Recent content by Larry

That is what I did. I bought a Harbor Freight bandsaw for $169 on sale a couple of years ago http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=32208 and bought the Carter guides for it for another $149. It cuts like butter now. I wish the table was a little bigger but it hasn't...

These blanks are gorgeous. Anyone know the construction process for those sharp rear points? Are they made with a tapered splice like the front points? I've been obsessed with this look since reading the Prather blank review...

You guys must be working 24/7 - with all the new products and videos. The videos are great. It's always interesting to see how different makers do things. Larry

I bought a Sherline mill on ebay a couple of years ago and converted it to CNC. Having no prior experience, there was a steep learning curve but I got it working. It was very slow (20 pitch lead screws). It would work great on my test pieces (pine) but would be very prone to inaccuracy when...

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Although this one has a different cover, it is also a First Edition. http://www.poolndarts.com/p-5324-Chef-Anton-s-The-Pool-Hustler-s-Handbook-/

Check this out: http://www.organicsculpture.com/Purpleheart.html

Probably not everything you're looking for, but a good start might be : http://www.bellforestproducts.com/exotic_turning_stock.html By the way, what size do you (or anyone) start with for the butt end of a full splice? Larry

I've had one of these for a couple of years and it works great. As far as accuracy, it's readings match their cheap micrometer closely. :rolleyes: Larry

One last bump for the weekend.

This is a good way to get telemarketers calling you. Especially after hijacking my thread. :) j/k

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I'm looking to purchase a Mid-Size Cue Smith lathe and a Cue Smith Inlay attachment within the next week. I'm hoping to save some money by buying used if possible, but I'll place an order for new equipment next week if I can't find any used stuff for sale. Larry

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Did you get my email? I attached the scanned copy of the manual for the 3U (and other models). It looks like the same manual that is referenced in the above link.