u/Fearless_Pride2102

I've been practicing my CA finish technique based on numerous videos I've watched. I've tried medium, thin, and extra thin, but I'm struggling to get it right. The coats of medium always seem to leave bubbles and the tin and extra thin sheets flash off so fast that I can't get it even.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Has anyone ever used and of the tools from bmwoodturning.com? I would like to try out some traditional turning tools, but I dont want to break the bank starting out.

I am just looking for any first hand experience that anyone may have.

Thanks

I have a Acmer p1 s pro with a 20w diode. I tried ordering the Acmer m4 rotary, but they sent me an email that they are out of stock and probably will be for quite some time.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a rotary with a chuck that will work with my laser?

I have a rockler 1224 midi lathe. The stand that goes with it shakes like crazy whenever I try to make anything slightly of balance, it anything in balance that is more than about 8 inches in diameter.

I have anchored the stand to the floor and added angled steel bracing that is bolted from the top of the stand down into the concrete floor, but it still shakes quite a bit.

Is there anything else I can try, or is there a better stand that will work?

Does anyone have, or it know of, a comprehensive guide to casting wood and resin for wood turning?

I am looking for the differences in types of resin and how they react with wood, and whether or not stabilization is really necessary. Could I just heat the wood in an oven until the the moisture is low enough before pouring and using a pressure pot?

Also, what types of resin turn the best?

I've been watching Jake Thompson on YouTube, and he seems to exclusively use Alumilite polyester resin because of its turning properties and clarity, but warms about moisture in the wood.

I've only turned a couple of pen blanks made of aquabright resin and I find it to be very grabby and easily chipped, even with the lightest touch with my carbide tools.

I have a bunch of small off cuts that I would like to utilize and since I already have a pressure pot, I thought that I might give resin casting a go, but I'm a bit overwhelmed with all of the, sometimes conflicting, information out there.

Does anyone have, or it know of, a comprehensive guide to casting wood and resin for wood turning?

I am looking for the differences in types of resin and how they react with wood, and whether or not stabilization is really necessary. Could I just heat the wood in an oven until the the moisture is low enough before pouring and using a pressure pot?

Also, what types of resin turn the best?

I've been watching Jake Thompson on YouTube, and he seems to exclusively use Alumilite polyester resin because of its turning properties and clarity, but warms about moisture in the wood.

I've only turned a couple of pen blanks made of aquabright resin and I find it to be very grabby and easily chipped, even with the lightest touch with my carbide tools.

I have a bunch of small off cuts that I would like to utilize and since I already have a pressure pot, I thought that I might give resin casting a go, but I'm a bit overwhelmed with all of the, sometimes conflicting, information out there.

Does anyone have, or it know of, a comprehensive guide to casting wood and resin for wood turning?

I am looking for the differences in types of resin and how they react with wood, and whether or not stabilization is really necessary. Could I just heat the wood in an oven until the the moisture is low enough before pouring and using a pressure pot?

Also, what types of resin turn the best?

I've been watching Jake Thompson on YouTube, and he seems to exclusively use Alumilite polyester resin because of its turning properties and clarity, but warms about moisture in the wood.

I've only turned a couple of pen blanks made of aquabright resin and I find it to be very grabby and easily chipped, even with the lightest touch with my carbide tools.

I have a bunch of small off cuts that I would like to utilize and since I already have a pressure pot, I thought that I might give resin casting a go, but I'm a bit overwhelmed with all of the, sometimes conflicting, information out there.

I've seen some videos where a word turner has a dust collector hose that is rigid enough to position in place when you need it and push it out if the way when not needed. It bends and stays in place without a bracket or clamp of any type.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I can find one of these? Does anyone use them and have recommendations on which ones are good?

Thanks

Update

Thanks to u/tedthedude I decide to purchase the loc-line with a couple fittings

Thank you to all that made suggestions

Is anyone using their laser to cut out jigs for other hobbies?

I am a wood turner. I like to make segmented pieces, so I used lightburn to make wedges for a wedgie sled yesterday. They work great.

Just looking for inspiration for other jigs that might be useful.

Thanks in advance.

Can anyone give me any tips on suitable diy fume extraction?

I have an Acmer p1 s pro diode that I plan to make an enclosure for, but I need to know how much air I need to move to to get rid of smoke so that I can set it up inside and vent out of a window.

Would a 12 volt computer fan be enough?

Looking for recommendations for a good style of hollowing tool for how forms with a small opening.

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Probably a swan neck with a carbide cutter or an easily sharpened tool steel insert cutter.

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I was looking at the Sorby Hollow Master but I want to see what the hive mind can tell me first.

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Thanks in advance.

Does anyone have experience with this machine? I'm looking for a laser that is suitable for hardwood.

I am a wood worker/wood turner who uses lots of hard words(some exotics). I'm in need of a machine that I can set up to engrave my logo on the bottom of bowls and vases without breaking the bank.

Some of the bowls/vases will be too tall for a fully enclosed laser.

Also, this unit is on sale right now. So, that's a plus.

I was looking into branding irons, but then I'm limited to the size of the brand.

I was wondering if anyone uses stamps with ink. Would the stamp wear off? I have seen that some turners/woodworkers sign their work with a sharpie or something similar, but I would like something that's going to be the same every time.

Can't really justify the cost of a laser.

I just want to make sure that whatever I use, that I can hold up on food bowls as well as non food items.

I'm currently just burning my initials into the bottom with my wood burning kit, but I'm not very skilled with it.

Any help would be appreciated.