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Month: March 2026

Thin Walls and Piercing with Matt Harber

Posted on2026-03-252026-03-25AuthorTopGearLeave a comment

If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here Thin Wall Tips: Shape exterior contours first. Shape interior contours to consistently match exterior contours. Wet wood can be more easily thinned, it is more flexible. Work from the rim to the center of the piece. Try to not go back to thin Read More …

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Lathe Drilling Helper by Bob Grinstead

Posted on2026-03-232026-03-23AuthorTopGearLeave a comment

When drilling on the lathe, sometimes it is hard to turn the tailstock wheel. This will make it a lot easier by moving the handle out to the maximum width for your lathe. This can decrease the force needed to drill with large Forstner bits. To use, insert the 3/8″ bolt into your knockout tube Read More …

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How to Turn a Billiard Ball by Shannon Dunlap

Posted on2026-03-232026-03-23AuthorTopGearLeave a comment

Go to the hardware store and get a 4- in. PVC coupling. It is double ended and has two rubber inserts, so it’s like getting 2 for one. Take the cap off one end and it fit on your chuck. Cut in ½ – in. with a parting or detailing tool. This gets squares up Read More …

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Plan Design Board by Michel Richard

Posted on2026-03-082026-03-23AuthorTopGear

Go to the bottom to watch the video. Plan Design Board Set-Up Plan Design Board includes the following parts: Backboard for base of the construction. Bottom rail. Left & right side guide rails, assure each side glide rail is perpendicular ( 90° ) to the bottom rail. Tape measure on each side rail. Paper clips Read More …

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