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  1. J

    question on headstock / tailstock alignment

    I just got my new lathe. After assembly I notice that the drive center point and the tailstocks live center are about a 1/32 inch off horizontally. Vertically they are perfect. I did level the ways before making the measurements. Should I be concerned about this? What are the ramifications...
  2. Vernon Jenewein

    Tip on using PSI Steady Rest.

    I got a lathe about 6 weeks ago for turning apricot blanks ( 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 15") into a Duduk, an Armenian woodwind instrument. Drilling out the center bore I use a stationary drill chuck on a #2 MT that fits in the tailstock. To keep the Duduk steady while drilling I use a Steady Rest I got...
  3. M

    First Video from Tri-color Turners

    Hello, I have had this roughed out for weeks, but finally got around to finishing it up. Hope you find it useful. Feedback is always appreciated. Just follow the link below and then to the "First Video from Tri-color Turners " entry. Best regards, Matt...
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