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Have you thought about making pens? They are quite simple - I’ve made a few and really enjoy using them. Loads of examples on line google will help.

Happy Xmas to all turners out there! Simon

Hello and happy Xmas all. My SS made me this fantastic shoulder plane. Superb workmanship and such a wonderful thing. Gob smacked! Huge thanks to SS, to Phil for organisation and all at ukworkshop for making this the wonderful place it is. Simon.

As Chas said, given there only a handful of mm difference an inset solution won’t work so you’re looking at a extension. In your position, i think I’d be minded to sell the chuck and buy another with correct thread. The ax’y stuff holds its value so me even work out cheaper than commissioning...

Other powered options are a Rotary Chisel (but only available from US oem), fine grit saburr or I’ve just bought the orbicut and am having fun experimenting with that. Saburr rotary chisel Orbicut Simon

Good prompt. Thanks Paul.

Perfect for re-gifting then!

Whilst browsing for lathe for a friend I came across this little vicmarc 100. Perfect second lathe for smaller items and also 1st lathe for my lad. Very happy lad! Simon

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R’cd mine. Under tree waiting for big day now. Not that I’m excited but quick feel suggests I’ve got a number 4 (nope, not a plane but a chicken sweet n sour as packed in plastic take away box to defeat pre xmas guessing - cruel!) Thanks SS Simon

I’ve tried loads - Rolly Munro tool is excellent. Not cheap but having bought / sold quite a few it wins hands down.

Mark, Not sure if you’re full now, but would you consider a total beginner on this day or would your 1/6th focus (nerves) not take it (asking for a friend, honest!)

Hi, As title, anyone know where I can get a smock for my 8 yr old? Thanks Simon

My lathe has reverse fitted as standard. Never used it! Simon

Good to see folks signing up but still room for more! Phil - when were you planning to do the draw? BRgds Simon

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Prizes, Not sure what your main interests are (these is space to put this in you profile for just this type of reason) but the following worth a look from my perspective as mainly a turner: Turning tools - Carter & Sons used to be bit cheaper stateside (although are available in UK from...

Looks great and fantastic they took the time to show you round - thanks for posting also.

Many thanks for the comments and constructive thoughts. Building on a couple of your points.... Thanks for honesty - as I said, I wan’t sure on this one but wanted to try something different (even if it is to know it is wrong rather than be ever wondering!) Maybe my poor photography here...

Folks, Output from the b/h weekend. Simple hollow form in rippled ash. Coloured with chestnut sprit stains, gloss cel lacquer finish and burnished to deep shine. I tried something different with this one, added 1/8” plain timber base post colouring to give the piece some ‘lift’ when placed...