Jet Lathe Jet JWL-1015VS 10-Inch X 15-Inch Variable Speed Wood Working Lathe

Jet Lathe Jet JWL-1015VS 10-Inch X 15-Inch Variable Speed Wood Working Lathe

Jet Lathe Jet JWL-1015VS 10-Inch X 15-Inch Variable Speed Wood Working Lathe

Jet JWL-1015VS 10-Inch X 15-Inch Variable Speed Wood Working Lathe
First lathe I've owned, I have been very happy so far. It is a lot quieter than I thought it would be, and runs smooth. I have only used it to turn pens. Originally I was concerned about changing the belt for the variable speed, I have yet to attempt to change it from the highest setting. I drill my blanks on it as well, so far have had no trouble at the lowest speed of the high setting (I believe it is 600 rpm). I would recommend this to anyone who wants to turn pens or small projects, and get a quality lathe at a reasonable price.

Jet Lathe Jet JWL-1015VS 10-Inch X 15-Inch Variable Speed Wood Working Lathe

JET JWL-1221VS 12-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Wood Lathe

JET JWL-1221VS 12-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Wood Lathe

JET JWL-1221VS 12-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Wood Lathe

Jet Lathe Wood JET JWL-1221VS 12-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Wood Lathe

• Unrivaled speed control
• 60-3600 RPM variable speed
• Optimally designed speed ranges
• Forward to reverse is a smooth transition
• Innovative ratchet style belt tension system (patent pending)

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JET JWL-1221VS 12-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Wood Lathe

40 Inch 4 Speed Power Wood Turning Lathe 14x40 In

40 Inch 4 Speed Power Wood Turning Lathe 14x40 In

40 Inch 4 Speed Power Wood Turning Lathe 14x40 In

Lathe Wood 1/2hp 40 Inch 4 Speed Power Wood Turning Lathe 14x40 In

I'm getting ready to set this up for for the sole purpose of making cylinders with a router running across rails above the lathe. (I make children's blocks for a living.)

Just a word of caution:

1. The instruction manual does not include any mention of connecting the two parts of the lathe (but otherwise the manual is pretty useful).

By looking at the motor mount, I guessed that the proper order is Bolt > Black Spring Washer > Steel Washer > Lathe Parts > Steel Washer > Nut.

2. Because of the plates attaching the two halves of the lathe, there is a zone where you cannot anchor the sliding live stop. This means that you cannot work on anything that measures 17 inches to 19.5 inches (unless you mount or glue it to an extra block of wood).

3. The unit arrives with the belt on the slowest speed (which is where most people would start to rough out a piece), but the motor is mounted loose, so you'll need to loosen the two bolts to let the motor slide down a little to increase the tension. Remember, you need to make sure that the belt defects to hand pressure about 1/2 of an inch, per the manual. Then, in order to change the speed, you have to open the box and unbolt the motor to lift it up to move the belt. For most woodworkers, this would be a nuisance, but it's not too much more work than other manual speed changing lathes I've used.

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40 Inch 4 Speed Power Wood Turning Lathe 14x40 In

1 3-Horsepower Benchtop Lathe

1 3-Horsepower Benchtop Lathe

1 3-Horsepower Benchtop Lathe

Lathe Wood SHOP FOX W1704 1/3-Horsepower Benchtop Lathe

Tackle pen turning or other small cutting or shaping projects using the Shop Fox W1704 bench-top lathe from Woodstock International. Made of cast iron, and designed to fit neatly on a workbench, this lathe contains a 1/3-horsepower, variable-speed motor and delivers spindle speeds between 700 and 3,200 revolutions per minute (RPM). It also features a safety paddle switch, an MT No. 1 spur center, an MT No. 1 live center, 4-1/4-inch and 7-inch tool rests, a 5-3/4-inch faceplate, and a 3/4-by-16-inch TPI RH spindle.

Includes Two Tool Rests

The W1704 includes both a 4-1/2 and 7-inch tool rest for various turning applications and with a 13-inch distance between centers and an 8-inch swing over the bed this lathe is ideal for a variety of turning projects. The infinitely variable speed from 700-3200 RPM comes in handy when turning hard or soft species of wood.

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1 3-Horsepower Benchtop Lathe

Jet Lathe Wood Chisel Turning Set

Jet Lathe Wood Chisel Turning Set

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Jet Lathe Wood Chisel Turning Set

• Premium long lasting HSS blades with beautifully turned and stained hardwood handles and brass ferrules Jet Lathe Wood Chisel Turning Set
• Includes:-1/4-inch roughing gouge, 1/8-inch spindle gouge,-1/4-inch round nose scraper, 3/32-inch parting tool,-1/4-inch skew chisel
• Chisels are 10-inch in overall length, with 4-inch blades
• Fantastic buy for five essential chisels
• Comes in an attractive wooden display box

Jet Lathe Wood Chisel Turning Set

PSI Woodworking LCMINI2 Mini 5-Piece HSS Wood Lathe Chisel Turning Set

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Part Number	LCMINI2
Item Weight	1.4 pounds
Product Dimensions	11.5 x 1.5 x 7.5 inches
Item model number	LCMINI2
Item Package Quantity	1
Warranty Description	2 year limited warranty

Jet Lathe Wood Chisel Turning Set

I have owned two sets of these tools because they are cheap, the right size for my applications, and I can grind them for special applications. However, they are not tempered well. I have had one shatter when it fell on the concrete floor and another snap while turning - quite a sensation! Anyhow, know what you are getting. You can get the same tools as Jet Mini-lathe tools, made by Crown, for about $80 - much nicer steel. 

Jet Lathe Wood Chisel Turning Set

Ancient Greek Wedding Theme

Is your man, "Your Greek god?" Why not celebrate with an Ancient Greek inspired wedding theme? Not to be confused with a college toga Party, the Ancient Greek theme wedding has been mostly overlooked in recent years. This is probably due to its popularity for frat and sorority parties on college campuses across the country. Those events are not about elegance and the result is often tacky. I know it's not hard to understand why the theme is not on the tip of a bride's tongue when it's time to pick out a theme for the wedding.

Ancient Greek Wedding Theme

Ancient Greek Wedding Theme

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Ancient Greek Wedding Theme

Ancient Greek Wedding Theme

Still it can be fun and rewarding to play with the ancient Greek architecture and fashions when designing your wedding celebration:

Of course, pulling off any theme reaches beyond the decor of the room. Just like a theater event, the averageindividual's ability to embrace an atmosphere depends largely on the appearance of the principle players. That does not mean that in order for you to pull off an ancient Greek themed wedding that you have to get married in a toga-no way! In fact the toga is not even Greek. It's the Roman addition to the culture.

Choosing such a wedding theme does mean that your gown and the Dress of the rest of your Party should be tastefully reminiscent of the styles favored by the Ancient Greek peoples. As such you should start by commissioning a wedding Dress based on a design inspired by the sculptures of Aphrodite and the timeless beauty of ancient Greek Clothing styles in general. Then add an elegant wedding sandal to complete your wedding theme and accent your look.

Build your Greekwedding theme decor with pillars. It's usually most practical to have the big pillars you need made from Styrofoam if you can not find a facility that was built with columns or you need more for the ambience of the room. You can have them professionally made or if you know a wood worker that person might be willing to cut them for you with his lathe. Then it's just a matter of painting them to your satisfaction. For most, the spray paint designed to give a stone finish will work, but ultimately every bride should play with a few pieces of scrap Styrofoam and a variety of paints before deciding. The small pillars, for the basis of your table centerpieces can be found at most any craft store.

Accent your ancient Greek themed wedding with some elegant looking urnsplaced strategically around the room. These too can be easily found at most craft stores. After the wedding, keep the urns in your home or apartMent with dried flowers in them or just as accent pieces by themselves-there is little that will make your wedding budget go further than identifying these rare opportunities to buy something for your wedding that you can use to better your life afterwards.

Assuming the manageMent of the facility hosting your wedding agrees, rent a fog machine to give the Top of Mount Olympus "feel to your event-either for your ceremony, or for the dance floor at your reception-or both!

Ancient Greek Wedding Theme

ATV Kelly Blue Book

When people want to sell their motorcycles or ATVs they generally try to find what the current market values are for their vehicle. The main guide that is used by the industry and various individuals is that of the Kelly blue book. The Kelly blue book is updated from year to year. This makes it possible for you to find motorcycle and ATV Kelly blue book figures as well.

ATV Kelly Blue Book

ATV Kelly Blue Book

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ATV Kelly Blue Book

ATV Kelly Blue Book

The Kelly blue book is basically reliable but there are a few factors that may need the appraisal of a private appraiser. These items are various aftermarket parts, paint and graphics Jobs on the body of the ATV, the condition of the vehicle and the number of miles that have been used by the ATV.

Of course you don't always need a private appraiser's opinion when you are considering buying orselling a good conditioned ATV. The ATV Kelly blue book will usually have the values that dealers and ATV companies sell their stock for as well as the types of vehicles that they sell.

You can find the Kelly blue book at your local library, credit companies, book stores and sometimes you can also find the these blue books at your local ATV dealership. In addition to these venues you will also be able to find the ATV Kelly blue book on the internet. Of course the Kelly blue book is only a guideline for the various prices that you can expect from the ATV market.

There are some private ATV owners who will use the Kelly blue book price, maybe the beginning point for their pricing of the ATV. With these individuals you may be able to bargain the price of the ATV down to anamount that is acceptable to both of you. Now the one thing that you will need to take into consideration with second hand ATVs is that once the price has been finalized between the parties you can't bring the price down to what is stated in the ATV Kelly blue book.

Now you must understand that the ATV Kelly blue book will give the current pricing for known ATV models that are in popular demand. As the market price is found from information given by ATV dealers and dealer surveys in addition to consumer sales information the Kelly blue book will not be able to Supply you with information regarding ATVs or Motorcycles that are probable considered as collectors items.

ATV Kelly Blue Book

Choosing Your First Metal Lathe

If you're the type person, who wants to go beyond woodworking or perhaps try your hand at building a small steam engine or IC (internal combustion) engine you most likely will be looking for a metal lathe. Choosing a metal lathe is somewhat intimidating, especially for the first time buyer. A simple web search will yield all kinds of opinions and choices. One thing you quickly learn is there can be fierce loyalty to brand names, country of origin, size, and sometimes-even color!

Choosing Your First Metal Lathe

Choosing Your First Metal Lathe

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Choosing Your First Metal Lathe

Choosing Your First Metal Lathe

So I may as well get into the fray and submit my ideas. However, be forewarned, I have a few dogs in the fight. Over the past 20 years I've owned an American and Asian lathes, in fact I'm on my forth lathe right now. I hope that during the past 20 or so years I've beenable to pick up a few tidbits that may help you in your choice.

First, let me break tradition. Most people will tell you "any lathe is better than no lathe". However, I don't necessarily agree with that. I believe, in worn out lathe is nothing but trouble, ESPECIALLY for someone who has never used a metal lathe before. Therefore, before we start talking about size, color, heriTAGe, or if this is your first lathe, please seek out a lathe that is at least in "good" condition, not some worn out hunks of cast iron.

Choosing Your First Metal Lathe

How to Make a Wooden Gate

There are some simple home projects which you do not need to go out and hire some expensive contractor or carpenter. One of these which you yourself can do is a wooden gate for your yard.

How to Make a Wooden Gate

How to Make a Wooden Gate

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How to Make a Wooden Gate

How to Make a Wooden Gate

Relax, making a wooden gate all by ourselves is an exciting adventure and doesn't need to be hard or impossible. If we do everything systematically it shouldn't be too hard. To build a wooden gate we need the right design for a specific purpose.

In making a wooden gate ourselves the first thing we need to do is design it. This means we take exact measureMents based on the width of the opening where we want to put up the gate. We also consider the height of the fence around it. Everything must be compleMentary, after all we want form and functionality, right?

Then we buy theneeded wood pieces-4 by 4 inches latch and hinge posts, gate frames measuring 2 by 4 inches and picket wood pieces measuring 1 by 2 inches. These are mere suggestions; wood sizes may vary depending on our wooden gate design. We also need some nails, screws, 3 to 4 hinge sets, and the latch. The sizes and number of pieces depend on the size of the wooden gate.

We dig holes for the latch and hinge posts. A depth of 3 feet, more or less, ought to do. Insert one end of the posts into the holes and reinforce with rocks and earth intact at the sides to keep it from moving. Or pour concrete at the sides. Then we install horizontal frames for the wooden gate fitting the gateway. We also fix the gate hinges permanently to the hinge post.

Then we install thediagonal frames. Measure them to accurately fit the horizontal frames. To attach drill holes through them and the horizontal frames and insert long screws. Mark spots, which are evenly spaced, allotted for the pickets. Use a square. Then attach them to the wooden gate using nails or screws at their bottom side. Two screws or nails each would do.

Finally, mount the wooden gate. Detach the gate to render the wood to a smooth finish and accurate fitting by scraping extra wood thickness. Then re-mount by attaching the hinges to permanently again. Make sure the wooden gate opens and closes to and from its post jamb or latch smoothly.

It is best to make the wooden gate right where we intend to install it. This enables us to get the actual measurement needed andbasis of the wooden gate dimensions from it. Handle carpentry tools and materials with the greatest care and make sure to wear gloves when hammering nails, fitting, driving screws, or cutting with a saw.

Make sure all tools are in good condition, like ensuring that the chisel or plain blades are sharp. Sharp tools make the work easier and safer. Wear a carpentry apron if necessary.

It's exciting to make our own wooden gate. We can start experimenting with our garden gate.

How to Make a Wooden Gate

Wooden Covered Wagon Plans-How to Build Your Own Wagon

Covered wagon makes a good transportation for crops. Small wonder why it is a nifty structure to have around in the farm. And it can be easily done too. If you have the time and inclination, you'll just need wooden covered wagon plans and you'll be set to start this project.

Wooden Covered Wagon Plans-How to Build Your Own Wagon

Wooden Covered Wagon Plans-How to Build Your Own Wagon

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Wooden Covered Wagon Plans-How to Build Your Own Wagon

Wooden Covered Wagon Plans-How to Build Your Own Wagon

I have preference for the use of wood for this project for the simple reason that I find it easier to handle wood compared to other type of materials. Furthermore, wood offers a level of durability while remaining light weight.

If you've decided on building your own wagon using wood, here are a couple of things you need to consider and plan for:

DiMension of the Wagon

Way before you're going to buy the materials you will be using for this project,yo need to determine the exact size of your wagon. The amount of materials needed depends on this one factor.

To get to a preferable size for your estate, you need to consider its main purpose. You need to consider aspects like the type of items frequently loaded in the wagon as well as its quantity.

A typical wagon of this kind would measure 4 feet wide and 12 feet in length. It is enTirely up to you to decide if this diMension suits your purposes as well.

Materials

There are several materials you will need to prepare for this project. Now, the plan you will be using may have indicated its own list of materials, but usually, the most common materials used for this project are: wooden beams and planks, wheels, wooden pole, iron braces, nails, bolts, canvas, 2axles and wooden lathes.

For the wheel, you have the option of buying or making your own. Since in my own experience, the wheel seems to be the most complex part of wagon building, I strongly suggest that you buy a ready made one. Also, be sure that the wheel is secured safely into the body of the wagon.

Wooden Covered Wagon Plans

True enough, you may have to invest time and effort in this project. However, if you have very good wooden covered plans to guide you for this project, you won't have to go through unnecessary glitches. And thus, construction wouldn't take overly long time.

Wooden Covered Wagon Plans-How to Build Your Own Wagon