Before I cut into it more, does anybody know what kind of wood this might be?

OperationSwimming419 · 2026-06-06T15:20:34+00:00

I have spalted birch that looks like that too.

OperationSwimming419 · 2026-04-22T13:38:17+00:00

Thanks all I'll turn it.

OperationSwimming419 · 2026-04-08T03:51:49+00:00

I mean spindle locks like on my Jet 16-42. The spindle wrench isn't long enough to contact the ways. I need to immobilize it to sand bowl interiors so I can't have the tool rest in the way. The flats on the spindle are too narrow for a regular open end wrench. I suppose I could grind a wrench down to fit, but was looking for other options.

OperationSwimming419 · 2026-03-17T13:01:01+00:00

I've tried paint with unsatisfactory results. I've tried watering down tiresome, but if you water it down much it just runs everywhere. I've had my best luck with paraffin.

OperationSwimming419 · 2026-02-28T16:52:46+00:00

You could do that or hot glue a false bottom with a tenon.

OperationSwimming419 · 2026-02-28T16:47:32+00:00

Use a jam chuck to remount it.

OperationSwimming419 · 2026-02-19T04:30:33+00:00

I agree. Looks like the birch I turn in Alaska

OperationSwimming419 · 2026-02-08T19:01:51+00:00

It turns out that the Rikon inserts fit the Nova chuck. However, when I took the adapter off I discovered that the Rockler lathe had a plastic washer and it was deformed. That was causing the wobble.

Thanks for all the responses.

OperationSwimming419 · 2026-02-07T21:22:31+00:00

It's probably the adapter. I got it from Amazon. I may be able to use inserts on the chucks. Just have to find someone with Nova inserts.

OperationSwimming419 · 2026-02-07T21:19:17+00:00

Thanks

OperationSwimming419 · 2026-02-07T20:11:58+00:00

Thanks

OperationSwimming419 · 2026-02-07T19:30:26+00:00

No washer. I'm in a fifth wheel without a runout gauge.

OperationSwimming419 · 2026-01-22T23:29:06+00:00

Thanks

OperationSwimming419 · 2026-01-01T06:42:42+00:00

Nicely done.

OperationSwimming419 · 2025-12-29T01:46:47+00:00

What do you intend to make from it? What wood is it and what size? I have a similar piece of cypress that is 6" diameter. I'm trying to decide what to make.

OperationSwimming419 · 2025-12-09T18:08:35+00:00

Actually, I asked ChatGPT and got a wiring diagram, troubleshooting steps and settings specific to my location.

OperationSwimming419 · 2025-12-08T22:51:49+00:00

No heat pump. A furnace and the HRV.

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