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by horologist
Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:39 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: My first bowl...
Replies: 36
Views: 11733

myoung44708 wrote:Opinions please...[ATTACH]17427[/ATTACH]

Martin,

Very nice, beautiful color and looks substantial enough to bear daily use without being clunky.

My first bowl is still on the lathe, all I need to do is hollow it out.

Cheers,
Troy
by horologist
Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:26 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Need some input/suggestions
Replies: 41
Views: 7880

All, I’ve written and deleted this several times and will no doubt regret posting this message as I have no interest in needlessly stirring up the controversy again and have no intention to argue the finer points or discuss the matter any further. Dad is fine and may return someday. True, the thread...
by horologist
Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: Shopsmith Oscillating Sander
Replies: 39
Views: 20639

I think this might be the post: http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=4686 BTW you can chuck these in the shopsmith oscillating sander so they spin while the move up and down, of course the jig saw just has them just going up and down. Ed Nope, that's not the one. However, it is even bet...
by horologist
Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:46 am
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: Shopsmith Oscillating Sander
Replies: 39
Views: 20639

I have really never given this SPT a look but I recently sold my Jet oscillating sander because I just did not like it. I am thinking of buying one if it ever goes on sale. Does anyone here have one and if so how smoothly does it operate? I disliked the jet because it had a good bit of vibration. M...
by horologist
Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:09 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Had a good week! (Part 2)
Replies: 12
Views: 4450

I saw an article in the paper a week or so ago about a group that has been working on raising a blight resistant tree for the past 30 years. They apparently have had some success. If anyone is making something with an old piece of chestnut I would appreciate one of your scraps. Apparently there were...
by horologist
Sun Dec 18, 2011 10:32 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: First Time Shopsmith and Lathe User
Replies: 15
Views: 10921

You might try ebay and see if you can get an old set of Shopsmith turning tools. The older tools are good steel but with the Shopsmith brand are not so desirable to people more interested in snob appeal. Anything you buy at HF is going to be low grade Chinese junk. Learning to turn can be challengin...
by horologist
Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:58 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Need a Sanding Trick
Replies: 9
Views: 3883

I used a strip sander to shape and some lucets I made for my wife. See post #252 of this thread:

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?p=75338&highlight=lucet#post75338

Although this is only helpful if you have a strip sander...

Troy
by horologist
Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:54 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Times (and prices) Have Really Changed
Replies: 22
Views: 4950

Just for fun try asking how much it will cost to replace the key. :eek:
by horologist
Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:33 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Woodworking in America. GREAT TIME
Replies: 24
Views: 5950

beeg wrote:Sounds like a GREAT SHOW. Thank You for the report. We only get that OTHER show here and I'll ONLY go if I can get in FREE. Isn't this the one 8Iowa and son go to
The whole family is here. I haven't spent much time in the vendor hall, I plan to remedy this tomorrow. A great time.
by horologist
Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:06 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: New entry door
Replies: 21
Views: 4337

And there was much rejoicing! Congratulations.

Troy