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clovishound Wrote: (03-05-2021, 01:05 PM) -- How long are the logs? Cracks often don't penetrate too far into the log. Any log that has cracks gets trimmed until the cracks are gone, unless it is too...
 DIY GUY Woodturning 27 7,718 03-05-2021, 01:36 PM
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The log has been down and outside during Michigan winter weather. I guess I'll split the bigger ones and see how they look afterwards. The pieces are between 4.5-10" diameter, with the little ones hav...
 DIY GUY Woodturning 27 7,718 03-05-2021, 12:37 PM
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Nice pieces MM. Looking more closely at the wood I cut earlier this week, there are a fair number of cracks-mostly thin but long and deep. Are these worth filling, or better to get some more solid woo...
 DIY GUY Woodturning 27 7,718 03-05-2021, 09:45 AM
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Ah, Yoopers! MichaelMouse does that make you a billygoat? Thanks again for all the tips everyone. I've got a cheap gouge set that seems I'll likely have to replace pretty quick. Do you prefer HSS v...
 DIY GUY Woodturning 27 7,718 03-04-2021, 08:57 AM
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MichaelMouse Wrote: (03-03-2021, 03:53 PM) -- OK, so you're a troll.  Won't hold that against you.  -- Why do you call me a troll?
 DIY GUY Woodturning 27 7,718 03-03-2021, 04:17 PM
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I picked up an open box WEN lathe for $40. It advertises 8" diameter, but you'd have to remove the gouge rest. I've got a 5" diameter piece in there now, but i need to mount it to a workbench before i...
 DIY GUY Woodturning 27 7,718 03-03-2021, 04:13 PM
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Thanks very much everyone for the useful information. My little lathe can hold up to 12" long and 4" diameter. When I split these logs, I'll try to pay attention to any existing splits like you mentio...
 DIY GUY Woodturning 27 7,718 03-03-2021, 09:38 AM
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Awesome! Thanks clovishound for the information and proper terminology. Is there a technique when it comes to turning with spalting like there is for different grain direction to get smooth cuts? Is i...
 DIY GUY Woodturning 27 7,718 03-02-2021, 01:07 PM
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Hello Ladies and Gentlemen. I'm new to the forum, and new to wood working as a hobby. I've carved a few spoons and cut/carved a wood mallet for chiseling. Looking to expand a bit, I picked up a used ...
 DIY GUY Woodturning 27 7,718 03-02-2021, 10:59 AM

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