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by dgifford99
Mon May 16, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: Stummels
Topic: Lessons i have learned so far
Replies: 4
Views: 2573

Lessons i have learned so far

My lathe is a turncraft commander VS 12" only pens and a ballister replacement so far. motor being replaced under warranty. the lesson here is the simple one of patience. Drill Press. my lesson is to slow that pig down. did my first attempts at the stummel drill work. press was at factory speed...
by dgifford99
Mon May 16, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: Stummels
Topic: Tutorial for New Pipe Makers
Replies: 16
Views: 6664

Re: Tutorial for New Pipe Makers

thank you. my wood lathe has a blown motor, which is on the way. i have stupid questions..

ready?

what speed are you drilling at?

what speed did you turn at?

i am a rank green lathe beginner

i have the wood lathe, and it is in rebuild

thank you thank you
by dgifford99
Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Gifford Gets a Sander
Replies: 3
Views: 563

Re: Gifford Gets a Sander

Thank you Sir, and THAT is officially part of the plan

appreciate any and ALL advice, comments and words
by dgifford99
Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:56 am
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Gifford Gets a Sander
Replies: 3
Views: 563

Gifford Gets a Sander

Greetings y'all! I am a total newbie on making, and am getting started. made the first two out of Pimo Ebachoun's and was pleased with #2. #1 looked like a cooling tower from a nuke plant. #1 smoked hot and #2 (a bent) smokes quite nicely here is the sander bit. Got a belt/disc sander combo from the...