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  0 Thread: Carbide turning tools.
Post: RE: Carbide turning tools.

I ordered a couple of these guys and got them yesterday. I highly recommend this guy. He is very responsive, shipped my order out the next day, all items were packed very well and the tools themselves...
Jim Pilsner Tool Swap N' Sell 91 48,732 10-09-2018, 09:45 AM
  0 Thread: Seam Ripper
Post: RE: Seam Ripper

I made about 5 of these and everyone that received one was quite pleased. https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/65/5890/Artisan-Seam-Ripper-Necklace?term=seam+ripper&term=seam%20ripper
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 6 3,176 08-21-2018, 09:39 AM
  0 Thread: Making faceplate with 1X8 nut
Post: RE: Making faceplate with 1X8 nut

Bill Mains Wrote: (10-20-2017, 01:30 PM) -- Local store has 1X8 grade 2 nuts....is this grade good enough and will it hold up? Thanks Bill --       As has already been stated, that nut should be mo...
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 10 5,815 10-23-2017, 09:21 AM
  0 Thread: Another step down the vortex
Post: RE: Another step down the vortex

Although pencil and paper is just great for segmenting, I think sometime people just like tinkering around with software. It's very inspirational to see things evolve and be able to make changes. Che...
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 3 2,853 02-11-2017, 12:25 PM
  0 Thread: Damascus steel knife
Post: RE: Damascus steel knife

That looks amazing Steve. I'm pretty inspired now. I bought a few damascus steel blades last year that I've been meaning to make handles for. I really like what you did there.
Jim Pilsner Woodworking 7 5,651 08-09-2016, 01:45 PM
  0 Thread: pepper and salt
Post: RE: pepper and salt

Woodshop Wrote: (07-21-2016, 08:39 AM) -- I know , but I don't know what to do about it. if you right click on the ( torn image box) can you click, view image ? -- Yeah, that worked for me.
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 23 14,816 07-25-2016, 02:07 PM
  0 Thread: picture test
Post: RE: picture test

Me too, thanks Peter.
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 6 3,296 07-25-2016, 12:21 PM
  0 Thread: Wood for pen turning
Post: Re: Wood for pen turning

3/4 x 3/4 x 5 is a pretty common size. 1x1x6 is bigger than any pen I've ever seen.
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 2 3,700 07-05-2016, 12:34 PM
  0 Thread: Where to sell, a follow up
Post: Re: Where to sell, a follow up

Unfortunately, now when I see something at a gallery for $1000, I know it's actually only worth $400 because the galleries have a 60% fee and both people want to make money. =(
Jim Pilsner Woodworking 6 4,933 06-30-2016, 01:16 PM
  0 Thread: Rolling pin finish
Post: Re: Rolling pin finish - picture attached

That's really neat. I'd love to see how you made it.
Jim Pilsner Woodworking 7 6,126 06-02-2016, 04:42 PM
  0 Thread: Lost a center
Post: Re: Lost a center

Cindy Drozda sells a few different styles of those too.[br][br]http://www.cindydrozda.com/html/CenterPoints.html (http://www.cindydrozda.com/html/CenterPoints.html)
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 8 4,725 05-03-2016, 08:47 AM
  0 Thread: wanna be woodturner
Post: Re: wanna be woodturner

Can you post a picture of what you want to do?[br][br]From what you describe, it sounds like this is what you're looking for.[br]https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/101/1194/Beall-Collet-Chuck?term=c...
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 3 2,054 04-22-2016, 05:18 PM
  0 Thread: Lathe Question
Post: Re: Lathe Question

The length isn't necessary important, although it is indicative of the size and horsepower of the rest of the lathe.[br][br]You'll see a world of difference when you turn anything over 6 inches with a...
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 6 3,013 04-15-2016, 03:22 PM
  0 Thread: Just got a Sherline lathe - need to outfit for wood.
Post: Re: Just got a Sherline lathe - need to outfit for...

if you're interested in metal turning, go to youtube and search for Clickspring. I could watch his videos all day.[br][br]I did see one of the tips recently where someone had a morse taper converter. ...
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 5 7,801 04-11-2016, 08:46 AM
  0 Thread: Ring kits
Post: Re: Ring kits

I just googled it and came up with http://www.bangleguy.com/ (http://www.bangleguy.com/)[br]His stuff looks pretty nice. Keep us posted if you do go through with it. I'd love to hear more.
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 3 4,084 03-31-2016, 09:05 AM
  0 Thread: Catches
Post: Re: Catches

I got a carbide cutter from rockler some years ago. The carbide cutter on it is slightly dished and it cuts SOOO agressively that I found it unuseable.[br][br]Is it a round bar? If so, try rotating th...
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 3 3,358 01-18-2016, 05:04 PM
  0 Thread: CA finish vs Hutt Wax finish for pens
Post: Re: CA finish vs Hutt Wax finish for pens

The fumes from CA make me steer away from it. It's a nice shiny finish that you won't get from Hutt though.
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 7 6,997 01-08-2016, 01:31 PM
  0 Thread: Oops! What will happen if I use a woodburner on lacquer
Post: Re: Oops! What will happen if I use a woodburner o...

I haven't done it myself, but I just can't imagine lacquer haven't any factor at all with woodburning, seems like it'd burn right through that thin layer.
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 4 4,312 12-11-2015, 02:40 PM
  0 Thread: What is this wood?
Post: Re: What is this wood?

From part of your description I would have said you turned wet dog poop =D[br]From the rest of the description and those pictures, I'd say white oak too.
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 1 4,833 12-11-2015, 02:38 PM
  0 Thread: Rockler Carbide Mini Turning Tool Set worth it?
Post: Re: Rockler Carbide Mini Turning Tool Set worth it...

In a word, Yes, I think they're worth it. $33 a piece for these is a great deal. I'm a tool junky. I picked them up just 2 weeks ago for $120 for doing tops. The square one is nice to do the handles w...
Jim Pilsner Woodturning 3 6,361 11-30-2015, 05:29 PM

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