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Hi Greggy, I am intrigued and looking forward to see the pictures. Well done, Regards Ian

Hi All, Just read this thread and I too have a Versa chuck on the bowl lathe, I bought it new and have one set of jaw carriers that take the jaws that come with the chuck and also take the Axminster jaws and have picked further sets of them up off ebay. Another set of carriers has a set of...

Thank you for you comments George and I am pleased with the response I have received. I suffer with arthritis as do many of my friends and relatives and when I made some pens before the one that were snapped up were the more bulbus ones because of the easier grip afforded by that shape. I will...

Hi Oakbear, If you are still having problems getting the face plate off you could bolt on a suitable length of hard wood so that it protrudes far enough to either reach the bench that the lathe is fixed to or the lathe bed. Then with the power disconnected so long as you can get hold of the...

Hi JT, Thats a nice piece of work and as said before looks full of eastern promiss! Certainly a fine example from your workshop, well done. Regards, Ian

Hi Fellas, Thank you for the comments on the pendants and I do agree Pete that leather would be ideal but I think the nylon cord is a good substitute that is readily available in various colours. Steve I don't know if there is an instructional video available but a mate of mine is calling in...

Hi Alun, Thats a very fine clock for a retirement gift, it certainly beats an imitation brass plastic job that glitters is is far away as possible from Gold! Thats quite unique and something for you to be proud of and for the recipient to have on their mantlepiece. Well done, Regards, Ian

Hi fellas, Thank you for your comments the pendants are my first ones of this type and have turned out quite well. Regards, Ian

Hi Pete, Just seen your winning goblet and what a superb example well done. Over the past couple of years I have entered many of the club competitions and the best result so far is a second place. I never fail to be amazed at the quality and ingenuity of my fellow members and mentors but if we...

Hi all, I've been busy in the workshop again and here are a couple of pictures for you to look at, firstly "Something for the Ladies" and secondly five pens L to R Snakewood, Kingwood, 2x Cocobolo and Kingwood. I look forward to your comments/critique. The timbers are Pink Tulip Wood and...

Hi Tom, I'm inclined to agree with you regarding the price of Creative Woodturner but pray tell where abouts do you find google sketchup? I'd be pleased to know so I can have a look. Regards, Ian

Good morning Wizer, Please put me down for a badge and PM me with an address and I will put a cheque in the post to you. Many thanks, Ian

Hi Mark, To say thats the first piece of work of your lathe it cant be bad. Keep the momentum up and join the gang on the slippery slope to many good pieces and a few pieces of ornamental fire wood. Regards, Ian

Nice bowl Eugene keep turning them out, Regards Ian

Hi Steve, Well done, a good first attempt and at least you did not get down far enough to get the dreaded silver turnings. As all have said it is a tough form to start turning. Looking forward to the next bowl! Regards, Ian

Hi Graham, Keep a lookout for a Viceroy bowl turner, I picked mine up for £175 on ebay and have seen others fetch around that sort of price. They are very well made and possibly underrated, I have been very satisfied with the performance. Take a look at them on www.lathes.co.uk and see what...

Hi Colin, Thank you for the source info on the pencil, I rather thought I hadn't seen one like it. I intend to make some pens this week and will show the results after the event. Regards, Ian

Hi Mike, Two nice pieces there and something to be proud to put on show. Regards Ian

Hi Colin, What a phenomenal colour and texture. I have never seen that type of pencil before where do you buy your pen or pencil kits? I have only ever made the slimline pens. Well done, Regards, Ian

Hi Colin, Really nice finish it's hard to believe it's 4000 years old! Well made, Ian