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Turning » Tormek 2000 upgrade » 1/5/26, 11:08 PM

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Ray Carson - Lawrenceville, NJ
Woodwright

Forum: Turning
Topic: Tormek 2000 upgrade
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Wow !! WoodCentral sure has changed. Been quite a while since I last posted. As I get back into wood turning after a LOOOONG hiatus of not doing any woodworking, I'm finding that I want to make some upgrades to some of my equipment.
Does anyone know of a CBN wheel or the similar that will work on an older Tormek slow speed grinder? I currently own the old 2000 "green machine." I have a #250 wheel that I replaced a few years ago but many fellow woodworkers say the CBN "diamond" wheels are far superior. Before I plunk down a few hundred smackers for a new wheel, I want to make sure I have the right one, size, bore, etc. The wheel will most likely be used for grinds on my lathe tools but I was hoping to use it on kitchen knives as well. Buying a new Tormek machine is out of the question. Lordy those things have gotten ridiculously expensive.
Sincerely, Ray
p.s. It's good to be back !!

Turning » Re: ?'s for Nova lathe owners » 12/3/09, 1:40 PM

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Jose Klipstein
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Forum: Turning
Topic: ?'s for Nova lathe owners
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Re: ?'s for Nova lathe owners

Jose Klipstein

>I have one of the early DVRs, serial #250. My lathe has been used many hours and other than having to clean the sensors once, I have had no problems. I did change tool rests and modified the lock down handles. I highly recommend Nova DVR lathes.

Hand Tools » Re: Particular Hinge » 3/17/04, 6:27 PM

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Sandor in Boyds, MD
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Forum: Hand Tools
Topic: Particular Hinge
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Card Table Hinge #250....

Sandor in Boyds, MD

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General Woodworking » Which 10" ripping blades? » 10/19/08, 7:27 PM

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JEB
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Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Which 10" ripping blades?
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Which 10" ripping blades?

JEB

>Hello All,

I need to order new 10" (circular) blades for my table and Radial Arm saws. I use my table saw (mostly) for ripping and my RA saw for cross-cutting.

In the past, I've purchased the most economical blades I could find, but this time, I'd like to upgrade and get something better. Several years ago, I purchased a CMT blade for crosscutting on my RA saw, and like the performance (except for the coating coming off when I cleaned it with THEIR 2050 blade cleaner!). So I'm leaning toward purchasing CMT's for both. I'm also looking at AMANA blades, and possibly even paying a little extra for FOREST blades.

So I'd like some opinions. Are FOREST blades REALLY woth the extra cost? Would I be just as satisfied with a CMT? Although advertising states they are as good or better but cheaper, never using an AMANA, I haven't a clue as to whether they are worth taking a chance on them. Is one manufacturer blades better at ripping than cross cutting? Ex-- should I buy one mfg's ripping, and anothers crosscut?

Examples of ripping blades I'm looking at are all 10" regular (1/8") kerf 20 or 24 tooth (CMT & AMANA 24T; FOREST 20T):

CMT - #250.024.10 24T 10" Reg kerf - cost @ $55.

AMANA - thier A.G.E. Series 24T 10" Reg kerf - cost @ $35.

FOREST - Woodworker II 20T 10" Reg kerf - cost @ $66.

(Prices are all from the same woodworking e-tailer).

Cost wise, of course I'd rather go with the cheaper AMANA blades if they are worth it. If FOREST are better than CMT, I'd be willing to pay the additional $11.00.

You thoughts and opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks...JEB

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