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This (and other threads) make much of quality of bearings. Is there really much difference in the bearings used in lathes > £1k? I can see a debate on plain / roller and std roller vs taper roller but I would think that even with average quality bearings, more difference in overall performance...

Re a chuck, I'd go for an axmister 100mm unit. The range of jaws are second to none and will always be compatible if you buy another / upgrade. Re lathe, I've posted several times re my lack of love for record twin bar lathes, however, many swear by them. There is a very nice CL4 on Ebay a the...

Looking forward to seeing the kitted out and tidy ready to use photos, looks a great space. S

Basic bowl gouge grind, set rest to approx 45 deg, tool in line with wheel and just twist / roll tool to create bevel. Only thing you may wish to do, is grind the heel of the bevel off if your trying deeper bowls. Worry about swept back / other versions later.

This is a good plan I think. I am mainly a turner and have to keep a blade for 'straight / flat' work as I have noticed that because I'm mainly rounding things off before they go on the lathe, the blade does wear preferentially on one side an struggle to cut straight after being wood blank...

Nice shape / form on this last one Chas. Going to start calling you Chas Lucas now I think given your rate of production bowl turning! S

Kev, Just read through above. Saburr products are great for the initial shaping etc but do leave quite a rough finish so expect to have to spend a bit of time on subsequent finishing. Up side is they are very easy to use and pretty much grain direction independent. Arbrtech Power plane (and...

Don't forget the maxi weight is quoted with legs / base and the axi quotes bench top weight only. Cast iron legs add a fair bit although I suspect the maxi will edge this one. S

Good solution - looks great. I had similar issue but went for the top gear clarkson solution - went for the triple motor camvac - more POWER!! \:D/

Just been through exactly the same process with my dad upgrading from a small Jet! Went for the axi in the end and really very pleased with it, wouldn't change now and very happy camper. S

Good tip / suggestion Duncan, I'll give that a go next time. Thanks, Simon

I think the concern is that the once round tenon may (depending on species and how wet), now be very oval. My approach is to hold as well as possible (some light carving may be needed) on oval tenon, true flat surface on rim of bowl, reverse into homemade Cole jaws that I have slots to move...

Worth being aware of the caution on the amazon site generally: The product is not recommended for use with or in the proximity of power tools, industrial equipment, machine tools or for other equipment with powerful motors. The high inrush currents on these devices can cause signal...

That was what I was thinking Paul, I have a triple motor camvac on an oil drum size bin which is noisy, I'd like to get it quiet but for me these things are either noisy or quiet, getting the odd 10 or 20% reduction is really neither hear (sorry!) nor there. S

I also have The Kel McN. system. A great and very flexible system but does have more of a learning curve to it than the more fixed system like woodcut / one way make. As Paul says, they do need a bit of grunt as take approx 4 - 5 mm in a cut continuously and, even if you cut reliefs as you go...

Good tip - thanks bugbear. S

Hi folks. The imperial force has got me again. Looking to fit a handle to side of my snap-on tool chest - it has some threaded holes for the purpose that are almost M6 but not quite. Guess our American friends are still in imperial but any idea of the likely machine screw i will need to...

Glad you're sorted. I was going to suggest a bit of emery cloth on a 15mm dowel would get you close enough but for a fiver for a pucker job your 'golden' as the say! S

Guess you know these will be carbon steel so go easy on the grindstone not to draw the temper. S

Some links would be really appreciated. Thanks Simon