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where can i buy parts for a sears and roebuck wood lathe modle# 149.23871?

by admin on December 11, 2010

i have 2/3 of an old sears and roebuck wood lathe and would like to find the rest of the parts somewhere, i need the right side that slides back and forth, i think i can manage the rest Search (…)

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Wood lathe tools needed?

by admin on December 4, 2010

I just purchased a wood lathe. I’ve never used a lathe before. Now my problem is where to buy the tools and what would be the minimum amount of tools needed. There’s such a wide variance on the net. Some (…)

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how to make a wood lathe heart?

by admin on November 27, 2010

my dad and i have recently fixed up my grand fathers old lathe. it runs perfectly and we’ve made quite a few cool looking items. just so happened that my girl friends birthday is coming up and i was wondering (…)

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I have a Rockwell three foot wood lathe and 6 chisels that I want to sell but I’m not sure what its worth?

by admin on November 20, 2010

It is belt driven 4 speed in good condition and with a factory stand. I inherited it so I really have no idea Search Terms Used to Find This Page:rocwell mini latheRockwell mimi lathes

can you use a mini metal lathe for small wood work like pen making?

by admin on November 13, 2010

thinking of buying a mini lathe and would like to do both metal and some small wood stuff Search Terms Used to Find This Page:homemade Wood Tool Rest for mini lathe

Is turning a piece of wood on a lathe a good introduction to multivariable calculus?

by admin on November 6, 2010

because you get to view the cylindrical coordinate system.

Can I use 3/8″ sheetrock on my ‘Plaster & wood lathe’ ceiling ?

by admin on October 30, 2010

I am thinking of using ‘Fine thread’ screws ( 1 1/2 – 2″ ) to go through the sheetrock and the plaster & wood lathe ceiling to attach it to the ceiling joist.

wood lathe turning tools-best ones?

by admin on October 23, 2010

I have new Delta( large size )wood lathe. What are the best brands of high speed steel lathe gouges and chisels? What would you recommend as I don’t know which ones to order or where to order? I want to (…)

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Is there a web site which will show me how to turn a wood turning lathe into a metal turning lathe?

by admin on October 16, 2010

what kind of wood should i use on a lathe?

by admin on October 9, 2010

ok i just got a wood lathe for christmas and im a beginner at it and i would like to know what kinds of wood i should use on it and would it be available at a place like Lowe’s (…)

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