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Or if you don't have one of them, try putting a small washer over the tip of the live centre - limit s how much the tip will wedge the two apart and the washer then just applies an axial push. S

Go for it!

Say what you will about our friends overseas, it is always better to learn from someone else's mistakes than go to all the effort of making your own! https://youtu.be/u7sRrC2Jpp4 Simon

Sorry, n odirect answer but related question. Are there any issues with these type of tool rests coming lose during use? They look like a nice idea but I've always stayed clear for that reason (or can you only use one side of the rest for anything other than very light cuts?) Simon

I've got some good stuff at interesting timbers in wells before (www.interestingtimbers.co.uk) Simon

Folks, Any news on this year's SS. Adidat, are you in the chair Sir? Simon

This does not sound right. When is it a lose fit, on initial threading or when the register engages with the machined counterbore in the chuck? If the latter, do you have means of accurately measuring the two diameters? S

Folks, Not sure if your aware of these so I thought I'd share / post. https://vimeo.com/woodturning Some good stuff, even if the delivery is quite slow / deliberate imho [-X Happy watching ............ Simon

Hi, I was about to post asking if someone would step forward this year as I'm about to disappear to Canada for 5 wks so will be out of immediate touch so thank for the post. Simon PS - count me in again and feel free to plagiarise as many of my posts to make org easy! Last year we had a...

I use an oil filled rad but do have reasonable insulation / double glazed windows etc. For a quick burst of heat I also have one of the halogen heaters that BnQ et al seem to always have on special this time of year. I find them a bit more directional so they warm me rather than the general...

Looks bang on link mulberry to me also. Hollow form / possibly gentle use of graded spirt stain could be stunning? S

As above, when we get too many to deal with we can start rationing participation, but I would support the more the merrier for now as after all, a crowd attracts a crowd (hopefully!) Simon

Very nice job. (I quite like the beads an nothing a quick annual mot in the shop with an air line won't solve!)

If you done get the contact you need here, For 'professional' partners try here: http://registerofprofessionalturners.co.uk/ For amateurs, try through local clubs as listed here: http://www.awgb.co.uk/ Best of luck, Simon

Hi, You could give Mary a bell. Lovely lady and great turner. http://www.maryashton-woodturner.co.uk/page2.html Simon

I'd go down this route it it were me and also mention the 'help / advice' :roll: you got from the distributor (who was it by the way). BRgds Simon

Ah, a very sensible and wise approach. (I was hoping for a great story of daring-do and battle against uneven odds with good eventually defeating adversity, maybe next time!) BRgds Simon.

I can't add to the electrik pixies debate but this caught my eye - care to expand Chas?!?!? What sort of catch do you need to wipe out an invertor? :shock:

Hi folks, Quick bit of advice if possible please. We have a shower with the white ceiling above slopping at 45deg as built into roof and prob less than 2 feet between top of shower and lowest part of roof with the result it does get steam condensing on it and over time a black mildew like...

Great video. I really enjoy watching Frank's projects and some of his filming / production is at the leading edge on YouTube in the 'craft' arena certainly. Simon