Recent content by SSDiver2112

Good point to think about. If you are satisfied with the overall work and he is less experienced it could be just that. He should have requested the butt to check the connection before giving it back to you. It could also need a facing as well. Another problem could be the new insert itself...

Has nothing to do with that. As a programmer in this business, this happens every year with every shipping service. I have to set up all the new rates, fees, and rules this time every year.

Many layered tips are over rated i.e. over priced. IMO Kamui’s glazing issue is commonly complained about. Myself included. I’ve also tried others like Cadien, Emerald, Zan etc. All have played fine. Haven’t had any issues with the glue lines. It’s a micro-thin edge of the glue that gets...

I make a spacer to lift the chalk. I inlay a magnet to keep the chalk secure.

I have a Rounceville blank I am working on and noticed the points getting off as I was cutting the taper. Their center must be off. I used your method and it worked great. Took me three .003” adjustments to get it to the correct alignment. They are even and I still have 40 thou left till the...

Upgraded mine. They are a huge improvement. Thanks Chris it’s great seeing a great lathe taking on a new life. Looking forward to all the new improvements and innovations.

Love the extension. Sadly it won’t work with the bigger wheel I upgraded. They would hit each other

Gun drills allow you to bore out a 12" plus dowel for a core. How do you plan on doing it without the gun drill? or are you asking for an actual alternative?

Some pieces I picked up recently. Buckeye Burl Stabilized Box Elder Burl Black and White Ebony, Indian Ebony, Black Palm, and Chakte Viga Quilted Maple, Jatoba, and Cocobolo

I have had trouble getting the tool marks with 400 so I use the 320 first. Maybe I’ll try a file instead of the 320 next time to see.

I have no big issues with sandpaper. I make the last passes with the lathe small and slow to reduce tooling marks. Sand with 320-400 perpendicular to the marks and then sand with the finer grits.

I’ve always had great service from Kelly. I ordered some Hydex recently to try out. Not as white as Tomahawk. If I like it can be a good alternative when I don’t want a bright white ferrule. My slow cure epoxy is getting low so I’ll have to look into the T-88

I make shafts on mine. Harder to do for sure, but it is possible. I believe the new owner is working on a tapering system for it.

Update: had to be patient but it paid off. Tool and email problems caused some compounded deleys. Using Messenger we got things moving again. I received the wood and it is perfect. I needed very specific colors and he came through.