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  1. Ole Frog

    Tip Curtis Rifles

    I am saddened to hear of Tip's passing He was a treasure Visiting his shop was always a joy I am proud to say I own one of his rifles
  2. Ole Frog

    Lobed Tansel

    That is gorgeous!
  3. Ole Frog

    leather thickness for possibles bag

    I purchase 4-5 oz Oak-Leaf leather sides I think the 2-3 oz is too thin I will take a look at the oil tanned sides but I am pretty happy with the finished look of the oak-leaf
  4. Ole Frog

    Help Choosing a Lathe

    Thanks Randy I will do that
  5. Ole Frog

    Help Choosing a Lathe

    He kept the chuck for his new lathe I did get a 4 inch face plate & a spur drive center I have been looking at the Nova G3 chuck threaded for 1-8 I will probably pull the trigger soon on it I spent a few hours cleaning, oiling, and generally fixing it up. I am super happy with it for half the...
  6. Ole Frog

    Help Choosing a Lathe

    Well fellas I bought one tonight its a Craftsman much bigger than I was originally looking for 1 horse power Variable speed 36 inch spindles 12 inch bowl inboard 15 inch bowl outboard He threw in a set of 6 chisels (Craftsman HSS) It needs a little work but nothing major, mostly cleaning...
  7. Ole Frog

    possibles bag strap

    very nice!
  8. Ole Frog

    Help Choosing a Lathe

    You guys have given me a lot to think about I am about to pull the plug but I keep watching ads hoping a special one will pop up I am leaning towards the Comet II (12 inch) What we haven't discussed is tools What do I need to look for in Chisels?
  9. Ole Frog

    First Horn (flat)

    Very nice! and we all have ruined projects that we had to get in "just one more tweak"
  10. Ole Frog

    possibles bag strap

    The dye is just Fiebing's medium brown I suspect it has a red base I like to take my pictures in the evening sun it is the warm qualities of the late evening sun that brings out the red Take a beaver tail with a red heart and it really stands out
  11. Ole Frog

    possibles bag strap

    I am a bit late to the party here but I use the 1.5 inch leather straps from Tandy or Springfield leather. Use the premium blanks (72") I work my straps a lot skive the edges burnish the edges lightly burnish the back I also put a grove along each edge with a groover Then dye the front but...
  12. Ole Frog

    Help Choosing a Lathe

    Thank you guys You have given me a lot to think about Currently I am watching the ads and saving money Hopefully the right deal will turn up and that includes a harbor freight sale
  13. Ole Frog

    Help Choosing a Lathe

    I have a little experience that goes back at least 30 years none since I feel like I may have offended some of you when I ruled out the Craftsman This was not my intention I have absolutely nothing against craftsman However the ones I have seen are older, they lack variable speed, and are only...
  14. Ole Frog

    Help Choosing a Lathe

    Again thank you for all the thought you have put into this I have been searching through the ads again and doing more research This is not an easy choice
  15. Ole Frog

    Help Choosing a Lathe

    Appearance, age, as well as maintenance also I wanted to know if they were suitable for my purpose And with my limited knowledge I wouldn't know if all of the parts are there Hence this thread
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