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I'm starting to think about replacing my Record/Coronet No0 with something else, and had been looking at the Record CL1-VS, but then found the FOX F46-719 Lathe & FX4000 Chuck for nearly £300 less. I know the Record has electronic variable speed and the Fox has a lever operated belt change, but...

Thanks guys :) I doubt I'll be turning that piece Brian - I have enough trouble keeping tools sharp without making things more difficult!!

When I bought my Record lathe second hand I was given around 20 bits of timber with it for spindle turning. Unfortunately the guy that sold it to me couldn't remember what it was... The pic below shows two different bits, with the bit on the right definitely being more yellow than that on the...

You're a star cornucopia - thank you very much :D

Hi guys. I have an older model Record lathe (blue paint) badged as Record, but with Coronet and No. 0 also embossed on it. I bought it secondhand and have started to learn on it by turning some practice pieces, but also slimline pens. I find the toolrest to be just too long when the pen...

Thanks guys. I've just ordered some pen kits from the guy on ebay from the Turners Workshop, so I should be swamped with the things soon!

So, having read a number of posts on these forums about pen turning, bought a pen turning kit and turned my first pen on Saturday (up to 10 now!) I'm starting to think about where to get supplies. I managed to wreck a pair of brass inserts using medium CA instead of the thicker slower setting...

Got the books, and good reading they are too! Thanks Blister :)

I'll take this book if it's still available please: 1st one , Basic box making , 151 pages I've also said I'll have one of your pen turning books Blister. If you PM me the details on how to pay for both books I'll send the money.

I'll take the second edition version of The pen turners work book , 125 pages £10 posted please if it's still available :D (I have the other book)

Thanks for all the replies guys - some useful info there. I think the general opinion seems to be it's possible to use it but not ideal. I was digging in the garage last night and found a piece of Beech that I also got from Paul at the same time. I'd have to split it somehow (I only have a...

Yup - got it off Paul, a very helpful guy :) I can't complain about the jewellery as my main hobby is diving and that IS expensive, but you're right it's a vault...to match the other (looks around and counts) 4 that I can see from where I'm sitting!! I'd appreciate some help and advice with...

Hi Aiden, It's only an odd choice as I have 3 pieces of lime in the garage bought for another project that isn't going to happen now! I bought the lime from http://www.woodbypost.fsnet.co.uk/index.htm about 18 months ago. They're each slightly different in length, but roughly 40mm x 160mm x...

Hi all, This probably just demonstrates my complete beginner status, but I was wondering if I can use lime wood to make sides and back for drawers? I've a really nice piece of oak that I want to use to make my wife a jewellery cabinet, but not enough to do drawer sides/backs too. I've more...

I just picked up a Stanley No5 for £18 and a No4 for £12 at a local second-hand shop - both of the older pattern (the ones I remember from school in the 70's). The No5 needed a little fettling, but was in good condition overall. The No4 was still in it's original box, and both plane and box...

Thanks Dod. I have to confess to getting cold feet when I otalled up the cost of buying everything and ended up not going to Yandles in the end :oops: It's definitely something I want to do, but I just need to get over the psychological pain of the initial cost first :roll: I've waited 25...

Thanks Andrew. I did consider the Axminster range, but I kinda like Record. Maybe some psychosomatic imprint memory of the brand of the machines I used at school. The power of advertising! I phoned Yandles today and they have everything in stock, so I'm off there tomorrow for a look :D I may...

Hi all, I've decided to purchase a woodlathe, but am getting a little bogged down in the bewildering range and attachments. I thought I'd outline here my requirements and one of the offers I've seen and see if someone can make any suggestions :) I haven't touched a woodlathe since leaving...

Thanks Rob. I actually took a chance, ordered it on Amazon and it arrived on Saturday. I found the section you referred to. Some of the joints pictured there look far too complicated for me to attempt, but I'll certainly make use of the book. Thanks for the info on it :D Dave

Wow! What an interesting site! I've never seen bits of wood as big as those, and that bandsaw blade! Yikes! :shock: