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    That's a pretty cool mill. I read the Cold Duck...

    That's a pretty cool mill. I read the Cold Duck description on the mill and am wondering how grapes are spelled in your neck of the woods. Is that a typo? do they really mean GROPES or should the...
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    Matt, I agree about your concern about the...

    Matt, I agree about your concern about the seriousness of the incident Bodger posted, but as not being from Australia, I have to ask whether Charging is another term for Loading or the real 4 letter...
  3. Thread: Resin bowl

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    Fumbler, that's looking real good. You are doing...

    Fumbler, that's looking real good. You are doing a darn good job on that piece. One question I have is why did you use a piece of glued up wood for your Rim Plate/Rim Chuck? It seems it could warp...
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    When I got my first chuck, I adhered to Nova's G3...

    When I got my first chuck, I adhered to Nova's G3 50mm instructions about keeping the tenon at the diameter where the chuck jaws form a circle. About 1 in 15-20 forms would break off at the tenon. I...
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    Those Cole Jaws and the other one like it was on...

    Those Cole Jaws and the other one like it was on my list to make, but with a Donut chuck I made earlier, I hit my knuckles on the hold down bolts. I counter sunk the bolt heads, and then about 2...
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    On remounting your stuff, it looks like you are...

    On remounting your stuff, it looks like you are using recesses. For remounting and dressing up the outside, it seems to me there would be no issue. If you aren't using recesses, make yourself a large...
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    Absolutely beautiful....Jerry (in Tucson)USA

    Absolutely beautiful....Jerry (in Tucson)USA
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    I agree there, Hughie. I wouldn't be able to do...

    I agree there, Hughie. I wouldn't be able to do half the stuff I do if I hadn't made them, both the CP and the Nose Ring. Can you post a picture of them?

    I made one for the revolving head live...
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    Something like this in the first picture,...

    Something like this in the first picture, Hughie?? I made that live center with a long nose as I firmly believe they are absolutely necessary, but now I had to put something on it. Actually I was...
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    This is something I invented back in 2010. I was...

    This is something I invented back in 2010. I was tired of burying my spur in my wood as I got catches in the first stages of roughing. I also didn't like the fact you have to clean up pieces to mount...
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    I made a tool one time from a piece of flint. I...

    I made a tool one time from a piece of flint. I didn't try to make anything in particular, but it did cut pretty well. All I did was skin the bark off a branch about 3" OD. ............. Jerry (in...
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    I can't possibly help, because of my location,...

    I can't possibly help, because of my location, but the one thing that needs mentioning is, How many are you expecting per month or year? Price should be settled between turner and retailer, or in...
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    If you have a drill chuck that goes into your...

    If you have a drill chuck that goes into your tail stock, get a fairly stiff wire chucked into it and bring it up to the spindle. Bend the wire until it's touching the MT. Hand rotate the spindle a...
  14. Thread: Lost figure

    by Nubsnstubs
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    It's a shame you lost all that character. It was...

    It's a shame you lost all that character. It was looking pretty nice. Still looks good, but could have been better looking with the figure.

    On some of the blanks that I've turned that had that...
  15. Put it back together with a little persuasion...

    Put it back together with a little persuasion when inserting the JT taper at the chuck base. You should be able to retract the bit from the piece of wood by turning the piece in reverse by hand while...
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    I clicked on the link posted, and this system...

    I clicked on the link posted, and this system looks identical to Wolverine with the exception of the anodized color. It also looks like this price is about the same as US dollars. It's a good copy of...
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    Guy, sorry to sound like I'm uncaring, but am...

    Guy, sorry to sound like I'm uncaring, but am just trying to bring in a little humor to a very bad situation. My bad humor is, at the beginning of the video, showing all those downed trees along side...
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    Looking at the top picture, I see 14 possible...

    Looking at the top picture, I see 14 possible leak points. Then you have a bunch more that is not seen. Because of the numerous leak factors, I went another route. I invented the Tail Stock Steady....
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    Now, that's funny, and unfortunately has some...

    Now, that's funny, and unfortunately has some truth to it...Jerry (in Tucson) USA
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    Bodger, is Stringy Bark in the Eucalyptus family?...

    Bodger, is Stringy Bark in the Eucalyptus family? It's a good looking bowl. ............ Jerry (in Tucson)USA
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    Even with international shipping, you could get a...

    Even with international shipping, you could get a Tail Stock Steady for less than a vacuum chuck set up. All you would need after that is the will to use it, plus when removing the tenon, you would...
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    Welcome from Arizona, Dave. This is a pretty good...

    Welcome from Arizona, Dave. This is a pretty good site to belong to. You will acquire a lot of knowledge from these fine folks.

    As far as your question, you do not need to have a recess or tenon...
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    On the tail end of the taper, is that a bolt of...

    On the tail end of the taper, is that a bolt of some sort? If so, if it's possible to remove it, and check to see if the taper is hollow. If it is, you could possibly use a knock out rod and remove...
  24. Well hell, Richard, if I had known I was a hunted...

    Well hell, Richard, if I had known I was a hunted man, I would have gifted you 2 of them. Hehe I don't think you told me that. Actually seeing how the TSS works in person gives you a whole...
  25. No Colin, you did not give me that impression....

    No Colin, you did not give me that impression. It's just a choice of bad wording on my part. Hadn't finished my 2 cups of coffee yet when I replied.

    I also learn from off track or differing...
  26. Colin, I'm not trying to get into a pissing...

    Colin, I'm not trying to get into a pissing match, but of all the natural edged pieces I still have, over 20 of them of varying sizes, were really easy to mount. For smaller pieces, I make a form I...
  27. Colin, I don't know if this is allowed, but I...

    Colin, I don't know if this is allowed, but I invented the Tail Stock Steady back in 2011. It allows you to remove your tenon, glue block or clean up a recess while still safely between centers. If I...
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    That looks like it would pop right out if you...

    That looks like it would pop right out if you retract it enough. If there is a through hole from the wheel end of the tailstock, use a bar or rod and see if you can knock it out.

    If this picture...
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    Thanks for the link, Richard. I watched the...

    Thanks for the link, Richard. I watched the video, and at 48 seconds into it, food grade plastics are numbered 1 through 7. The PP number located on the bottoms of the product will tell you what the...
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    Richard, I'm gonna disagree with your scientist...

    Richard, I'm gonna disagree with your scientist on the acrylic. My info comes from the manufacturer and wholesaler of this acrylic tubing. It's the extruded clear 1"ID x 1 1/8"OD. The company...
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    Hey Richard, gonna use that Cholla, huh? I...

    Hey Richard, gonna use that Cholla, huh? I haven't done it yet, but acrylic tube seems to be what people use here. A 1" ID tube has about a 1 3/16" OD. You probably have to turn a small portion of...
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    Ted, you did a pretty decent job on those last...

    Ted, you did a pretty decent job on those last two pieces you did. You just need to stretch the wire after it's twisted, then solder the ends and stretch it again. Then start turning your piece to...
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    Thompson tools in the US shows a fairly good...

    Thompson tools in the US shows a fairly good picture of the ends of his bowl gouges with different flute profiles. .......... Jerry (in Tucson)USA
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    CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    Kel McNaughton Coring tools. He is a local...

    Kel McNaughton Coring tools. He is a local Aussie. Cost is about $800 dollars in the US........ Good score.......... Jerry (in Tucson)USA
  36. Bob, I did the same thing you did, but instead of...

    Bob, I did the same thing you did, but instead of grinding my carbide edges, I hold the carbide taped with double sided tape to one of my fingers and grind only the flat top. I use 300, 600, 1200 and...
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    Ooohhhh, so you soiled your knickers, huh? I'm...

    Ooohhhh, so you soiled your knickers, huh? I'm very fortunate that I don't get startled, otherwise I'd be saying what you said. At least your piece finished out good. ............. Jerry (in Tucson)
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    Good job Richard. I don't remember seeing any of...

    Good job Richard. I don't remember seeing any of the vases like your Fat Guy. It's the eleventh hour, so I'll probably start mine today if I I get the time....... Thanks for posting them...........
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    To me, I think I would rather start at zero RPM...

    To me, I think I would rather start at zero RPM and slowly ramp up to what I need rather than hit the start switch and have instant max speed on whatever pulley you're set on. ............. Jerry...
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    Smiife, I personally wouldn't be too concerned...

    Smiife, I personally wouldn't be too concerned about those cracks as they don't look to go past your tenon/recess. If they did, I'd sure you would have had a picture of it. I make my own 3/8" dowels...
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    I'm only being funny with my next statement. You...

    I'm only being funny with my next statement. You oughta be happy with that...


    I only said that because what of happens when I use my jig, I get the same kind of cut as you did, but it also cuts...
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    It's not just candles, it's everything you use....

    It's not just candles, it's everything you use. It all comes down to the end user on whether it's a good idea to do what you have in mind................ Jerry (in Tucson)USA
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    Roger, Nice job on that bowl. How long in actual...

    Roger, Nice job on that bowl. How long in actual time did it take you to make it?

    I worked for a sign company back in the 1900's that made their signs using only Redwood because it left beautiful...
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    Richard, would you care to expand on that "nearly...

    Richard, would you care to expand on that "nearly had an incident".. Remember, I do metal work also. Any cautions I can get would be greatly appreciated. I hope there wasn't any pain or injury...
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    Roger, it looks more like you had a crotch in...

    Roger, it looks more like you had a crotch in that piece, which caused it to fail. When it separates, I saw what looked like a sheet of bark on one half of it. Your first picture shows what looks...
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    Pat, is it possible for you to take and post a...

    Pat, is it possible for you to take and post a picture of the back of it. I would really appreciate it. .......... Jerry (in Tucson)USA
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    The reason I invented, or rather re-invented the...

    The reason I invented, or rather re-invented the Chuck Plate is 97-99% of the stuff I turn doesn't have a single flat spot on it. The reason I made my first CP is the piece I wanted to turn, Cholla...
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    Hey Novice, you have shown you're willing to...

    Hey Novice, you have shown you're willing to invent a tool to overcome an obstacle incurred while turning. That's good for you and other turners you know. I'm not being disrespectful, but you are...
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    What was asking is rather that orient it like the...

    What was asking is rather that orient it like the shape dictates, cut it and center it with the pith facing you. I have a pod, so one of these days, I'll probably try it.

    I heard those jumping...
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    Rick, the end grain pattern of the pod resembles ...

    Rick, the end grain pattern of the pod resembles Chrysanthemum end grain. It's beautiful. Have you ever thought of turning a pod along the grain?

    When the spider shows off his stuff and...
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