Discussions - rec.crafts.woodturning

	I need motivation
	My lathe has been disassembled and I have not turned for 2.5 years since I moved to a ew house. Can somebody come help me get everything set up again. :) What happened to this group since I left. Very few posts recently. God Bless, Al Kyder By Al Kyder - Sep 6 - 2 new of 2 messages

	Carving eggs OT
	A steady eye, a steady hand, and an itty-bitty high speed tool [link] By Kevin - Sep 5 - 1 new of 1 message

	What do you wear when turning?
	What do you wear when turning? Face shield? saftey glasses? long sleeve shirt? turners smock? Anti vibration gloves? I'm curious... What is really needed. I dont wear a smock but I do always wear a face shield. Randy [link] By randyswoodshoop - Sep 4 - 16 new of 16 messages

AAW: musing about the relevance of belonging. (long)

Tis the season for hurricanes and politics and I'm trying to design and turn a Windbag. Any ideas? I know, I know, look at a mirror, Arch! Meanwhile I'll act the part and muse a little about AAW. zzzzzz! I just got my AAW dues notice, $45.00 per year and a ballot with 'brag sheets' of the six candidates for the Board. I don't know any of the... more »

By Arch - Sep 4 - 11 new of 11 messages

	Test only Posting
	Test Test By Dennis Brown - Sep 4 - 1 new of 1 message

	Off topic - cannot see my own posts to this group.
	I must be doing something stupid. I can see responses but not my posts. Any help or suggestions appreciated. I'm using a paid copy of Forte Agent. Dennis By brodort...@nomail.com - Sep 4 - 1 new of 1 message

Woodworking show in October

The Thirteenth annual WOODWORKING & FURNITURE SHOW for the New York Metropolitan area will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 25th & 26th at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge in Greenlawn, NY from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This annual event, sponsored by the members of The Long Island Woodworkers, is an opportunity for artisans to display their... more »

By SmPeLlIiNsTsEaR(at)truffu lsDOTcom - Sep 2 - 1 new of 1 message

	Turning Morse Tapers
	I have spent most of this summer making parts for a Tracker Pipe Organ. So far I have made Stop Knobs for the front of the instrument, handles for the pipe stoppers and Morse tapers for the bottom of the pipes where they fit into the wind chest. Technically the Morse tapers were the most challenging parts. The... more » By brodort...@nomail.com - Sep 1 - 6 new of 6 messages

	Jet 1642 Tailstock Tilt Pivot
	I got the idea from Robust Lathe and made a tilt away tailstock pivot for my Jet 1642 lathe. Completely eliminates what Bill Grumbine calls "turner's elbow". Posted pics over on ABPW. By Dick Mahany - Aug 31 - 1 new of 1 message

pen finishing

I've been experimenting trying to get a nice gloss. Haven't got it yet! :( What does happen though is that when I apply ca it tends to bridge the gap between the bushing and the blank. Then after I'm done the bushing is slightly stuck to the blank. I pops off easy but leaves a slightly rough edge on the blank. I feel like I should have a set... more »

By errfrsdaf - Aug 30 - 7 new of 7 messages