STL343: Do not Moose It! – FineWoodworking

From Drew:

On a latest episode, Vic talked about utilizing a router sled with a lathe. I’m acquainted with the concept for reducing grooves, however I imagine Vic mentioned he did it to show completely spherical cylinders. Did I hear that appropriately? Are you able to present extra particulars? May one thing like this even be used for turning tapers?

Made You Look: Simple router sled on your lathe

Turning has at all times been a bit intimidating for me. My lathe at present sits within the nook of my store, unused, as a result of I can not seem to discover the time so as to add…

From Mark:

Possibly I’ve missed any speak in regards to the problem in shopping for denatured alcohol. It’s not out there in California at residence enchancment or paint provide shops. I drive cross nation to NY twice a 12 months and have checked many smaller and chain {hardware} shops in states with low regulation and can’t appear to search out any alcohol on the shelf the place the thinners are often displayed. Any thought what’s behind this and the right way to work round not discovering it?

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From Tom:

I’ve been a woodworker for 60 years, making a residing as a cabinetmaker and carpenter for many of that point. As I method retirement, I’m pondering of buying a lathe. Dad had a Shopsmith after I was a child, and I actually loved turning. Having discovered on a multi-purpose machine, I don’t assume I have to spend huge bucks on a high-end device, however I would really like your recommendation on what to think about and what to keep away from.

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