Replies
    14
    Views
    5,126

    I bought something similar to this at Big Lots -...

    I bought something similar to this at Big Lots - stackable 3-drawer units. I use them for exactly what you are wanting to do. I also bought a plastic expanding file folder for my disc sand paper,...
  18. Replies
    10
    Views
    3,497

    Howdy Neighbor Tom! Good to see you around...

    Howdy Neighbor Tom! Good to see you around again....

    Even with extensions you may have to make a couple of segments. I would certainly like to see it when you are finished, that would be...
  19. I make (a little) money at both. My flatwork...

    I make (a little) money at both. My flatwork stuff sells better/faster than my round stuff, but right now both are doing decent enough. I find that turning wood reveals a beauty and dimension in...
  20. Replies
    5
    Views
    1,862

    I have also been using walnut oil as a sanding...

    I have also been using walnut oil as a sanding lubricant. It seems to make the sanding perform better and the oil gets good penetration.
  21. Replies
    12
    Views
    2,296

    Thats just ..... wow. Very impressive and nicely...

    Thats just ..... wow. Very impressive and nicely done!
  22. Replies
    6
    Views
    2,324

    good people! Was my first time ordering from...

    good people! Was my first time ordering from Earl, wont be the last!
  23. Replies
    6
    Views
    2,324

    That's good advice Bruce - so far 4 days later no...

    That's good advice Bruce - so far 4 days later no cracking .. .fingers crossed! This maple was pretty dry, I'm guessing 8 months + since milling.

    The only other things are drilling out with 1/2"...
  24. Replies
    6
    Views
    2,324

    Cigar Tube - Spalted Maple

    I ran across this kit from Bear Tooth Woods, its a large tube for cigars. Have a few people that have asked me about them and decided to give it a try. This one is some spalted maple that I had...
  25. Thread: The Healing

    by Lee Koepke
    Replies
    8
    Views
    3,176

    Very nice. Appreciate you sharing the story as...

    Very nice. Appreciate you sharing the story as well. The stories are what makes projects special, unique, and important.
Results 1 to 25 of 500
Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4