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prong chuck and steadied it with a live center. Since most of my finials end in a point, I finished the turning portion of the project by parting it off at the tailstock. Then I sanded and applied the finish. Lastly, I parted off the headstock end and removed

The stop switch is big enough, but it's inaccessible from where the operator is standing. Hopefully this was just an oversight.

Bob Wild Redington Shores, Florida

the remaining nib with a knife. Where the nib once was ended up serving as a guide for where to drill for the screw eye.

All that having been said, I enjoy reading Betty's articles. She always has ideas that I want to run to my lathe and duplicate.

Barry Saltsberg Plainview, New York

Can't Reach Stop Switch

Love your magazine; it's most helpful. You should have received comments about the cover photo for December 2007. The operator could be in deep trouble if he has to shut down the router.

Editor Responds: Nice catch, Bob! The good news is, the switch can be mounted on either side of the cabinet — depending on the builder's needs and tendencies.

Cool Cone-shaped Chest

Let me say that I also thought that cone-shaped chest from your August issue was cool. Just as I would never try to replicate many other works of art, I would never attempt to make that cone-shaped chest. But that takes nothing away from its coolness!

Dan Thompson San Jose, California

Safety First: Learning how to operate power and hand tools is essential for developing safe woodworking practices. For purposes of clarity, necessary guards have been removed from equipment shown in our magazine. We in no way recommend using this equipment without safety guards and urge readers to strictly follow manufacturers' instructions and

safety precautions.

(Circle No. 40 on PRODUCT INFORMATION form)

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