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Wood to metal screws have ears just behind the drill bit head. They drill the wood, clearing out the waste. When the ears hit the metal, they break away and then the screw self taps into the metal...

Segment, open segment and stave calculators here: https://www.woodturnersresource.com/ What type of vessel are you planing on?

I only offered my opinion. I have read more unsubstantiated nonsense from forums on this subject to fill volumes. Understanding the mechanical properties is a first step but as I've already said, there is no actual evidence to prove, what seems to be nothing more than myths. If you are breaking...

Yes and this leads to the inevitably sarcastic comment, "do you put your car on jack stands every night so you take the pressure off the bearings'? If the tool is designed properly, the bearings will not need any addtional type of maintenance. Also, there is material fatigue Fatigue...

I agree, but considering the thread in your link was from 13 years ago and nothing has changed, I'm not sure we're any closer to knowing anything as fact.

I have never released tension on either of my bandsaw's except for blade changes, no bearing issues to date. One saw is a 14" Asian import Delta clone, 20 years, The other is a 5 year old steel frame 17" saw. This is a vanilla, chocolate debate unless and until, someone can supply actual...

As I mentioned earlier, CBN grinding wheels are preferred, they don't wear out. I can honestly say, so far, I've outlasted at least 10 friable wheels with no signs of problem to date. They are less of a consumable than any other sharpening method.

You do what you want, it makes no difference to me. As woodturner, I use the task specific tools that make my work easier. A flat oil stone is a great tool to have for many reasons in a woodworking shop but when it comes to turning tools, it's just not the best tool for the job, it wasn't...

The only time I've see people using oil stones on turning tools, is to de-burr and hone the edge of a skew. One reason that many seem to be missing is that there is no reason to sharpen to a razors edge on an oil stone. The amount of wood that passes over the cutting edge, is many thousands of...

I would also add that many who use the wolverine system, eventually get CBN wheels. CBN wheels keep the same diameter and they also don't need to be dressed. they don't emit sparks and won't crack making them far safer than friable wheels. They can be expensive but for the average turner, they...

I was referring to those who use a grinder with a flat platform and call it freehand. There are very few people that sharpen turning tools on oil stones free hand, even it's "little & often."

I have nothing against platform (freehand) sharpening but as a turner, you are often required to sharpen quite frequently. Using a powered sharpening system is almost a necessity. You are simply exchanging money for time. As to prolonging chisel life, I disagree. A jig with exact repeatable...

In the states, many use a slow speed grinder and The Oneway Wolverine jig

There is a huge difference between turning wood and turning plastic, resin, epoxy and so on. This is not a beginner exercise. If you like the piece you have, seal it and save it for a later date.

I buy thick wall brass tube from McMaster Carr and cut to length

Throw it in the firewood pile. Suspect, unstable wood is not worth the risk most of the time, IMO. This doesn't appear to be an extrodinary specimen that might be worth a safety risk. It stinks but it happens. Going the plastic route is not something I could comment on.

A small block plane and it could be done in less time than it took to read this thread

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Did you ever consider that some here on this forum might have more knowledge and/or experience at turning than you? You're simply being obstinate, while others are trying to raise legitimate safety concerns. Let it go

Figure out what you want to drive with it before anything else. Different tools require different amounts of air flow, CFM. There are plenty of charts online to get an average usage for most tools.