Recent content by Jim Keepes

Thank you all. Leaning toward the Tormek jigs and the Rikon slow speed grinder.

Need some assistance on a sharpenig system. I like the looks of the Tormek TNT-808. Thought I would like to buy their grinder to keep my purchase 'all in the family'. But when you see the Tormek grinder at 8 bills and the Rikon at 2 bills, and even the Wen at $150, it makes me wonder what is the...

What part of Arkansas are you in?

Pine gets a bad rap as a 'plain jane' wood. But when it's right it's right!

Let me know what you think. I've had the lathe about a year and I'm totally hooked now. I needed a hobby that kept me closer to home and this has worked out well for me. The bigger bowl is 11 in and made from Walnut. The smaller Bowl is a crotch that I cut this winter and have no idea what kind...

Not joking here....did you crave BBQ when you cut it? Had some hickory a couple of years back and you could smell it when you cut it!

Never been into one. Started turning a year ago. That's what I thought also. Kinda like a box of chocolates!

A friend texted me this picture today. 14" Hickory. Asks me, "what's it worth?"