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I used to use a Veritas Scraper Burnisher on my smaller tools. Perhaps that's because I haven't the wrist strength or the right technique to be completely successful with the larger ones. The point is somewhat moot since I started grinding a negative rake on my scrapers which are much easier to...

I did just that back in the 80s & the tap sheared off. It was only about 15 years old at the time. Thames Water eventually renewed them all.

Self seeded tomato plant Mistook these pears for leaves

Brilliant. I had something similar but found it too long winded to set up & take down just to finish one bowl & as I'm not a production turner I would only ever have a maximum of three unfinished bowls at any time. Much quicker & easier to use a wooden friction drive, held in the chuck with a...

I can rough out & plane one handed with a skew & I'll sometimes do it to show a beginner that a relaxed stance, a light grip & light downward pressure are all that is needed.

If shellac is the same as shellac sanding sealer then it's available from most wood turning suppliers. Terry Smart from Chestnut products categorically states that there is no need to thin shellac sanding sealer - & that his sales do not increase because it's used as sold. Wood turners use three...

Every pro demonstrator at our club has warned us to be wary of using gunwash/reclaimed spirits to thin the finish medium as it causes a multitude of problems. It's fine for cleaning but not for use as a thinner. To my mind a hobbyist is going to use thinners by the pint rather than by the gallon...

If you want to add an extra stem or tool rest the matching thread size is M12 x 1.25.

Yes. You'll need face protection & a respirator. Start with a slow speed until all the loose stuff has gone. The forum has a wood turning & lathe section which probably would be a better place to ask.

Thanks bilspe & The Tiddles.

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