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Buy a pair of 6 power reading eyeglasses. Inspect after every grade of sand paper with an oblique light source.. If you find a machine or sanding mark rework that grade or go back one grade. Don't...

Because this thread continues to get me private messages (which I don't always notice in a timely fashion) I will post my email address for anyone reading this thread in the future. Just remove the...

I've cobbled together a low tech version of the Breathecool -- it's good enough to keep sanding dust away from my eyes and nose (I wouldn't suggest it for spray painting or other intense mists --...

My personal opinion, put the mass up high as close to bed of lathe as reasonably possible. Less chance for legs to flex over shorter span.

Yes, it's the round cutter. (EasyFinisher).

http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Finisher-Replacement-Round-Cutter/dp/B0039ZYQLW

I do most of the bowl with a bowl gouge - I only use the EasyFinisher...

The Ci0 round cutter has helped me get rid of tool marks on the inside of bowls. It is very helpful when presented with good control, keep it level with centerline of bowl, and keep tool rest close...

I've found some nice figure in silver maple, and it does turn nicely. I've found it to be a bear on the bandsaw, even a fresh blade just doesn't cut it, so I round out silver blanks with the...

And I will third the hand truck - and if the handles on the hand truck allow - you can lean the hand truck against the back of the bed of the truck - and then use the hand truck as a ramp for the log...

Can anyone comment on the Oneway vs Robust curved interior bowl rest? Doing some 16" NE bowls and would like something pretty sturdy for the long reaches in.

I can't offer any advice on your VFD.

But I will suggest you email the tech support folks at automationdirect.com. When I was converting to VFD they were extremely helpful and very knowledgeable....

Once again - "not a licensed elec ..." - you should have 4 wires between VFD and motor - one of them ground. You can pick up the ground at the vfd where you connected the ground from your...

I AM NOT a licensed electrician - but I will make a comment.

Many 3 phase motors can be used on several different voltages.

Each of the yellow wires coming out of the motor may have a "letter...

I was startled to see that thread spring back to life. But a twin thread in the UK keeps sputtering along - in fact one small company has put together a kit of parts that basically matches my thread...

Steve - can you comment on the steps you are using to apply finish and paint? Most of the milk paint bowls I've seen attempt a "rough" look - but I really like the "smooth finish" look of yours.

Not that I'll ever do it - but I've dreamed of the CraftSupplies motor-less VicMarc. I put original back on 1624,sell it and take vfd and motor forward. But that's quite a bit of dreaming on my...

Yes, converted 1624 to VFD - I have an online article at http://www.woodturnersresource.com/extras/projects/1624_vs/index.html

I made some new handles for my toolrest. The toolrest has always reliably gripped the bed, but seemed like I was always bumping my hand when loosening the toolrest receiver screw.

I had some...

Matt - thanks for the details. I've got a Nova 1624 which I converted to VFD (and can convert back to original) -- so I, in a way, already have the 2hp motor I would need for the upgrade to the...

Matt - can you pass along a little more info on motor specs needed to match the VL300? Or point me to a link to forum discussion ...

search ebay for red laser module - usually $5 with shipping - and then any cheap walwart 3v power supply

I'm waiting for a shipment of aluminum tube for my tool handle project, so these are comments I found by others.

Heat braided tubing in microwave until hot but not melted (not at all sure about...

I'll just jump in to comment on motor cost. When I converted my Nova to VFD I didn't purchase the inverter duty motor - and 3 yrs use tells me that was an OK decision for the normal turning I do. ...

Sometimes shop layout can dictate a system choice. In my small shop space, the articulated was the only way to go. I don't have room off the tailstock end of my lathe for a captured arm to swing...

I built a steel snake.

I used 1 1/4" receiver tube (for trailer hitch) as a vertical receiver for 1 1/4" square that is an adjustable upright. This is mounted to lathe bed with a flat plate...

Mount the VFD controller on something with rare earth magnets, then you can slide it around as you need to.

Just keep those wood chips out of the VFD enclosure, they sure like to find their way...