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  1. Thread: line burning

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    I get free plastic laminate samples at a big box...

    I get free plastic laminate samples at a big box store, grind the edge thin then cut a small V groove with a skew and then press the thin edge of the formica into the V groove at high speed. A...
  2. Thread: Turkey Call

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    Yes Jack, they are difficult to see in the photo,...

    Yes Jack, they are difficult to see in the photo, but there are eight 3/8" holes spaced around the call.
  3. Thread: Turkey Call

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    Scott: I sent you an email re: suppliers. By the...

    Scott: I sent you an email re: suppliers. By the way, they sound GREAT.
  4. Thread: Turkey Call

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    Turkey Call

    Here is a double sided turkey call I'm making. It's a pot style made from walnut with textured glass surface on one side and a slate surface on the opposite side with a smaller glass "sound board"...
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    bionic face shield

    The bionic has saved my bacon twice, one time when a knot came out and once when a bowl blew apart. Both times the impact went straight to the face shield. I wear it all the time when at the lathe.
  6. Thread: Jet Lathe HP?

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    My 1.5 HP Jet 1642 handles 16" bowls and the...

    My 1.5 HP Jet 1642 handles 16" bowls and the McNaughton coring system. It may be slower than a 2 HP but how much. I guess if your in the production business you'ld want something bigger than even the...
  7. Thread: Tool Mule

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    +1 for the table saw.

    +1 for the table saw.
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    Count me in too.

    Count me in too.
  9. Count me in too.

    Count me in too.
  10. Count me in too.

    Count me in too.
  11. Count me in too.

    Count me in too.
  12. Count me in.

    Count me in.
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    ten,nine,eight,seven,you get the idea

    ten,nine,eight,seven,you get the idea
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    I have a 1.5 HP JET 1642 and am really happy with...

    I have a 1.5 HP JET 1642 and am really happy with it, however, I've been lusting for a PM Mustard Monster. My wife said if I pick up the PM the first thing I should turn would be a funeral urn.
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    Ditto on what Dan sez-Fiebing's leather dye has...

    Ditto on what Dan sez-Fiebing's leather dye has gotten good reviews for ebonizing, USMC black is the one you want.
    If you want Black, it's the only way to go.
  16. Thread: unplug VFD

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    I just switch the breaker off since my lathe is...

    I just switch the breaker off since my lathe is right next to the breaker box. No worries about lightning.
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    The bearings I used were graphite impregnated...

    The bearings I used were graphite impregnated bronze sleeve bearings with a flange. The bar stock is 1 1/2" so I used 3/4" length and installed a sleeve bearing top and bottom of each section. Got...
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    Scott: Here's a shot fully extended. The first...

    Scott: Here's a shot fully extended. The first photo was hiding the final section holding the round cutting bar and bit. The tool fits into the tailstock by threading onto a #2 MT "Ruth Niles" bottle...
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    Another articulated hollowing system

    Here is my version of a snake style hollowing system. The laser system is from my McNaughton coring tool. :D
    180309
  20. Jim: I bought some 18 gauge nichrome on ebay....

    Jim: I bought some 18 gauge nichrome on ebay. Under $20.00 is about a lifetime supply.
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    All the noise

    I agree about using the vacuum while doing HF's. Guess I'm going to Lowe's tonight. Thanks for sharing the infol
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    make a skew chisel

    I have the 1 1/4" Thompson skew. It's GREAT. Well worth the $90.00 and does a fantastic job. Make your own handle and you're all set.;)
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    skewed again

    The skew can be a little intimidating early on, but once you get the hang of it, it will become one of your favorite tools while spindle turning.;)
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    Live center adaptor

    You might want to consider the "Reverse Chucking Alignment Adapter" sold by Craft Supplies. P/N 280/1874 is for a 1 1/4"-8TPI for $28.99. It works great.
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    I thought that was clean!:rolleyes:

    I thought that was clean!:rolleyes:
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