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  0 Thread: A Few More Silver Maple Burl Bowls
Post: RE: A Few More Silver Maple Burl Bowls

Nice! Love the grain and color; I know those must have been fun to sand?
Smashedfinger Woodturning 13 3,817 01-07-2021, 11:06 AM
  0 Thread: Tormek sharpening system with extras. A++ condition
Post: Tormek sharpening system with extras. A++ conditio...

800.00 plus shipping I have been using this Tormek T-7 and really enjoyed it. I however have starting using a different system. It is in absolutely excellent condition with no scrapes, dings, or s...
Smashedfinger Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,118 09-29-2020, 03:10 PM
  0 Thread: What sells best for you
Post: RE: What sells best for you

Turner52 Wrote: (06-08-2020, 02:22 PM) -- I only sell in galleries. Tried the craft show thing. Didn't work out for me. Everybody wanted cheap. Not quality Only sell open and closed segmented bowls a...
Smashedfinger Woodturning 7 3,502 06-15-2020, 09:47 AM
  0 Thread: Recent work
Post: RE: Recent work

I am without a doubt jealous!
Smashedfinger Woodturning 8 4,802 05-16-2020, 08:04 PM
  0 Thread: Laguna 18-47
Post: RE: Laguna 18-47

Turner52 Wrote: (04-22-2020, 04:04 PM) -- There is one for sale. $1250. Anyone use this lathe and what do you think of the price? Seems a little high to me, but would definitly appreciate any feedbac...
Smashedfinger Woodturning 4 2,980 04-30-2020, 10:17 AM
  0 Thread: Carbide lathe tools
Post: RE: Carbide lathe tools

It take A LOT of practice to get a feel for a new turning tool. I hated my hunter tools until I actually watched a video of someone using them; now I use the Hercules for hogging out bowls and love it...
Smashedfinger Woodturning 14 6,310 04-28-2020, 12:44 PM
  0 Thread: Seeing the light....inside a bowl
Post: Seeing the light....inside a bowl

Ok, I can never seem to see inside the bowl or vessel I'm turning. Hunched over the lathe and struggling to see where the gouge is, seems to be the norm. I've tried the light sold on WW and can never...
Smashedfinger Woodturning 4 2,057 03-30-2020, 10:33 AM
  0 Thread: Stanley No. 21
Post: Stanley No. 21

$128.00 This is a collectors item. The smallest transitional plane from Stanley. In excellent condition; with no chips,cracks, or damage. These are pretty hard to find in this condition. The bot...
Smashedfinger Tool Swap N' Sell 0 971 03-30-2020, 10:01 AM
  0 Thread: Local Big leaf maple bowls
Post: RE: Local Big leaf maple bowls

Arlin Eastman Wrote: (03-22-2020, 06:05 PM) -- good job in keeping them in one piece. You said you have a few logs??  Just where do you live. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: -- Hoodsport Washington. Lot...
Smashedfinger Woodturning 8 3,721 03-23-2020, 11:13 AM
  0 Thread: Thought Id post some bowl pics
Post: RE: Thought Id post some bowl pics

Very nice! Mahogany?
Smashedfinger Woodturning 7 2,796 03-23-2020, 11:11 AM
  0 Thread: Powermatic 719 floor mortiser. New
Post: Powermatic 719 floor mortiser. New

$1,100 Never used, not even plugged in. Not registered so the warranty is full. Hoodsport Wa is the location. Save a bunch. I paid 1700 with tax and shipping. I've switched to turning full time, s...
Smashedfinger Tool Swap N' Sell 2 2,297 03-22-2020, 11:54 AM
  0 Thread: Local Big leaf maple bowls
Post: Local Big leaf maple bowls

I got this log of Big leaf maple (or silver maple) and made a few bowls. It was somewhat punky, and spalted, and some was burl. A lesson in sanding for sure! One is over 14 inches across. I found Poly...
Smashedfinger Woodturning 8 3,721 03-22-2020, 11:22 AM
  0 Thread: My latest turning
Post: RE: My latest turning

That is very nice! Good work.
Smashedfinger Woodturning 14 6,273 03-22-2020, 11:07 AM
  0 Thread: Stanley No. 8 and Stanley No. 21 planes
Post: Stanley No. 8 and Stanley No. 21 planes

$165.00 Plus $35.00 shipping This is a Stanley No.8C Jointer plane in excellent condition. It is all original and is Corrugated. I repainted the front two inches of the top of the body as it was flak...
Smashedfinger Tool Swap N' Sell 0 836 01-16-2020, 11:46 AM
  0 Thread: Butternut bowl
Post: Butternut bowl

I just turned this Butternut (white walnut) bowl. It is only my 5th or 6th bowl I've turned and I love the grain and color. I finished it with shine juice, but replaced the boiled linseed oil with wal...
Smashedfinger Woodturning 6 3,297 01-15-2020, 01:08 PM
  0 Thread: Problems with Nova Titan chuck
Post: RE: Problems with Nova Titan chuck

so here's what it ended up being. The shoulder that the chuck was supposed to go over; in order to match up with a true flat surface; was slightly larger than the recess in the chuck. So I took a mill...
Smashedfinger Woodturning 16 8,445 01-10-2020, 01:52 PM
  0 Thread: Problems with Nova Titan chuck
Post: RE: Problems with Nova Titan chuck

Dusty Workshop Wrote: (12-31-2019, 04:06 PM) -- You say you are not using the set screw but isn't that what we are seeing in the picture? Could that be keeping the chuck from getting fully seated on...
Smashedfinger Woodturning 16 8,445 01-01-2020, 03:52 AM
  0 Thread: Problems with Nova Titan chuck
Post: RE: Problems with Nova Titan chuck

iclark Wrote: (12-29-2019, 10:03 PM) -- I would suggest trying a different adapter: one that is actually made by Teknatool. Some places sell third-party adapters for the Nova chucks that are not very...
Smashedfinger Woodturning 16 8,445 01-01-2020, 03:49 AM
  0 Thread: Problems with Nova Titan chuck
Post: RE: Problems with Nova Titan chuck

I have been in contact with a machinist; he took it to work and tested it with some kind of reference bar. His suggestion was, get another chuck. I'm in contact with Nova and they are "contemplating" ...
Smashedfinger Woodturning 16 8,445 12-29-2019, 07:07 PM
  0 Thread: first try at punky burl bowl
Post: RE: first try at punky burl bowl

stillgotten Wrote: (12-25-2019, 07:43 PM) -- First Bowl!?! Looks great. My first bowl, one short month ago, went straight from the lathe and into the fireplace where it belonged. -- I've made seve...
Smashedfinger Woodturning 12 5,378 12-29-2019, 06:59 PM

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