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  0 Thread: Looking for a matte finish
Post: Re: Looking for a matte finish

ok Thanks.
craneman54 Finishing 5 4,748 03-26-2016, 07:42 AM
  0 Thread: Looking for a matte finish
Post: Re: Looking for a matte finish

OK I will see about the GF's High Performance Poly.[br]As long as they have quarts of the stuff. I ain't paying $150 just to see if I like it. /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowno...
craneman54 Finishing 5 4,748 03-25-2016, 05:03 PM
  0 Thread: Looking for a matte finish
Post: Re: Looking for a matte finish

I will check out the products that were suggested.[br][br]While looking at the euro site I noticed sanding sealer. Would this not leave a matte finish if left un-sanded?[br][br]As I first stated,I don...
craneman54 Finishing 5 4,748 03-24-2016, 09:18 PM
  0 Thread: Looking for a matte finish
Post: Looking for a matte finish

I have some wood I stained with alkaline dye from Craftsupply.[br]What would be a decent Matte finsh that can be sprayed with an air brush.[br]This is no going to be something that gets handled much a...
craneman54 Finishing 5 4,748 03-24-2016, 12:37 PM
  0 Thread: Elm
Post: Re: Elm

OK thanks,will see if I can find it.
craneman54 Woodturning 2 4,369 01-09-2016, 08:25 PM
  0 Thread: Elm
Post: Re: Elm

Yes please post a pic if you can.
craneman54 Woodturning 2 4,369 01-09-2016, 06:24 PM
  0 Thread: Elm
Post: Re: Elm

That looks good.Where do you get the glaze and what brand is it?
craneman54 Woodturning 2 4,369 01-09-2016, 06:23 PM
  0 Thread: Elm
Post: Re: Elm

Yes please I would like to see this. I am always open to new way of finishing, and all aspects of turning.
craneman54 Woodturning 2 4,369 01-09-2016, 05:04 PM
  0 Thread: Elm
Post: Re: Elm

[blockquote]Quote:[hr][br]Darker color would be more tempting for me.[br] [br][br][hr][/blockquote][br][br]I hear you there. I have all the plain wood I want.I am wanting something wit more color to ...
craneman54 Woodturning 2 4,369 01-09-2016, 01:30 PM
  0 Thread: Elm
Post: Re: Elm

I was looking at some of it today. Pieces of the same branch were turning brown like walnut while other pieces were staying a cream color. All off the same branch.[br]There are alot of crotch pieces. ...
craneman54 Woodturning 2 4,369 01-08-2016, 09:37 PM
  0 Thread: Elm
Post: Re: Elm

Did you find it splintered or the grain tearing excessively?[br][br]I just don't want to waste time if the Elm is more a PITA than it is worth.
craneman54 Woodturning 2 4,369 01-08-2016, 06:26 PM
  0 Thread: Elm
Post: Elm

How is it to turn?[br]I have all I can turn for a few years at my disposal, but would like to find out any info I can, as to how it works on a lathe.[br][br]Any info would be appreciated.
craneman54 Woodturning 2 4,369 01-08-2016, 04:42 PM
  0 Thread: ISO Keyless 1/2' #2MT chuck/drawbar
Post: Re: ISO Keyless 1/2' #2MT chuck/drawbar

Arlin I want to cut threads in wood/[br][br]This will show you what I want to do.[br][br] Thread cutting (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nEnJmYK4yc)
craneman54 Woodturning 3 4,128 10-26-2015, 12:08 PM
  0 Thread: ISO Keyless 1/2' #2MT chuck/drawbar
Post: Re: ISO Keyless 1/2' #2MT chuck/drawbar

Thanks for the help guys.[br][br]I ordered the Pennstate one plus there version of a 5/8 steb center.
craneman54 Woodturning 3 4,128 10-25-2015, 01:25 PM
  0 Thread: ISO Keyless 1/2' #2MT chuck/drawbar
Post: Re: ISO Keyless 1/2' #2MT chuck/drawbar

Thanks for the help.[br]It may cost a little more for shipping, but at least I will get what I need. /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowyes.gif
craneman54 Woodturning 3 4,128 10-24-2015, 09:52 PM
  0 Thread: ISO Keyless 1/2' #2MT chuck/drawbar
Post: ISO Keyless 1/2' #2MT chuck/drawbar

I just spent an hour looking on the internet and can't find this thing. I know they exist,but they are better at hiding than I am at looking.[br][br]Any help would be great.
craneman54 Woodturning 3 4,128 10-24-2015, 08:50 PM
  0 Thread: ISO
Post: Re: Will this work?

Steve K I was giving this link in the basement. Thanks though.[br][br] will see if my local NAPA store can match it up. If so great,but either way I will order 3 for $25. Too good to pass up. /ssl_pr...
craneman54 Woodturning 5 5,970 10-18-2015, 01:05 PM
  0 Thread: ISO
Post: Re: ISO

[blockquote]Quote:[hr][br]What he said. My Nova tales a 240J 6 (can't remember the length)and I found them them at several places on the net. [br][br][hr][/blockquote] [br][br]fred the 240 stands for...
craneman54 Woodturning 5 5,970 10-18-2015, 01:02 PM
  0 Thread: ISO
Post: Re: ISO

OK Thanks . My list of resources is growing. LOL /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowyes.gif
craneman54 Woodturning 5 5,970 10-17-2015, 06:20 PM
  0 Thread: ISO
Post: Re: ISO

I have a NAPA store about 7 miles away. I plan on seeing if they can match something up for me. If that doesn't pan out I will try the other places you all have recommended.[br][br]Thanks for the help...
craneman54 Woodturning 5 5,970 10-17-2015, 05:19 PM

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