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The columns presented several unanticipated challenges so success was more rewarding. I didn't get or expect pay for them. People have thanked me for the detail in the ads especially since some have never heard of a shopsmith. I don't spend much time on forums/blogs - it cuts into time making ...

Right, 250 rpm was too fast but it's the slowest I could get with the powerpro. I've made several cant hook handles and other stuff that required a longer bed. The simplest way is to drill a 5/8 inch hole in the wall at spindle level and jam in a cup or live center. Just reverse the stock to work on ...

Indeed
I do some large spindle jobs but I'm tempted to get one anyway.

https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=10252

Mike

I mean max OD...

I heard the UTR would reduce the max ID you can turn?

Mike

Well 2 posts were removed and a rod from the ceiling was installed to "hang" the balcony from over 100 years ago. The 2 new posts are now painted and drying in the building. I didn't know if I could pull this off or not. I knew if I could, I'd save the village several thou$. Being a volunteer job ...

I just finished a project that might interest the wood turners here. Our very old meeting house needed 2 new 11.5 foot columns to hold up the balcony. The pine logs I used are some 350 lbs and over 12" thick. Clips here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQbzEz0-7X0

This was certainly a challenging ...

I bored out a cup center to about 3/8" , chucked up my lamp stock between centers and ran a lamp auger up the middle.
I thought your title meant something like this. Hope the photo comes thru.

Mike