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  1. Everett Vander Horst

    Seeking a plan for a slow-speed finishing machine/jig

    I'm looking to upgrade my lathe but can shave nearly $1000 off the purchase price by buying a lathe (Record Envoy) that has a higher minimum speed that I'd like (250 rpm). I can do this if I can build some kind of finishing machine/jig that will hold a chuck or faceplate and turn slow enough...
  2. Kent Crowell

    WTB speed grinder for class

    WTB Jet 8 in. Wood Working Bench Grinder with Norton Wheels or similar with a jig and maybe CBN wheels for a YWCA youth and adult classes held in Lubbock Texas. See our classes at https://www.southplainswoodturners.org/youth-education.html kcrowell56@gmail.com
  3. A

    ONEWAY Balancing System

    5/8” Precision Balancing System for grinding wheels with a 1” thru hole Brand New in the box-never used list price frame ONEWAY $69.95 Asking $30 plus Shipping This is the new style I’m still using the old one
  4. John Torchick

    New Vari Grind jig

    Treated myself to an early birthday present. Had a birthday card from Woodcraft for 10% off. Bought some pen kits for some Christmas orders already. I have the Wolverine jig already. I saw the original Vari Grind Jig and put it in my basket. Now to continue on another thread, what is the best...
  5. John Torchick

    Sharpening problem

    I have a set of HF beginner's HSS tools, Rikon low speed grinder, and the Wolverine sharpening jig. My grandson and I were working on a mini baseball bat for his older cousin. While sharpening the 3/4 inch roughing gouge, I held it up to the light and I noticed that one side of the grind was...
  6. Mike Peace

    Dual Caliper Board

    I made this handy jig based on turning tip from the Woodworker's Journal. With this jig you can quickly and accurately set distances on both your inside and outside calipers. Mine i made in 1/4" increments starting at 1/2" and continuing through to 2 3/4" in 1/4" increments. I used a long strip...
  7. C

    Jig for fluting

    Hi all! I have finally seen a fluting jig unlike anything I have seen before and made a prototype for my jet 1442. It mounts in the bed way and flutes from the top. I had seen one in a production turner's shop which I believe came from a very old Fine Wood Working magazine which I have never...
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