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Thank you for your input. I’m using a good brush to apply the Waterbase Poly , prior to that, I sanded with 220. I plan on using 280 for the next coat. I did notice that the Water base finish does...

There are many opinions on the internet about using Oil base Polyurathane over water based sanding sealer. What are the Creek forum friends say about this combination of Oil base poly over water base...

John,
Thanks for your input. I belong to the Honolulu Wood Turners and several of the members use Dura Shield after about 24-48 hours. Then the usual Poly/ Penetrol mix, wait till dry sand, put on...

Happy New Years to all!
Haven't been on the forum for a while. But I need some advice or opinions. I have worked with NIP before and finished with my blend of Danish Oil and Poly mix with equal...

John, Very nice HF with Finials. Whats the procedure and finishes used to get the results you have on your work?

I recently completed my vacuum chuck for my Jet 1642. I made the adapter out of Corian. I was slightly smaller than the diameter of the original knock out hole in the hand wheel. The outside diameter...

I just finished my vacuum chuck and have used it. On a NE bowl, I have a 3"bell that I used to chuck it too. My Vacuum pump puts out 6CFM. The HG has to be turned down to under 20, depending on...

Rob,
How much work did it take to bend the shaft. Did you heat it up alot and bend and reheat gradually? What type of heat was used?

;)Walter Meier, Jet tools had a sale on Wood working machines. Woodcafts honors their promotion so I bought the 1642. Picked it up 2/20 Saturday and set it up today. Will post pics tomorrow. Very...

;) Thanks for the photo, B.W.. It gives me another idea of mounting my hood. Aloha:)

:( Ron, my Jet 1220 lathe is on the stand, I don't use a bench. You set up looks great but won't work in my situation. What I'm looking for is a homemade mount that I can attach to the bed. I don't...

:confused:Bernie I have the same DC hood, how did you rig it to the lahte. I am looking for ideas for mounting. Right now I have some bungee cords holding it in place. Can you post pics, if anyone...

:confused: I'd like to try doing the wing set up. How do you go about turning the three wings down and one up? Do you cut the 3 top portions of the down wings off and vice-versa for the one wing? Can...

:) I have a Jet 1220 and currently use the Micro system from Kelton Industries. I have the 3/4 hp motor. It's does the job ,just have to go easy on it. I've cored some Cherry and Walnut from a wood...

:confused: WHat I'm actually looking for is the diameter of the SN2 and jaws when fully opened up. Will it clear the bed or the 12"swing I have?:rolleyes:

:confused: Whats the maximum this pair opens up too? I have a jet 1220 and would like to get the jaws for reverse turning on my bowls that are sometimes 9 1/2- 10" diameter.:rolleyes:

The wood is light- beige in color. I haven't cut it up side grain yet. What I have read on the internet is that it is used for instruments also.:confused:

:confused: Has anyone turned,Citharexylum spinosum- Fiddle wood?:confused:

:( Can anyone recall the thread that involves making an adapter to hold a chuck for power carving which is able to adjust to different angles? He used a 1" x8TPI bolt. :confused:

:rolleyes: Look at my Post on 3/29/09, " My version of the Steel Snake"

:)The steel snake is a generic Articulated Arm Hollowing jig that Eddie Castelin of the Bayou Woodturners came up with. It's his version of the Monster Hollowing System and the Elbo System.;)

These were made using the Steel Snake I made. Milo was finished with Tung Oil and Beal buffed, Kou Haole was finished with Danish Oil, Wipe on Poly and buffed

:confused:For those that make their own hollowing tools, what type of bars do you favor, straight or swan neck. I 'm making 5/8" bars, currently I am using 1/2" bars that I made using the Sorby or...

:rolleyes: Finally got to test run my SS. Works like a charm. Thanks to all who helped. I'll post finished pics soon.;)

:rolleyes:Tom , I am a member of the HW. Great club and wonderful group of guys. Club meets 1st Tuesday of the odd month. Next meeting is in May. Look up the website and get info on mtg. place. Hope...