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When I used a similar tool I made my own tips from HSS from Fleabay.

Hollow form for me, to interesting a peice for simpl bowls.

Worth asking a local pig farmer, they usually have odd sheets for repairs and from damaged arcs a few beer tokens will assist.

It may depend on what you inteded use is - table, free hand etc. I have a Bosch and cant fault it. But as said you will get many recomendations. Some good deals can be had second hand as sometimes they are too big for people to use or control.

I use the Lidl / Aldi electric chainsaw sharpener on all my chainsaws, one you know the angle and pitch should be adoddle to replicate. Try www.chainsawbars.co.uk/‎ for advice ?

I used a seperator type bin lid on top of a 200 litre plastic tank as I was unable to find a 4" cyclone reasonably priced, I think the bin lid was about £20. Since fitting it I have not yet had to empty the extractor bag as all the large debis goes into the bin. Works far better than O though...

I call on a local fabrication shop, struck up a rapport with the boss and now raid the skip at will. I always throw a tenner into their "bun Fund" though.

Find someone local with a table saw and buy them a beer - After they have done the cutting for you.

One of these on Ebay in Norwich at the moment for £150 or offer?

Dont forget something to sharpen them with, I use a slow speed Creusen grinder with white wheels and a sorby jig, fast repeatable grinds in seconds then back to the lathe.

inca-bandsaw-t43150-165.html Any help.

I turned some odds and ends in nylon and acetal when I made my Vacuum chuck system, I found carbide tools nice to use on it, and a negative rake scraper can be handy to if it is very hard. http://www.awgb.co.uk/awgbforum/index.p ... l#msg44455

I only use an air cap, forced air keeps visor clear and plenty of room for specs oh and a beard........

https://arbtalk.co.uk/ for good advice and guidance.

Nice to see a young person getting hands on.

Plenty of racing spiders in my workshop, I usually give them a blast with the compressor gun to shift them out the door.

Another vote for the JSP now on my second one and would recommend to anyone.

Very much depends on your abilities, preferences and budget. I use the Lyle JAMIESON system, easy to use just a finger to control, I have used many other tools and systems over the years and have found this the best by far. Perhaps a visit to your local club or group I am sure there will be as...

Simple project for someone who has a Mig or Tig welder

Depends on what you want to turn, you could part turn and leave to dry in shavings and a paper bag. If you leave them as they are they just will not dry, boards take around 1 year per inch of thickness to dry. I would cut into bowl blanks, seal with wax or similar and leave a year or two, they...