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Hey thanks Bob!

So would 5/4 = 1.25 inches thick? And the 8/4... that would equal to 2 inches thick right? Sorry for the dumb questions... just learning here.
Thanks!

Thanks alot Bill

Max.... WOW... 81 yrs young. I solute you. A man can learn alot from the old-timers who have "been there and done that". Anything else you want to share with me, I'm all ears. THANKS!

Now I need...

Max,

I certainly appreciate your response. Looking ahead is always a good idea. I work full time on another job. The sawmill is "additional" income slash hobby, but mostly hobby. The cypress is...

Hello turners,

I've been on this forum for a few discussions on lathes. Did't really know where else to go for this question since all my pals are here. I just bought a sawmill and have been...

Gordon... I may have to look into these "rings" you mentioned.
Thanks!

Russ... It's an old Rockwell... and its running at it slowest speed. I have no idea what that RPM is but I believe it needs to be slower. I have spun a few of these same size already, but I'm finding...

Bob... I think you're right. I need to look at it again to be sure, but I do believe this one has the spur that is attached with a nut. It has the spur inserted into the spindle and then a nut right...

Thanks Curtis... I'll probably go with a 4".

Well thanks Matt. I was thinking 6" just to make sure I had plenty of stability. You see, I'm not turning a small piece for a bowl. I'm using it in place of a drive center for spinning a spindle that...

I'm wanting to buy a good 6" face plate for the lathe I have but I'm not sure if I need an insert or even what they mean by the specs. I found one at woodpost.com that said it was 1" x 8 TPI. I...

Thanks alot Nathan!

Thanks William. The man I have cutting my wood now has a heavy duty Woodmizer. I'm just looking for feedback on this MP-24 by Cook becuase I have a brother who wants to go in half on the price. I...

I looked on the forum but didn't see anything specific to sawmill questions. So since I'm a "turner", and I've met a few of you guys in here, I thought I'd at least start here. I'm looking into the...

Hey thanks Will... think I saw those but was wondering why they were just square. I'll certainly look into it.
Oh and by the way... I think I've settled on the JET 1642 EVS-2 for my lathe purchase....

Thanks for the link Dick. I'd seen these on my search but I wasn't sure of the quality. But if you guys think they're decent for the price, I may just go with one for replacement. I have seen the...

Oh... by the way.... Its a round nose scraper I'm looking for.
Thanks

Broke my 1" scraper and it seems most I find is 3/4" or smaller. I can work with a 3/4" but I'd like to go back to what I was use to if possible. Not real keen on the best brands out there. Any...

Thanks guys.... I'll probably just continue to free hand. Lie Steve said - The stress and torque will probably be too great.

I'm looking for a beading lathe blade that is 1.5" wide and is shaped like a half moon. I've seen them on a link that someone posted on here but I can't find it. This tool creates a rounding on the...

Good question

Well thank you all very much for the tips and info on sharpening. I'll look for this wolverine jig setup.

Thanks Ken. You mean just a regular stand mounted wheel grinder? And what about grit? I assume something pretty fine huh?

What is the best way to sharpen my gouges and the rest of my turning blades? Seems like I heard (well not really hear), but someone on here mentioning a particular sharpener. Anyone care to point me...