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[quote="mgdesigns"]If the wood was not dry enough, it will shrink differently in opposite directions. I've made quite a few bowls that were beautifully round, and after a few days to several months they turn into ovals. Only kiln dried wood has remained stable.[/QUo


Thanx for the replies Mgdesigns ...

Just got done turning a lid(Cherry) for a jar that belongs to my wife.
After sanding, it appears it is slightly out of round..
Is it me or the Shopsmith?

Thanx...Danny

Thank you, gentlemen
I appreciate the info..

Danny

I have a Mark V and would like to know what the actual RPM's are for
the various dial settings..
Anyone have that?

Thank you...Danny

Anyway to put a morse taper in the headstock of a MK5?

All:
Thank you again for the info..There happens to be a Grainger in my town..
I'll check them out..

Thanx again...Danny

Thanx for the info..Would you happen to have a part number for the LoveJoy coupler?

Thanx..Danny

I have a SS bandsaw coupled to a power station.
Today, when i was cutting some wood, the saw seemed to slow down and virtually stop. No torque at all. When i take pressure off the blade it resumes normal speed.
There is a crackling sound which seems to be coming from the power station or the ...

Once again, the experience on this forum is invaluable.
Thank you all.
I'll replace the bearings.
I can take any other noise, as long as it doesn't sound like it's going to
sieze up..

thanks..

Just got a bandsaw attached to a power station. Paid $200 for the whole thing. It runs great except for the following.
There is an intermittent noise, like a squeal, that seems to come from
somewhere around the bottom wheel.
I can't seem to find the source.
Has anyone else experienced this problem ...