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There is an interesting discussion about the world's longest lathe at Grays Harbor Historical Seaport in Washington, USA.

http://ptsail.org/2011/01/15/lathe-turns-120-tree-into-zodiac-mast/

According to the web site, it can spin and shape a log 40 inches in diameter and 122 feet long. It uses ...

I realize that it's not a typical tool review post, but I was reading about a do-it-yourself 3D CNC machine that some people are tying to get started.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/421256045/diy-desktop-cnc-machine

I know very little about desktop-scale CNC but it looks pretty impressive ...

Thanks for all the advice. I ended up taking the bark off with a chisel and it came off relatively easily. I read other places on the web about using a high pressure washer to remove bark, but I didn't have access to one and I didn't want to get the wood wet.

I understand the truth about the adage ...

Hello,

This weekend I successfully did my first spindle type of turning. I have some walnut branches that I was able to take off a downed tree limb. I wanted to turn some small pieces that I could use for handles on some rasps. I was thrilled with how they turned out and am instantly hooked.

I ...

Thanks for the advice.

I had no idea that there was a pin. That makes perfect sense.

I understand the comment about the bearing as well. I'll have to order one. I put a very small amount of oil on the bearing that was originally very stiff and it smoothed right out. But I can see how that would ...

I picked up an early Shopsmith Mark V a few months ago and used it for a few small projects. I've been very happy with it so far, but stumped by a problem that I've encountered. I've spent about 8 hours so far trying to fix it and haven't been successfull. I'd appreciate any advice. I've tried to ...