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  0 Thread: How to grind a cutter for lead screw/power feed?
Post: RE: How to grind a cutter for lead screw/power fee...

I turn on converted metal lathes. its tricky but if you can relieve the top in the middle kind of like hollowing out the bow of a canoe you will get the best cut. if not then cut just one direction. b...
oreos40 Woodturning 5 3,777 01-06-2017, 07:51 AM
  0 Thread: Lathe Duplicator - your thoughts and comments please.
Post: RE: Lathe Duplicator - your thoughts and comments ...

It all depends on the grind of the tool. lol I can set op for single pass with an iris steady as well but these are so short there is no need. "suffer the consequences"?Rough finish=improper cutting e...
oreos40 Woodturning 11 8,779 01-02-2017, 01:59 PM
  Video Thread: Lathe Duplicator - your thoughts and comments please.
Post: RE: Lathe Duplicator - your thoughts and comments ...

Just as in traditional turning the tool used is the key. proper shape proper grind. some duplicators can only be safely used as scrapers,but not all. many factors contribute to their use or failure.
oreos40 Woodturning 11 8,779 12-31-2016, 09:28 AM
  0 Thread: New lathe input...
Post: RE: New lathe input...

easier to bore and key the pulley. I would keep the spindle stock. thinning it could weaken it. you might get into further accomidations for diameter aslo like the rear bearing journal needing reducti...
oreos40 Woodturning 4 3,145 09-09-2016, 06:20 PM
  0 Thread: Inside bowl turning
Post: Re: Inside bowl turning

this could help [br]id cutter (https://youtu.be/k13-ikhy6X4)
oreos40 Woodturning 6 4,955 04-10-2016, 08:08 PM
  0 Thread: Any So Calif turner here wanna make a buck?
Post: Re: Any So Calif turner here wanna make a buck?

laminated Yellow poplar should be fine if painted. I can handle that length and diameter. Minnesota
oreos40 Woodturning 2 3,622 04-04-2016, 08:09 PM
  0 Thread: latest lathe addition
Post: Re: latest lathe addition

Ahhh! Another cheater using a metal lathe for wood but you cant charge as much cause they aren't made by hand lol. [br]Looks great!! /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yelloweek.gif /ssl_...
oreos40 Woodturning 2 3,867 03-20-2016, 06:09 PM
  0 Thread: latest lathe addition
Post: Re: latest lathe addition

Arlin! I need the dimensions of your tailstock to do it. or bring it with you and come for a visit! /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowbiggrin.gif /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/im...
oreos40 Woodturning 2 3,867 03-20-2016, 06:06 PM
  0 Thread: turning techniques
Post: Re: turning techniques

Steve, From a technical point you would be correct. In a wood working aspect a shear cut would be technically described as a slicing cut. if you lay a skew on its side with the edge parallel with the ...
oreos40 Woodturning 7 5,804 03-06-2016, 05:23 PM
  0 Thread: turning techniques
Post: Re: turning techniques

[blockquote]theeviltwinn said:[hr][br][br]Anyone who has ever used a bench chisel knows the bevel controls the depth of cut. Without it, the edge will just dive into the wood until it is impossible to...
oreos40 Woodturning 7 5,804 03-06-2016, 09:43 AM
  0 Thread: turning techniques
Post: Re: turning techniques

MM I dot turn conventionally with chisels. cuts that I can make cant be duplicated by hand without some pretty spectacular catches. But I am very familiar with cutting tool geometry and I have taught ...
oreos40 Woodturning 7 5,804 03-05-2016, 03:51 PM
  0 Thread: turning techniques
Post: Re: turning techniques

Consider the diferance between a milling machine cutter with a spiral flute as opposed to one with a straight flute, or a typical turning bit in a metal lathe with cutting edge relief or flat across t...
oreos40 Woodturning 7 5,804 03-05-2016, 08:30 AM
  0 Thread: latest lathe addition
Post: latest lathe addition

I just finished the first run of parts on this lathe. /ssl_proxy.php?url=http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu55/oreos40/Facebook/wood%20working%20projects/1507033_10206473804154463_516053319830227629...
oreos40 Woodturning 2 3,867 05-09-2015, 12:28 PM
  0 Thread: Turning a Wand in Ironwood
Post: Re: Turning a Wand in Ironwood

three separate turnings matched together and returned. /ssl_proxy.php?url=http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu55/oreos40/Facebook/wood%20working%20projects/403721_4682208863773_1461813769_n.jpg
oreos40 Woodturning 3 4,271 08-12-2014, 08:14 AM
  0 Thread: Turning a Wand in Ironwood
Post: Re: Turning a Wand in Ironwood

/ssl_proxy.php?url=http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu55/oreos40/Facebook/wood%20working%20projects/389438_4682209343785_488412833_n.jpg [br][br]I think ebony polishes better. this one has been bash...
oreos40 Woodturning 3 4,271 08-11-2014, 11:57 PM
  0 Thread: Who are you
Post: Re: Who are you

Roger E. Oldre. Best part of the oREO's I got the email account when I was 40. Henc the name Oreos40. I have been a production turner since I was six years old in my dads shop. I am now 51. Turned eve...
oreos40 Woodturning 457 146,824 08-02-2012, 04:11 AM

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