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  0 Thread: Harvey Lathe
Post: RE: Harvey Lathe
Thanks EF.  In our woodturning club, we have one guy who is a retired Lockheed Martin aerospace engineer, and he loves his 1 HP Harvey.  I am in the market for new lathe, want to buy a little above my...
 fptahoe Woodturning 3 390 03-03-2023, 01:01 PM
  0 Thread: Harvey Lathe
Post: Harvey Lathe
Anyone have one of these, or any experience with one?  While made in China, it does seem to be a lot of bang for the buck.  Any comments would be appreciated for someone who is in the market for a new...
 fptahoe Woodturning 3 390 03-02-2023, 09:08 AM
  0 Thread: rolling pin finish
Post: RE: rolling pin finish
Thanks to everyone for their input.  I went with Rubio Monocoat and won't look back.  FWIW, while I haven't done extensive research on this, I question the wisdom of no finish on a rolling pin and lea...
 fptahoe Finishing 11 623 01-29-2023, 11:26 PM
  0 Thread: rolling pin finish
Post: rolling pin finish
I have turned a couple of rolling pins - normal rolling pins to be used in baking.  I have done a couple in the past and have used Tried and True on them for a finish as it is food-safe.  Before I sta...
 fptahoe Finishing 11 623 01-21-2023, 09:02 AM
  0 Thread: Water Supply in House
Post: RE: Water Supply in House
Thank you all.  I will leave it be for now.  Appreciate the advice!  FPT
 fptahoe Home Improvement 8 607 01-21-2023, 08:58 AM
  0 Thread: Water Supply in House
Post: Water Supply in House
We have a well and septic system at our house.  The water from my well is pumped into the house, and goes into a water "tank" of sorts.  The tank has a bladder inside, which inflates and this is what ...
 fptahoe Home Improvement 8 607 01-19-2023, 04:50 PM
  0 Thread: Trying to make some sawdust
Post: RE: Trying to make some sawdust
bandit571 Wrote: (11-27-2022, 06:43 PM) -- Bandit - no joke, you need to take it easy until you are feeling "normal", as in better, even if it takes you several days.  Normal is feeling normal - like...
 fptahoe Woodworking Hand Tools 11 1,181 11-27-2022, 10:18 PM
  0 Thread: American Smoke Tree burl vase
Post: RE: American Smoke Tree burl vase
mtrainer90 Wrote: (11-27-2022, 10:02 AM) -- Making a 12inch vase from a piece of American Smoke Tree burl and Alumilite Deep Pour resin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAQBsfxllE8 --
fptahoe Woodturning 1 357 11-27-2022, 10:05 PM
  0 Thread: Have you ever finished a dining table with an oil finish?
Post: RE: Have you ever finished a dining table with an ...
Not sure what happened to my previous post.  What I attempted to say was that I would agree with John and CM.  I would immediately forget about BLO and go Rubio Monocoat or Osmo (I have used both and ...
 fptahoe Finishing 8 448 09-28-2022, 09:00 PM
  0 Thread: Have you ever finished a dining table with an oil finish?
Post: RE: Have you ever finished a dining table with an ...
jteneyck Wrote: (09-28-2022, 08:24 PM) -- Both are stupid simple to apply but from my testing Rubio Monocoat is far more durable than Osmo Polyox, so RM is the one I'd go with.    John --
fptahoe Finishing 8 448 09-28-2022, 08:51 PM
  0 Thread: Lathe Problem
Post: RE: Lathe Problem
SceneryMaker Wrote: (09-19-2022, 08:29 PM) -- When my tailstock quill was too tight, I discovered that the handle was held onto the quill screw with 2 setscrews and was jammed into the body.  When I ...
 fptahoe Woodturning 9 1,108 09-20-2022, 05:41 AM
  0 Thread: Lathe Problem
Post: RE: Lathe Problem
Thanks for the reply, Arlin.  I have done all that already (did before I posted on here yesterday).  I am stumped.   Since everything else seems to be fine, I am wondering if I can get another quil...
 fptahoe Woodturning 9 1,108 09-19-2022, 12:34 PM
  0 Thread: Lathe Problem
Post: Lathe Problem
I have a problem with the tail stock on my Delta 1440 lathe.  I got the lathe for free from my brother several months ago and it has worked flawlessly up until a couple of weeks ago.  A couple of week...
 fptahoe Woodturning 9 1,108 09-18-2022, 08:04 PM
  0 Thread: Forstner Bits
Post: RE: Forstner Bits
Thanks to all that responded.  I chased down all of the suggestions, and the only supplier that has inventory ready to ship now is Woodcraft.  Honestly, I rarely buy from them as they their deliveries...
 fptahoe Woodturning 10 1,276 05-03-2022, 09:22 PM
  0 Thread: Forstner Bits
Post: Forstner Bits
Not that I use them a lot, but I have found a fair amount of difference in quality and performance with forstner bits I have bought and used in the past.  I am going to make a few pepper mills so I ne...
 fptahoe Woodturning 10 1,276 04-30-2022, 07:51 AM
  0 Thread: Delta?
Post: RE: Delta?
Hi John - that is exactly what I intend to do.  Appreciate the response...FPT
 fptahoe Woodworking Power Tools 5 1,093 03-17-2022, 09:27 PM
  0 Thread: Delta?
Post: Delta?
Not sure if this post belongs here or in wood turning - moderators - apologies if this is in the wrong forum.  I have an opportunity for a good deal on an old Delta lathe.  Not sure of the model numbe...
 fptahoe Woodworking Power Tools 5 1,093 03-15-2022, 07:25 AM
  0 Thread: Asking for a friend
Post: RE: Asking for a friend
Thank you all.  He and she are still undecided but I passed along all of this good information.  My sense is that they will go for it.  Thanks again...FPT.
 fptahoe Woodworking 6 1,137 12-19-2021, 10:12 PM
  0 Thread: Asking for a friend
Post: Asking for a friend
Really.  Here is the question.  A friend just had their entire downstairs renovated.  His wife wants to buy a new dining room table and has found one that she loves.  It seems (I haven't seen it but h...
 fptahoe Woodworking 6 1,137 12-18-2021, 06:29 PM
  0 Thread: Milk paint question (GF/acrylic vs. real thing)
Post: RE: Milk paint question (GF/acrylic vs. real thing...
I did the same thing that John is recommending, although I sprayed on the GF Milk Paint and the clear topcoat.  I would definitely go with the GF and brush it on, rather than "real" milk paint.  Based...
 fptahoe Finishing 7 1,296 10-21-2021, 09:41 PM

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