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Phil. I like your set up. When I wired mine in due to logistics I put a mains switch on the wall at the head stock end. I'll send you a foto to show it. Probably would have been a better idea at the other end but hey, hindsight! I do have a saint watching proceedings! 😇😇😇

Ok. The off switch is right in-line with the head stock which probably isn't the safest place. I like the idea of those lathes with a movable switch but didn't think too much about that when I bought it. Could probably change this. Cheers

Not too sure! Feels like fast, faster, super rapid and then insane! Can't quite get my head round the various speeds but I generally turn and sand on the slowest. Sometimes take it to the 2nd speed but not too often. The 3rd &4th one's are shifting big time. Don't have much room to manoeuvre...

Ok. I've had a rethink. Probably not the best idea as people have mentioned the speed can be an issue and I don't have any control over that. Coupled with the fact that it's way out of balance on the circumference and the thickness. Only so much you can achieve with a chainsaw when it starts to...

Phil, I've gone down the VFD route with no success. A sparky fitted 2 different ones and kept tripping out. He thinks maybe the motor wasn't suitable for them. Said it might have been the age of the motor? But yes. Ideally that would be the go. I wanted to slow it down for boring holes. Feels a...

I don't really. Just have the pulley system with 4 speeds but the slowest seems pretty quick. Replied to Stig and as the chuck weighs 10kg I guess the weight won't be an issue, but the speed might. Cheers

Yes, 4 kg. The chuck is 10kg. I just remove the fp from the chuck. It's a heavy ol beast the lathe. Weighs over 200kg. Got it 2nd hand but was advised to get a heavy one so they don't wobble when turning bowls. Bit too big for micro wave but a couple of smaller bowls I've made haven't cracked...

Morning. I've just cut up a sizable piece of chestnut with the 'hope' of making a shallow bowl/plate/platter for the other half as she's got a birthday soon. The diameter is 400mm/16" & 80mm/3 1/4" thick. It weighs in at 12kgs with face plate attached or 8kgs alone. My lathe is 1 hp and will...

Pete, I'm living in Portugal and purchased a 2nd hand lathe here. Bought a half decent set of gouges new and pretty much self taught. Did my 1st bowl at school some 40 odd years back and the seed was sown. It's a real blast turning bowls for sure. Haven't really looked at you tube too much but...

Ok. Here's the latest news! I viewed the mentioned bandsaw under the impression that it was 'working'. So fronted with a couple of half cut trunks and some off-cuts to see how it handled things. 'Working' took on a different meaning from what I had in mind. Plugged it in and sure enough the...

Tom, many thanks for the advice. Oddly enough the fence is missing and the guide rail that it would have been fixed to. I did notice that the thread on the tensioning bolt looked pretty worn! So might have to take a closer look at that. I've yet to see it working but hopefullytomorrow will see...

Hello. Was curious to know what you make of the bandsaw? I've viewed it, slightly battered and the 1994 year of manufacturing with 3 phase motor. Hopefully see it working today. I live in Portugal and not the range/price offerings as the UK unfortunately. Asking price is €250. Cheers Shan

Cheers. Just now need to design a logo or stamp. Been playing around with a few idea's but nothing quite suitable yet. But good to know where I can get something made. Regards Shan

The bowl looks great, well done. I like the touch on the base. Did you make up a stamp with the initials on yourself? Then burn it into the wood? Smart idea. 🖒🖒🖒

That looks really nice. I must try some sycamore but haven't come across any here. I like the light colour. Well done.

Cheers Stig. The wax is hard hence why I mix it with oil(s) but can give it a shot. Do you wait for it to dry before polishing it? Does it help to do it on the lathe or is a hand polish just as effective? I've tried both methods but haven't noticed too much difference. Ideally want to use food...

Thanks. Is Danish oil foodsafe? Ideally using oils that are but haven't come across Danish oil here (Portugal). The wax is hard hence why I mixed it with oil so don't think that it'll be easy to apply. Regards

I've made a mix of beeswax and linseed oil and another mix of mineral oil and beeswax. I haven't tried the oil first method as appears most people make up a mix, but could try it I guess. The linseed oil alone gives a dull finish hence why I've mixed it with wax.

Playing around with a bit of chestnut. Finished with beeswax and oil but seems to have lost its shine. Might need a 2nd coat?

CoolNik, the post has generated a load of responses on the forum, I'm dying to know the outcome?