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I have option 1 on my VB36, works a treat and accurate.

This has got me thinking as I need a longer auger to use on the VB36, any thoughts on extending a standard auger, is welding accurate enough, and what steel to use?

Try Arbtalk https://arbtalk.co.uk/ Look under the milling section and post your requirements, great forum and very helpful.

I am watching this as I to have a vacuum and pressure system, I made several enquiries regarding cactus juice and whilst it appears very effective the costs are quite prohibitive. I have has some success with resins but it is an alchemy quiz to find what one is best. Perhaps a call the Easy...

Just picked up a new Draper Expert blade from Fleabay, delivered for under £20

Sorry should read 4 x 6mm 2 x 10mm 2 x 12mm, majority are fine toothed, too fine for what I need, a couple have had minimal use but are sharp, very sharp. A little surface rust from storage. I have some images pm me an email address and I will send them along to you for perusal......

6 x 6mm 2 x 10mm 2 x 12mm, majority are fine toothed, too fine for what I need, a couple have had minimal use but are sharp, very sharp. A little surface rust from storage. I have some images pm me an email address and I will send them along to you for perusal......

I have around 5 0r 6 93.5" bandsaw blades surplus to requirements all are fine toothed. I will sort out the exact details tonight when I return home. If anyone interested PM me for images as I still struggle to post on here. £6.50 each including UK P@P Stu

Anyone have a contact number for a reputable supplier of scheppach spares please? Inter web not helping at the mo....... (hammer)

I should think any of the modern motors with the correct frame fitting will be suitable, even machine mart sell them now! Check correct keyway and speed etc.

I would get a chip extractor with a good length of hose and place the outlet near whatever I am working on, simple to make a stand and hood, cheap easy and effective for most tasks and to clean the floor when finished. Best of luck,

HSS is the norm carbide has its place and is becoming more fashionable. I have carbide tipped fixed hollowing set up and a couple of tipped gouges. Get the basics right with standard tools as it is the basis for all turning work. Get some time in with an experienced turner, it will save a lot of...

I don't bother with chip extraction during turning, I use dust extraction whilst sanding, more importantly I wear an aircap 3 to protect face and lungs. I have so many chips whilst turning I usually just shovel them up when finished. A HVLP extractor will cover both chip and dust with a hood...

Or a suitable material to fabricate my own?

Anyone got a UK supplier who actually has some in stock 1/2" square.

Got my last lot from Fleabay, good stuff and cheap as chips, if not Turners Retreat used to do a range.

Burr or burl normally turns very nicely as it is a tight curly grain, simple fininsh with oil always looks good and is hard wearing, if you use a screw chuck to mount them on it will also five you a centre for threaded rod to be eopxied in place. nice simple project which will look good. if on...

I bit the bullet 15 years ago and purchased a Creusen, perfect straight out of the box, still going strong and used a lot!! Sometimes its worth spending a little extra to get the quality and reliability.

I didn't get on with a face shield, but am on my second aircap, does everything and very comfortable, great protection for face and lungs.

If you really need to cut round logs use a V shaped support, as said above a new blade and readjust the guides etc to suit will certainly help. Also ensure you have the right size and tooth blade for the job, it is easy to keep using the fitted blade as it is a hassle to change but it is very...