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Why in whoever's name would you advise an invasive species as a solution to a problem???????

I have the Twister 180 which I got from Simon Hope and can highly recommend it, and his services. I cannot comment on the other lathes you mention but if you want the spec for the Twister let me know and I can send it to you as PDF.

As previously suggested honeysuckle but that dies back in winter, or try ivy. It's evergreen and will climb and bind. Mix with honeysuckle or virginia creeper for summer colour?

I thought this was a joke thread!

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So the chap next door said "I have some timbers from my Victorian house and the wood is like nothing you can buy these days. It's 160 years old and good as the day it was installed. Can you use a lump for anything?" So I thought what can you make with a bit of 4 x 2? It smelt delightful...

Hi I would like to take it off your hands if I may. PM on it's way.

Another multi-axis effort but with a twist.

Richard I have a supernova chuck the size you are looking for. I can throw in some 50mm jaws as well. Send me a PM if you are interested.

With a pencil?

I've been everywhere man. Johnny Cash?

You are not alone!

??? Is it me?

Plenty of vids on YT re turning it. Just look up "madrone wood"

Yes it is known as a strawberry tree - Phil has the correct species shown - I was given some by my friendly tree surgeon to try. From memory it was lovely wood to turn but very prone to crack like most fruit tree woods.

A friend said can you make a tea caddy with the escher style tumbling block lid?

I just had a go at multi-axis turning. Quite pleased with the shape.

When did you last use a wooden spoon which had a finish on it and when did you last sterilise one? Unfinished beech is safe and has been used since time immemorial.

Personally, for a baby rattle I would use beech and no finish - it shouldn't need it, and a baby is going to suck and chew it anyway.

If you are going to turn the willow green then put your souwester on - you will get very wet, and everything along the line of fire!