On Thu, 16 Dec 2010 22:16:46 -0800, wrote:

I have a problem with using wood: The sacrificial plate would have to
be turned on the metal lathe to get the centering just right and that
would create an unholy mess.

Nah! If you don't have a dust collector, think Shop Vac, Mikey. Catch
it at the tool and there is no mess. Dust collectors are quite quiet,
while most shopvacs are noisyassed beasts. Your choice.


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