Woodnet Forums › Search
Results
Search Results
Post Author Forum Replies Views Posted [asc]
  0 Thread: Faceplate screws
Post: Re: Faceplate screws
I think the choice of screws depends on the size of the piece and the orientation - side grain or end grain.[br][br]For side grain, I use four one inch #10 (I think - largest that fits the faceplate h...
 ChuckO1234 Woodturning 8 3,856 03-05-2016, 11:36 PM
  0 Thread: I need some advise on a GoPro
Post: Re: I need some advise on a GoPro
GoPros are great cameras, but not suitable for making turning videos IMHO. It has a wide angle, fixed focus lens. A moderately expensive digital video camera would suit you better. Especially one wi...
 ChuckO1234 Woodturning 8 3,685 01-17-2016, 10:47 PM
  0 Thread: Merry Christmas!
Post: Re: Merry Christmas!
Neat idea to put the bottle on a turned base.[br][br]If anyone wants to drill holes in glass, there are ceramic/glass drills available at the borg. A diamond drill is better and can be bought on line...
 ChuckO1234 Woodturning 3 4,634 12-22-2015, 10:03 PM
  0 Thread: Painting Christmas ornaments?
Post: Re: Painting Christmas ornaments?
I am using acrylic paint from Michels - available in small bottles for $1.99 - $3.99 depending on color. It cleans up with water. It's available in primary colors, but you can mix for others and wit...
 ChuckO1234 Woodturning 5 4,634 12-15-2015, 09:18 PM
  0 Thread: Platter n bowl flattening
Post: Re: Platter n bowl flattening
Thanks for asking this question. I have the same problem.
 ChuckO1234 Woodturning 7 4,333 11-15-2015, 07:54 PM
  0 Thread: Wipe on Poly application
Post: Wipe on Poly application
I like to use wipe on poly for bowl finishes. What is recommended for lint-free application? I have been using pieces of old tee shirts, but it leaves lint in the finish. [br][br]With oil finishes,...
 ChuckO1234 Finishing 3 2,895 11-13-2015, 11:05 PM
  0 Thread: Double sided tape fail, how to do this?
Post: Re: Double sided tape fail, how to do this?
Double sided tape, even good stuff is still tape. It helps to leave it clamped up for a few minutes, or longer if you have time. Bring up the tail stock and take light cuts. If you don't want to m...
 ChuckO1234 Woodturning 6 6,323 10-19-2015, 09:12 PM
  0 Thread: Wood question(s)...
Post: Re: Wood question(s)...
Figured koa will have grain that goes everywhich direction (it's figured). Koa has a tendency to tear out or chip, so sharp tools and actions to minimize tearout and/or lots of sanding should be expe...
 ChuckO1234 Woodturning 6 6,452 09-20-2015, 08:11 PM
  0 Thread: Chuck jaw help ??
Post: Re: Chuck jaw help ??
If you buy another Nova chuck, it will come with 50 mm jaws. I have 4 G3s to avoid having to change jaws.
 ChuckO1234 Woodturning 4 2,974 08-20-2015, 09:12 PM
  0 Thread: Turning 101 syllabus please
Post: Re: Turning 101 syllabus please
Don't forget about sharpening whatever tools you get. An inexpensive 8" grinder can be had for under $100 with new white wheels that will work fine, for a while.[br][br]I eventually upgraded to a bor...
 ChuckO1234 Woodturning 11 11,378 07-02-2015, 12:33 PM
  0 Thread: large cherry salad bowl
Post: Re: large cherry salad bowl
Loved the bowl and the finish.[br][br]I have never wet sanded a bowl. What is your technique? Do you saturate the bowl first and sand with dry paper, or dip the paper in the solution and sand a dry ...
 ChuckO1234 Woodturning 24 13,987 04-14-2015, 04:54 PM
  0 Thread: Who are you
Post: Re: Who are you
Update - the vortex got me![br][br]I'm now 72, have a NOVA 16-44, 4 chucks and counting. I have made about 30 bowls of sorts now and a couple of funnels. The shop is now dedicated to feeding the l...
 ChuckO1234 Woodturning 457 147,828 11-18-2011, 12:37 AM
  0 Thread: Who are you
Post: Re: Who are you
Thanks, Yak for bumping this up. I last posted around page 17. Since then, I have bought a Nova 16-24 and am working up to larger bowls than I could turn on my Shopsmith. Love the forum and the wor...
 ChuckO1234 Woodturning 457 147,828 01-10-2011, 05:00 PM
  0 Thread: Who are you
Post: Re: Who are you
One more geezer logging in. I'm Chuck O. ____ . Age 69, been a do-it-yourselfer since I got married and bought a house many years and houses ago. I inherited the value of doing things for yourself ...
 ChuckO1234 Woodturning 457 147,828 02-19-2008, 03:26 PM

Product Recommendations

Here are some supplies and tools we find essential in our everyday work around the shop. We may receive a commission from sales referred by our links; however, we have carefully selected these products for their usefulness and quality.