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I should have included this in my previous post.... To use WOODTurner Pro, one simply creates the shape of the project, enters the size of the wood pieces (ie. 3/4" thick) for each layer. The program does all the rest automatically determining angle cuts or select your preferred angle , number ...

Sorry that I did not respond sooner, but just did not see your post. Anyway, I use/know of two software programs that go hand in hand for segmented turning. Both are very easy to use. They are used in Adult Education Turning classes in Contra Costa County, Ca. and recommended by a well known instruc...

Guys, I took delivery of the Treen Mandrel, and was impressed with the quality of workmanship. Yes, right out of the bag, it fits right on the ShopSmith. I will have to wait a couple of weeks before I can try it out. Trout Season is opening up at the end of the month here in California, and I have b...

I just want to thank the Forum members for bringing my attention to this product. I went to the website and viewed all three videos, and came away impressed!:) Just to be on the safe side, I sent an email to the company asking a couple of questions that came to mind. My email was promptly answered t...

Yes, I have seen them, and have to agree, they are pricey. But still, they really look good.....and I guess that is why I am on the backorder list! I will make one for myself because I know that I would appreciate the gift to me!:D

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Sorry Lee, Other "things" got in the way, and the plans were put on the back burner. I will start a new search tomorrow.

John
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Some bad news ...... Normally, you want to seal the wood ASAP when the tree comes down. Depending on where you live, the wood starts drying out from the center (Pith Area),and outer edge area, causing cracks and splits. With a tree that has been down for a year, it is going to be hard to find a good...

Paul, I purchased the workbench from HF earlier this year. I was always going to build my own to my own specifications, etc. However, as Dusty indicated, one starts comparing cost, and more important in my case, TIME, the decision became easier to make! I was able to purchase the workbench on sale, ...

Hermit, I agree with Chuck. One cannot go wrong with the Talon One Way for the Shopsmith. With the use of a Talon Chuck and a faceplate, you open a whole new world for yourself in turning. For example, One normally uses the face plate to start turning one side(the outside) of a bowl, and then revers...

Bob,

What I failed to mention was that a ShopSmith is clearly visiable in the background. So..........Bill Grumbine is also a ShopSmith kind of guy!:D


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