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! RUSS'S CORNER
Welcome Russ's Corner, the writings of Russ Fairfield. In retirement, Russ became an accomplished wood turner. With Internet columns, magazine articles, classes, demonstrations and several show pieces...
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Welcome Russ's Corner, the writings of Russ Fairfield. In retirement, Russ became an accomplished wood turner. With Internet columns, magazine articles, classes, demonstrations and several show pieces...
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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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CHUCKING - RECESS OR SPIGOT?
by Russ Fairfield There is no right or wrong way to grip the wood. Both the spigot and internal dovetail have their advantages. Which is used is more a matter of personal preference, what you are turn...
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by Russ Fairfield There is no right or wrong way to grip the wood. Both the spigot and internal dovetail have their advantages. Which is used is more a matter of personal preference, what you are turn...
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DRILLING ACRYLIC
by Russ Fairfield Drill slowly. If the chips coming out of the hole are in little chunks instead of a long ribbon, it is definitely getting too hot. Plastic has a very low melting temperature, and the...
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by Russ Fairfield Drill slowly. If the chips coming out of the hole are in little chunks instead of a long ribbon, it is definitely getting too hot. Plastic has a very low melting temperature, and the...
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DRILLING PEN BLANKS ON THE LATHE
Excerpts from The Messageboards Randy asked: Does anyone know of a quick way to accurately mount the pen blank for center drilling on a mini lathe? Paul Porter: I use a Talon chuck with spigot jaws. R...
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Excerpts from The Messageboards Randy asked: Does anyone know of a quick way to accurately mount the pen blank for center drilling on a mini lathe? Paul Porter: I use a Talon chuck with spigot jaws. R...
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EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT GLUE
by Russ Fairfield As woodturners, we make some demands on our glues and adhesives that are different from those of other woodworkers. For attaching a waste block, we want one that has good shear and t...
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by Russ Fairfield As woodturners, we make some demands on our glues and adhesives that are different from those of other woodworkers. For attaching a waste block, we want one that has good shear and t...
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FINISHING ISSUES WITH CYANOACRYLATE
Excerpts from The Messageboards Barry Irby asked: I made a chest of drawers that has four book matched burl panels in the top. The burl is black gum and light tan or blond and somewhat punky. There we...
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Excerpts from The Messageboards Barry Irby asked: I made a chest of drawers that has four book matched burl panels in the top. The burl is black gum and light tan or blond and somewhat punky. There we...
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FINISHING SECRETS
by Russ Fairfield "Finishing Secrets" started as a series of individual articles in 1996 through '98 for publication in the newsletter of the North Florida Woodturners, and for my personal use for dem...
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by Russ Fairfield "Finishing Secrets" started as a series of individual articles in 1996 through '98 for publication in the newsletter of the North Florida Woodturners, and for my personal use for dem...
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FINISHING SECRETS
by Russ Fairfield TOC Video Productions: 2005 3-DVD set, 2 hr. each, $75.85/set, $29.85/ea. Does not appear to be for sale anywhere, but the text version can be viewed here. Woodturners face special c...
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by Russ Fairfield TOC Video Productions: 2005 3-DVD set, 2 hr. each, $75.85/set, $29.85/ea. Does not appear to be for sale anywhere, but the text version can be viewed here. Woodturners face special c...
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HOLLOWING NOISE???
Excerpts from The Messageboards Carole in VA asked: Is it normal for the hollowing process to sometimes be very loud, or am I all of a sudden doing something wrong? This one small Box Elder vessel I a...
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Excerpts from The Messageboards Carole in VA asked: Is it normal for the hollowing process to sometimes be very loud, or am I all of a sudden doing something wrong? This one small Box Elder vessel I a...
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MINI BUFFER
by Fred in NC I must credit Russ Fairfield with the idea of using a standard 9" painting roller cover for buffing. This one is wool and has a ¾" nap. The adapters are my own design. I turned two wood...
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by Fred in NC I must credit Russ Fairfield with the idea of using a standard 9" painting roller cover for buffing. This one is wool and has a ¾" nap. The adapters are my own design. I turned two wood...
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MINI LATHES AND GENERAL LATHE TIPS
Excerpts from The Message Boards Don Thompson in Cutler Ridge, Florida asked: The optional Jet Mini Lathe stand looks kind of wobbly. Anyone have experience with it? Tony Dentino replied: I have the J...
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Excerpts from The Message Boards Don Thompson in Cutler Ridge, Florida asked: The optional Jet Mini Lathe stand looks kind of wobbly. Anyone have experience with it? Tony Dentino replied: I have the J...
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MUSINGS ABOUT TOOL PURCHASES
by Dinyar Chavda, Ellis Walentine, Andy in Raleigh, Russ Fairfield, Mike Schwing,and Mark Kauder Dinyar Chavda:There are always posts regarding what turning tools to buy, what lathe to buy, what chuck...
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by Dinyar Chavda, Ellis Walentine, Andy in Raleigh, Russ Fairfield, Mike Schwing,and Mark Kauder Dinyar Chavda:There are always posts regarding what turning tools to buy, what lathe to buy, what chuck...
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PERSONAL FORMULAS FOR FINISHING MIXTURES
Excerpts from The Messageboards Dave L: Relatively new to turning—could you guys who mix up your own finishing products pass on your ideas? What you mix and in what percentages? Does it give a gloss...
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Excerpts from The Messageboards Dave L: Relatively new to turning—could you guys who mix up your own finishing products pass on your ideas? What you mix and in what percentages? Does it give a gloss...
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PURPLEHEART…CAN YOU KEEP IT PURPLE?
Excerpts from The Messageboards Jeremy in LA asked: Can I please get a definitive answer on purpleheart? I've only used it a little myself. My experience is that when I turn it, it starts brown, and a...
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Excerpts from The Messageboards Jeremy in LA asked: Can I please get a definitive answer on purpleheart? I've only used it a little myself. My experience is that when I turn it, it starts brown, and a...
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SANDING AND SANDPAPERS
by Garrett Lambert and Scott Greaves, with contributions from Dave Anderson, Mike Circo, Andy Lincoln, John Richards, George W. Dart, Mark Mandell, Mark Kauder and Bill Smith Garrettt Lambert: All woo...
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by Garrett Lambert and Scott Greaves, with contributions from Dave Anderson, Mike Circo, Andy Lincoln, John Richards, George W. Dart, Mark Mandell, Mark Kauder and Bill Smith Garrettt Lambert: All woo...
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SEALCOAT AND OIL FINISHING QUESTIONS
by the Message Board Tim asked, "I like to use oils because of how it brings out the wonderful grain patterns and the depth it gives, plus it's wipe on. I just bought 2 new products I've never used be...
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by the Message Board Tim asked, "I like to use oils because of how it brings out the wonderful grain patterns and the depth it gives, plus it's wipe on. I just bought 2 new products I've never used be...
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SIMPLE SPLITTER
by Russ Fairfield One trick I've read about for 90-deg cuts only is to use a drill bit a fraction smaller than your kerf. Simply drill a partial vertical hole in your shop-made insert plate and insert...
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by Russ Fairfield One trick I've read about for 90-deg cuts only is to use a drill bit a fraction smaller than your kerf. Simply drill a partial vertical hole in your shop-made insert plate and insert...
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SPIRAL TEXTURING TOOL
by Ray Lanham I made a hat stand for a cowboy hat I recently made and wanted something a bit different to complement the hat. A Canadian turner friend, Eugen Schlaak's proficient texturing encouraged ...
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by Ray Lanham I made a hat stand for a cowboy hat I recently made and wanted something a bit different to complement the hat. A Canadian turner friend, Eugen Schlaak's proficient texturing encouraged ...
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