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Ok, bench grinder acquired. My dad had one buried in the basement and it's all mine. I think I'll need new wheels for sharpening turning tools though. The next question I have is should I get the...

He totally is. He grew up in northern wisconsin on a mink farm. His whole family made everything they needed. I'd like to just stay with him for a summer to learn as much as I can. I'm so excited,...

I'm pretty sure I was in a deep slump until you helped me out! Now I've paid it foward to a couple new guys, just small things that I don't use any more. So thank you for getting the good vibes...

It's really funny actually. She used to use her lathe helping her dad. I've been begging her to ask him if it's still around, and she was assuming it was stolen. Her dad's entire workshop, full size...

UPDATE!!!
Went to the local woodcraft with my girlfriend today. They were having a wine stopper demonstration, and we needed to go to that town anyway. The stars are in alignment, I should buy a...

You are both right, and if I wasn't a college student living in a small cabin type rental house, I would shoot for the grinder right away. I'm just in a space crunch and have to make things work...

So is it possible to use hones to sharpen the tools without a grinder? I have very limited space, so if I need to get a grinder I'll need to figure out where it will go. Thanks for all the input thus...

So the jet is 580$, but I just found the rikon 70-220VSR for $600. Does anyone have this rikon?? It has a full 1 hp motor, over the 1/2 with the jet. I've been on some woodworking review sites, and...

I've looked on local sources and it seems there are a lot more people looking than selling. It's going to be a little while before I make the purchase, so I can keep my eyes peeled in case of a...

I am really interested in starting down this road, but it might be a little while before I can commit 100%. So far I've done some research and I think I am leaning towards the jet brand mini lathe,...