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Hi Chas, I would be inclined to agree with you except that the variable power supply will be a form of switched mode supply and like computer supplies notorious for earth leakage current. Some electrical testing is certainly called for to resolve this problem. Regards Ian.

Hi Sam, The problem you are suffering is almost certainly high earth leakage current due to a sigle to three phase inverter that allows you to vary the speed of the motor. Some inverters are worse than others but in the data sheets the manufacturers all recomend that they are not run off an RCD...

Hi Paul, Thank you for that information, most useful i must have a go. Pete I picked two lots of four up at different carboot sales for £10 and £7. Check out any local bowls clubs that could produce a result. Regards, Ian

Hi Paul, Nice pair of mallets and I reckon that Chas's comments re using them will be better than a trip to the gym. I have a few bowls myself and i wonder if you would tell me have you drilled them on a pillar drill first or have you some how held them and drilled them on the lathe? I would...

Hi Johnny, Thanks very much, its now time to think of the next piece. Regards, Ian

Hi Lee, Thank you for your comments they are much appreciated. The bowl part was cut with a sharp gouge and carefully sanded to 400 grit ensuring not to round the edge at all Once all the dust had been removed carefully with a cloth and a brush the whole top (Bowl and Rim) were sprayed with...

Hi Pete, Nice collection of bangles Pete. I have just nipped through to my Daughters bedroom and measured the ones i did for them and they are 65mm which ties in with Chas and yourself. I like the yew ones. Regards, Ian

Hi Mike/Mike and Paul, Thank you for your replys and I am very pleased with the result, my next problem is where to keep it in the house as space at low level is short. Never mind I will have to think of the next project and keep the momentum up. Regards, Ian

Hi Guys, Thank you for your comments and yes Chas a serious cliff to climb!! Regards, Ian

Hi All, Just a final post on my Pedestal Bowl, in tonights competition against six other entries all of which were most acceptable and a credit to their creators I am very pleased to say mine came in first place. Makes it all worth while! Regards, Ian

Hi Pete, What next an industrial crochet hook eh!! Very nice piece of work Pete i just had a look at it close up, that some size alright and a further expansion to your craft range. Regards, Ian

Hi Ian, Welcome to the forum and please post plenty of pictures as we all love to see them. Enjoy your increased turning time. Regards, Ian

Hi Steve, Thats a good piece of work and i like the style of the pattern, it made me think of a leopard print. The finial looks good to me but i am no expert on creating finials and mine are usually more industrial. So its a thumbs up from for shape of form, pattern and finial. Regards, Ian

Hi Kym, I'm pleased you like the decoration, its always difficult to know how much to add and leave out but i am pleased with the result and believe i have the right amount. Regards Ian Hi Johnny, Yes the family are impressed and i believe my time with Nick was very inspiring and well spent...

Hi Steve, Sorry no WIP on this bowl but a breakdown is to establish as near as a blemish free surface then seal with acrylic SS. Next spray with acrylic matt black and cut surface back with 0000 wire wool and further layers of matt black until a fine finish is achieved. Lines are drawn on with...

Hi Steve, Pete and Chas, Coloured turned pieces are always subject to those who like the variation of finish and those who believe wood must have the grain showing. Its each to his or her own and I appreciate your comments. Yes you can see the camp that has influenced my efforts and i am...

Hi All, As a result of my days session with Nick Arnull and as a variation to the bowl produced with Nick I have produced this pedestal bowl for the club competition next week. I trust the pictures are ok , your comments are welcome. Regards, Ian

Hi Johnny, I knew you would find the walnut a pleasure to turn, it certainly does cut and finish well. As far as the elm is concerned I have ideas in my head but thats as far as they have gone so far. I have been busy with production work on the engineering side and been away a couple of...

Hi Johnny, Now I do like that and I think the wiggly lines look great random other wise you have to be extra careful to be very precise with the division. Its a very nice interpretation on the theme of bowls. I trust you found it to turn well. Not been on the wood lathe yet as I have been busy...

Hi Johnny, Thats a nice result on that piece of mahogany and I can see where you are coming from with the cosmos dimension. Good pleasing result!! Get some practice in for the walnut. Regards, Ian