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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-08-2014, 08:51 PM
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Posted By Eric Roach
Man, very cool. The music had me smiling. I...

Man, very cool. The music had me smiling.

I don't know metal lip variants too well. Is that a Danny type?

That huge needle is awesome, cool walking action -- nice work.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-08-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,839
Posted By Eric Roach
That's awesome -- congrats'. What do you plan on...

That's awesome -- congrats'. What do you plan on turning first?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-07-2014, 10:22 AM
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Views: 3,839
Posted By Eric Roach
I'd like that, sending PM.

I'd like that, sending PM.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-07-2014, 05:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,839
Posted By Eric Roach
No, that vise doesn't tilt. I angled my...

No, that vise doesn't tilt.

I angled my bandsaw 45 degrees, set the fence and shaved the corners off my last hard maple turn. Added time but less wear on the cutter, I suppose.

I also maxed...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-06-2014, 09:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,839
Posted By Eric Roach
Thanks Bill & others. Ron: I use a...

Thanks Bill & others.

Ron:
I use a self-centering vise for my small drill press so I rely on the squared ends...though I suppose if I just shaved the corners it wouldn't make a difference. ...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-04-2014, 06:47 PM
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Posted By Eric Roach
I was above center about 1/32" or 1/16" and just...

I was above center about 1/32" or 1/16" and just fine-tuned it to be dead-center and it eliminated the problem -- which was burnishing instead of easily cutting into the hard maple when getting down...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-04-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,839
Posted By Eric Roach
Thanks. Having unexpected trouble with hard...

Thanks. Having unexpected trouble with hard maple, even with a new cutter.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-04-2014, 03:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,839
Posted By Eric Roach
Basic Vega Set-Up Question

Is the top tip of the cutter supposed to be exactly inline with the center of the turning axis for the best performance?
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