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Steve, just wanted to 2nd these M2 high speed steel gouges from Penn State. They're pretty good quality and will get you started on the right track. I still use some of the SS turning tools but they are carbon steel and don't hold an edge very long.

https://www.pennstateind.com/store/LX230.html ...

Much better....thanks!

Based on a YT video form Stumpy Nubs, I bought one of these from iGaging and am very happy with it.

Jim
https://taytools.com/products/igaging-1 ... 35c7&_ss=r

I never gave my 500 table a thought after locking it in place, but when I moved to a 510 it's been a struggle. After locking the table at 90* it continually tilts to the right with the least little pressure, so I bought this 'table support leg' from SS and it works really well to stabilize it.

Jim ...

Not exactly ceramic related but Scott just put up this video on YT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyZ6bNAJnSM

Jim

Check out this video. Hope it helps!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7jWcEU ... c&index=30

Jim

I'd strongly suggest that you buy one with the t-handle tightener, rather than the two 'tommy bars'. I have one of each and really dislike having to use the two bars to lock the workpiece.

Paul,

Please familiarize yourself with Scott's YT channel on everything SS related.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09gXRyN ... bq&index=4

Best, Jim

100% in agreement...they are extremely useful. And, when combined with feeler gauges, can in some situations also be used to make precise adjustments almost as easily as the adjustable collar. Which I also own...


Great tip about using a feeler gauge!! I’m making new kitchen cabinet doors and ...

Also might want a dado set that cuts flat-bottomed grooves, for shelving, etc. where the joint would show. Another consideration is that most of todays plywoods are not true 1/2" or 3/4 dimension. So having a dado set that has various shims to get a join tight is important too.

https://www.amazon ...