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Thanks, Richard.

Hi Guys, I need some advice. I’ve just turned a platter from Padauk. I had a bit of a problem with it due to its wild grain. Anyway, I got it something like, sanded it to 400, and then made my mistake. I omitted to apply sanding sealer (don’t ask me why, i’ve no idea) before I used True Grit on...

Thanks, guys. Some useful advice. D

Great stuff, guys. Thanks D.

Thanks, guys. Richard, where did you get the discs?

Hi Guys, What’s the best (easiest, most economic) way of signing your work ? i’ve tried stickers (they fall off), Sharpie type pens ( they bleed), pyrography ( not too good for small pieces), and getting bespoke metal discs made is expensive, and are not much use on spindle work. Any ideas? D.

Stig, I looked like Michelin man, but was still frozen to the marrow. Mind you, it was -8.C.

Some great stuff on here. I have but one question. How are you managing to work in the current weather? I went in my workshop 3 weeks ago, and, due to the cold, lasted 30 minutes before retreating to my warm house!!!!

Welcome on board. Prepare to spend money, but have lots of fun. D.

Thanks guys. I wondered if it might make a vase or some such, maybe a couple of boxes. I’ll gird my loins and give it a go.

I have been given a section of Monkey Puzzle tree trunk. It is very dry. I have never turned this wood before, but some turner friends tell me that it is difficult stuff to turn, particularly in respect to the heartwood. Any advice, please.

Glad your set is ok. I bought a set of jaws from Rutlands some time ago which were said to fit Record Power chucks. Out of the 8, only 3 actually fitted without drilling out for the screws. They no longer sell these sets. I’ve been wary ever since.

Cheers, Scooby

Where do you get the fur? D.

Colwin Way inspired bird watching friends’ Christmas present.

Your work is excellent. If you’re still a novice, you will achieve great things when you are more experienced. D.

Hi Adam This thread is an old one (Sept. 2020). Best wishes and welcome to our forum.

Adam, Great work . Where do you get all your fancy woods? D

Brilliant, Pat. Stunning work. Did you carve the ‘drip tray’ to get the undulations?

Peter Put a picture of it on the ‘ last thing you turned’, on this forum. I’m sure fellow turners will be interested. D