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Thanks for the reply's. I guess I will continue to use past wax for wood.
Thanks Larry

Has anyone tried the spray on ceramic coating for the way and bench tubes.
I would like to get some feedback on their use. I have tried some carnauba car wax since Johnson paste wax is no longer available and it seems to work pretty well. Larry

Has anyone tried the spray on ceramic coating for the way and bench tubes.
I would like to get some feedback on their use. I have tried some carnauba car wax since Johnson paste wax is no longer available and it seems to work pretty well. Larry

I purchased a oneway jig to sharpen my lathe tools. It included on jig. The add did not say you another have to buy a different jig to sharpen gouges 3/4 inch or larger. The jig works well but I don't care for their business practices. Larry

I wanted to get the lift assist for my 520 but am disappointed with the Shop Smith design. The Super Shop uses a spring in the base and works well without getting in the way. Any one have a better design? You Tube has some hack options but I would think Shop Smith could come up with a design that is...

I would place the heel of the lathe tool in the direction of the rotation which would rotate away from the end. Climbing would be a good analogy. Has anyone tried this? It would be like buffing the the cutting end. Larry

I have a rubber bonded abrasive wheel for my Shopsmith (505579) and have been afraid to try it because I thought the tool would dig in and catch. I think I will try it on the back side of the wheel if I understand what has been posted. It seems it would provide a sharper surface on my lathe tools. L...

Thanks Ed I will probably get the book. I am going to try a Thompson finger nail gouge and sharpen it with a gouge stone. I have been turning quite a while and have always had trouble sharpening the chisels. I am a little better but would like to get more efficient. I have been turning segmented bow...

Ed. I am considering some type of veritas jig for my lathe chisels. I have a cheaper one that I use for my hand plane chisels that works pretty well. Do you sharpen any other lathe tools other than the skews? Do you have a jig to sharpen the gouges and the round nose chisels. Thanks Larry

I have the Shopsmith sharpening guide and have watched videos at you tube on how to use it. The chisels do not seem very sharp when I am done grinding. Anyone with experience that give me some tips? Possibly use a wet stone or something to get them sharper. Any tips would be appreciated. Larry