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3 WHEELED STEADY REST FOR THE LATHE
by Dominic Greco Here are some pictures of a (3) wheeled steady rest I made last month. The basis for the plans came from American Woodworker's website (imagine my surprise at something useful coming ...
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by Dominic Greco Here are some pictures of a (3) wheeled steady rest I made last month. The basis for the plans came from American Woodworker's website (imagine my surprise at something useful coming ...
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500 WOOD BOWLS
Edited by Katherine Duncan Aimone Lark Books: 2004 paperback, 420 pp., $24.95 ISBN 978-1579904838 In a fine color presentation, Lark Books presents gallery photos of artistic bowls in wood. Some are c...
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Edited by Katherine Duncan Aimone Lark Books: 2004 paperback, 420 pp., $24.95 ISBN 978-1579904838 In a fine color presentation, Lark Books presents gallery photos of artistic bowls in wood. Some are c...
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A LONG DISCUSSION AND BRIEF REVIEW OF TOOL RESTS
Part I: Straight Rests Updated 4/18/03 by Lyn J. Mangiameli As I see it, there are basically three general categories of tool rests based on style and intended use; Straight arm general purpose toolre...
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Part I: Straight Rests Updated 4/18/03 by Lyn J. Mangiameli As I see it, there are basically three general categories of tool rests based on style and intended use; Straight arm general purpose toolre...
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A POOR MAN'S LATHE DUPLICATOR RIG
by Ken Grunke Inspired by Don Derry's adaption of Marco Berara's design, which Don posted in the WoW File Cabinet on Jan. 28, 2007. After seeing that rig, my version was hastily cobbled together using...
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by Ken Grunke Inspired by Don Derry's adaption of Marco Berara's design, which Don posted in the WoW File Cabinet on Jan. 28, 2007. After seeing that rig, my version was hastily cobbled together using...
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A SHORT REVIEW OF GLASER ENGINEERING'S A-11, 5/8" DEEP BOWL GOUGE
by Dominic Greco, Lyn Mangiameli, and Molly Winton Dominic Greco: Approximately one month ago, I received an unexpected surprise when I got home. Waiting for me was a Glaser 5/8" deep bowl gouge! Abou...
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by Dominic Greco, Lyn Mangiameli, and Molly Winton Dominic Greco: Approximately one month ago, I received an unexpected surprise when I got home. Waiting for me was a Glaser 5/8" deep bowl gouge! Abou...
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ALCOHOL SOAKING METHOD FOR DRYING BOWLS
by Dave Smith Background Drying roughed turned bowls has always been a challenge for wood turners. You need to balance the desire to finish a piece as soon as possible with the inherent tendency of wo...
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by Dave Smith Background Drying roughed turned bowls has always been a challenge for wood turners. You need to balance the desire to finish a piece as soon as possible with the inherent tendency of wo...
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AN ADAPTED TEXTURING TOOL
by Ken Grunke There was mention in a WoodCentral thread about using a machinist's knurling wheel for texturing. I have a pair of knurl wheels I purchased years ago, intending to use them for their ori...
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by Ken Grunke There was mention in a WoodCentral thread about using a machinist's knurling wheel for texturing. I have a pair of knurl wheels I purchased years ago, intending to use them for their ori...
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ANCHORSEAL SHELF LIFE?
Excerpts from The Messageboards Tom Minehan asked: Does anyone know the shelf life of Anchorseal (assuming it is stored in an air tight container)? Stacey S: The five gallon container that I am finish...
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Excerpts from The Messageboards Tom Minehan asked: Does anyone know the shelf life of Anchorseal (assuming it is stored in an air tight container)? Stacey S: The five gallon container that I am finish...
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ARE THERE REAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TURNING TOOLS?
by Bill Neddow I did a presentation on this subject at our turning club because I felt I got burned by the advertising for some of the tools. It has taken several years of bulldog-like perseverence to...
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by Bill Neddow I did a presentation on this subject at our turning club because I felt I got burned by the advertising for some of the tools. It has taken several years of bulldog-like perseverence to...
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ATTACHING TIPS TO TURNING TOOLS
Excerpts from The Messageboards Ron in Drums asked: Does a MAPP torch get hot enough to welding tips on to turning tools? Bill Turpin: Yes, propane also gets hot enough if you use easy flow silver sol...
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Excerpts from The Messageboards Ron in Drums asked: Does a MAPP torch get hot enough to welding tips on to turning tools? Bill Turpin: Yes, propane also gets hot enough if you use easy flow silver sol...
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BEALL BUFFING SHAFT PROJECT
by Raymond Lanham Here's how to make a buffing shaft to speed your finishing process. Starting with a 24" long ¾" diameter threaded bar, purchased from Home Depot, I ground off the threads until I ha...
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by Raymond Lanham Here's how to make a buffing shaft to speed your finishing process. Starting with a 24" long ¾" diameter threaded bar, purchased from Home Depot, I ground off the threads until I ha...
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BECOME A BETTER SPINDLE TURNER WITHOUT TURNING ON A LATHE
or Turning Tips Unplugged by Peter Galbert Turning is a skill that takes a great deal of practice to do consistently. The good news is that there are many things that can be done to help even before y...
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or Turning Tips Unplugged by Peter Galbert Turning is a skill that takes a great deal of practice to do consistently. The good news is that there are many things that can be done to help even before y...
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BELT CHANGE ON NOVA 3000
Excerpts from The Messageboards David Chung asked: I need to change the belt on my Nova 3000. At first glance, it looks like I will have to remove the motor to provide space to slip on the new belt. I...
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Excerpts from The Messageboards David Chung asked: I need to change the belt on my Nova 3000. At first glance, it looks like I will have to remove the motor to provide space to slip on the new belt. I...
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BENDING HIGH SPEED STEEL
Excerpts from The Messageboards Bob Moffett asked: I want to make some hollowing tools for making ornaments out of ¼" high speed steel stock. What is the best way to bend them and keep the hardness o...
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Excerpts from The Messageboards Bob Moffett asked: I want to make some hollowing tools for making ornaments out of ¼" high speed steel stock. What is the best way to bend them and keep the hardness o...
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BOILED BOWL EXPERIMENT
by David Propst There are many schools of thought on drying roughed turned green bowls. Some suggest doing nothing and letting them crack if they will (bad suggestion). Others suggest sealing with end...
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by David Propst There are many schools of thought on drying roughed turned green bowls. Some suggest doing nothing and letting them crack if they will (bad suggestion). Others suggest sealing with end...
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BOILING WOOD
by Jim King We are currently testing various drying forms of rough turned boiled bowls. Here are the results of a group of rough turned pieces ten days after boiling. As you see on the graph we had a ...
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by Jim King We are currently testing various drying forms of rough turned boiled bowls. Here are the results of a group of rough turned pieces ten days after boiling. As you see on the graph we had a ...
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BOWL DEPTH GAUGE
by Bob Hackett A gauge can be quickly and simply made to stop the funnel effect from happening. Just drill a hole in a suitable piece of hardwood and press in an old radio antenna (the kind that t...
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by Bob Hackett A gauge can be quickly and simply made to stop the funnel effect from happening. Just drill a hole in a suitable piece of hardwood and press in an old radio antenna (the kind that t...
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BOWL GOUGE GRINDS
by John C. Lucas I thought it was time to put photos to the gouge shapes we are talking about to help the newer turners who may not know the different grinds available. Let me say up front that you ca...
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by John C. Lucas I thought it was time to put photos to the gouge shapes we are talking about to help the newer turners who may not know the different grinds available. Let me say up front that you ca...
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BUFFING QUESTIONS
Excerpts from The Message Boards Barry Irby asked: I just finished buffing a cherry bowl with the Beale System. I used Tripoli and White Diamond, but not the wax. Would it be acceptable to put lacquer...
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Excerpts from The Message Boards Barry Irby asked: I just finished buffing a cherry bowl with the Beale System. I used Tripoli and White Diamond, but not the wax. Would it be acceptable to put lacquer...
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CA GLUE
Excerpts from The Messageboards Wally Dickerman: What would woodturners do without CA (cyanoacrylate) glue. Here are a few characteristics of CA: CA glue has a shelf life of about three to six months ...
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Excerpts from The Messageboards Wally Dickerman: What would woodturners do without CA (cyanoacrylate) glue. Here are a few characteristics of CA: CA glue has a shelf life of about three to six months ...
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