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Good morning Pete and t.m, Thank you both for your comments, Pete as I don't frequently turn finials I was quite pleased that it developed as well as it did but by the time I had finished it, it did seem too large and thats why it is not glued in and advice is sort. But fear not as it has gone...

Hi Steve, You lucky B.......r! Nice machine that will bring you hours of enjoyment. Trust you haven't ended up with lumps behind your ears!!! You will be expected to show some serious turning now mate. Best regards, Ian

Hi Loz, Yes I can understand where you are coming from with likes and dislikes, we all go through that, how often especially when you were young and went in and art gallery or similar and would not have given half of what you saw house room. Thank god we are all different!! Regards, Ian

Hi Loz, Thanks for the comments and I think I will be turning a new finial tomorrow and keeping this one for a future project. Sorry you don't like the shape of the box. Regards, Ian

Hi Chas and Ali, All points noted Chas I will turn another tomorrow and resubmit. Thanks Ali for the comments I think I will keep this finial for another project and turn a new one tomorrow following received advice. Regards, Ian

Hi Paul, I was busy typing when you replied. Thanks for the comments i will be returning the finial tomorrow. Regards, Ian

Hi Dalboy, Yes I am inclined to agree with you about the size and fortunately it is not glued in place as yet so i can change it. I am not a regular turner of finials so thats why I have asked for opinions and yes the tulip wood has got a super grain and colour. Regards, Ian

Hi All, I have been turning the pink tulip wood box with a finial of African blackwood. I would appreciate constructive comments and criticism regarding the finial with reference to the style, size etc. Thank you in anticipation, Regards, Ian

Hi John, What a superb finish to a great looking pen. If it makes it easier to obtain for anyone wanting to source the Pic Guard material it is known as Traffolyte and is used by engravers to produce labels by cutting through the top layer of white to produce the letters with the black centre...

Hi Ali, I have just installed a heavy milling machine in the workshop and the floor concrete mix we used was 3 sand, 2 gravel, 1 cement which is very similar to the premix ballast recommended by Doug. I recon you will be fixing the stand down to the concrete floor so you might consider an...

Hi Peter, Thats a really nice bowl to start with, welcome to the forum. Lets see lots more projects and pictures. Well done Regards, Ian

Hi George, I admire the overall appearance of all the pieces but especially the pyrography work on the oak. Regards, Ian

Hi Malcolm, Good weekends work there and a nice result! Like many other comments I think the spalted beach bowl would have looked better with a thinner edge but I still like the overall appearance. Best regards, Ian

Well done Rich! It just goes to prove what young people can achieve without the need of computers, its so good to see good craft skills being passed on. My daughters tell me at their school there is a Union Graduate which is locked off and notices fixed stating it is not to be used. There's...

Hi Paul, What a nice piece of machinery: I can't think of a better reason to GET WELL SOON! Some serious turning in the near future for sure! Ian

Hi All, I'm up for it, please count me in Regards, Ian

Hi George, This size of picture is much better and shows all the detail without going backwards and forwards to photobucket. I enjoyed viewing your box making technique and have been looking on the tool post site at the various polishes. I wonder if I might ask you to clarify which one you...

Hi There RT, Thats not a bad looking bowl for twenty minutes work and some where for him to put his cash in on the bedside table possibly or maybe??? Best ask him!! Well done keep up the good work, Regards, Ian

Hi Colin, What a magnificent pen, the burr looks like velvet!! Well done. Regards, Ian

Hi Steve and Richard, Well after your earlier nervous sounding posts waiting for your session I bet you are really pleased with the outcome Steve and the photographs prove you have learnt a great deal! Likewise Steve's report on your tuition must be very rewarding and good luck with your tuition...