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  0 Thread: Turning Green Punky Wood
Post: RE: Turning Green Punky Wood
Since you are just rough turning now I would wait until dry enough for the final turning to address the problem. I find this just as good (or better) than the Minwax at 2X the price. You may still n...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 4 3,945 05-28-2018, 04:50 PM
  0 Thread: Nova chuck doesn't spin true
Post: RE: Nova chuck doesn't spin true
If you buy on Amazon they have most every size and with prime.  Note the letters are upright in most of the pictures.  There are many places that sell them other than Amazon but you may not get free s...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 18 11,627 05-23-2018, 05:44 PM
  0 Thread: Nova chuck doesn't spin true
Post: RE: Nova chuck doesn't spin true
Looks like my link isn't working. If you stand the insert on end with threaded part down the letter (L, D, Ect) should be upright. If it is laying on its side it is not a Nova. If it is black and t...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 18 11,627 05-23-2018, 10:24 AM
  0 Thread: Nova chuck doesn't spin true
Post: RE: Nova chuck doesn't spin true
When you check your insert note how the letter (indicates size) is stamped. If it is standing up like the "L" on the right it is most likely an oem Nova. If it is laying on its side like the one on ...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 18 11,627 05-22-2018, 11:36 PM
  0 Thread: Nova chuck doesn't spin true
Post: RE: Nova chuck doesn't spin true
Since it has been 3 years you may not remember but did the insert come in a small Teknatool box?  If not it is probably a bogus which Woodcraft was/is known for. Do you have the 1/8" run out with a 1...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 18 11,627 05-22-2018, 07:58 PM
  0 Thread: Electrical Woodburning On a Bowl
Post: RE: Electrical Woodburning On a Bowl
I made one but haven't used it much.  I made mine with clamps instead of probes and I think that is my largest problem.  I now have some heavy copper rod but have been lazy. Look for neon transform...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 9 5,811 07-28-2017, 03:10 PM
  0 Thread: A chance to spend somebody else's money
Post: RE: A chance to spend somebody else's money
I would prefer a spindle gouge for coves even though a bowl gouge may work. Thompson makes quality tools and I would suggest the Detail Gouge (38D).  He also makes a standard spindle gouge and a shal...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 11 7,280 07-11-2017, 07:24 AM
  0 Thread: Who turns poplar?
Post: RE: Who turns poplar?
I like to turn popular (tulip popular), not much in grain but turns easy an takes texturing well. Here tulip popular is very different from magnolias (which is also called Bay Tree). Probably lots o...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 4 3,345 06-03-2017, 03:17 PM
  0 Thread: I am putting together a Safety sheet for turning
Post: RE: I am putting together a Safety sheet for turni...
Shortly after I started turning I printed out SSSSS in about 40 point and tapped it to the headstock. Speed - Appropriate to what you are going to turn. Secruity -  Head stocked locked (mine rotat...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 34 24,939 05-31-2017, 10:14 AM
  0 Thread: Yorkshire Grit
Post: RE: Yorkshire Grit
I think the Yorkshire has larger grit particles than the EEE allowing you to start using it much sooner.  From what I have heard, the grit breaks down finer and finer.  With the Yorkshire you may star...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 1 2,491 05-16-2017, 11:31 AM
  0 Thread: speed used when using skew
Post: RE: speed used when using skew
:rolleyes:   That doesn't look at all like Jimmy Clewes.  Of course for Jimmy the speed drops down to 3000 only for bowls over 14" diameter.
 NCPaladin Woodturning 11 7,838 05-02-2017, 08:24 AM
  0 Thread: speed used when using skew
Post: RE: speed used when using skew
To go along with robo, the is another video by Stuart Batty (Alan's son).  Although he is using the SRG the same would occur with a skew. Assuming the block is 6" long the first cut was about 2" a sec...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 11 7,838 05-01-2017, 12:08 PM
  0 Thread: speed used when using skew
Post: RE: speed used when using skew
For me it depends on the diameter.  For most of my spindle work (2" diameter) it is around the 2100 mark.  A 2" spindle at 2100 has less wood coming past the edge than a 10" bowl at 500 rpm.  I seldom...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 11 7,838 05-01-2017, 08:10 AM
  0 Thread: Has anyone here seem maple like this?
Post: RE: Has anyone here seem maple like this?
A possibility.  Quilted maple, quartersawn?  The pattern reminds me a little of quartersawn oak.
 NCPaladin Woodturning 11 6,668 04-29-2017, 09:11 PM
  0 Thread: Microwave wood drying
Post: RE: Microwave wood drying
I have only tried it twice and both were with bowl about 1/2" thick.  Even then I nuked it for about 30 seconds, removed to cool, then nuked again (several times). 4" diameter is going to be a tough ...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 8 4,795 04-23-2017, 05:34 PM
  0 Thread: Face Shield & Respiratory Recommendations?
Post: RE: Face Shield & Respiratory Recommendations?
For really iffy wood I have a modified riot helmet rated to withstand 17 cal fire. :yes: For most I use the bionic others have listed also.  Rated + for safety, light, and comfortable. The shield ca...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 8 5,081 04-23-2017, 10:41 AM
  0 Thread: About Fractional burning
Post: RE: About Fractional burning
I have one but have not played around with it much.  I have the neon type but it came all wired and I would not try to do it myself.  You may be able to cut a groove (chip carve?) for it to follow bu...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 6 4,191 04-18-2017, 11:43 AM
  0 Thread: Technatool 1624 Type II on sale
Post: RE: Technatool 1624 Type II on sale
I've had my 1624 for about seven years with no problems.  I have turned a few items at capacity (16") but even for a platter it is almost too large.  Most upper kitchen cabinets are only 12" deep so a...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 4 2,774 04-13-2017, 10:27 AM
  0 Thread: Honey dippers
Post: RE: Honey dippers
Very nice video.  Thanks. I would not have thought to make a little "jam chuck" to turn the knob. After seeing the video I think the white plastic caps are probably the best.  I only knew of using s...
 NCPaladin Woodturning 11 7,256 03-26-2017, 07:18 PM
  0 Thread: Honey dippers
Post: RE: Honey dippers
Looks good.  I may have to try that. Are they just friction fit like the PSI "jam chuck"? I had thought of using canning rings and epoxy them in.  You would still see most of the wood on the inside.
NCPaladin Woodturning 11 7,256 03-26-2017, 03:17 PM

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