"Darrell Feltmate" wrote in message
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Paul
Thank you to you and the group for your kind words regarding the site. In
answer to your question regarding the glue block, I do it that way partly
out of habit and because it works so well. It also eliminates the need for
a
scroll chuck which is an unnecessary expense although a nice one. These
are
also a good seller for me at Craft Fairs so I like turn them by the dozen
and have them ready on glue blocks to put on and off the lathe. I know,
they
could be done with the chuck as well, but really, I think of blocks and
face
plates before a chuck. It is just what I am used to, I guess.

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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS Canada
www.aroundthewoods.com
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For any one new to this group, please read Darrell's site regarding his use
of hot glue. It is NOT the usual craft type glue gun he uses. That will not
give you a good hold when you start turning (don't ask how I know, I just
do). His procedure calls for a stove or hot plate, etc., and a container to
heat the glue in. It must be much hotter than glue gun temp for it to work.

Ken Moon
Webberville, TX