From Drew:
On a recent episode, Vic mentioned using a router sled with a lathe. I’m familiar with the idea for cutting grooves, but I believe Vic said he did it to turn perfectly round cylinders. Did I hear that correctly? Can you provide more details? Could something like this also be used for turning tapers?
Made You Look: Easy router sled for your lathe
From Mark:
Maybe I have missed any talk about the difficulty in buying denatured alcohol. It is not available in California at home improvement or paint supply stores. I drive cross country to NY twice a year and have checked many smaller and chain hardware stores in states with low regulation and cannot seem to find any alcohol on the shelf where the thinners are usually displayed. Any idea what’s behind this and how to work around not finding it?
Where to buy denatured alcohol?
Shellac Solvent: Grain Alcohol vs. Denatured Alcohol
From Tom:
I’ve been a woodworker for 60 years, making a living as a cabinetmaker and carpenter for most of that time. As I approach retirement, I’m thinking of purchasing a lathe. Dad had a Shopsmith when I was a kid, and I really enjoyed turning. Having learned on a multi-purpose machine, I don’t think I need to spend big bucks on a high-end tool, but I would like your advice on what to consider and what to avoid.
Five tips for better bandsawing
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