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Hi guys Quick question.... i'm in the process of making a salt n pepper shaker set... but not using a kit (hammer) Have just made the first one and am just wondering what size i should drill the holes in the top... any ideas..? :? As we dont have one i can check with (we use a...

Thems the ones.... (homer) I had the same problem with finding them on their new website.... so had to resort to ringing up... :? N

oooohh..... 'pat pending' then..? :wink: I've got 30 years experience of various resins and i can tell you i'm well curious.....!! =P~ Nick

Hi Jen I've got the Jet 1220... the next up from you. I've got the patriot chuck and it's brill. But i also invested in one of these... http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-ke ... rod807388/ It comes with 4 sets of jaws so should do everything you'll 'chuck' at it..... (ged-it :D ) Nick

Hey Mr Mangler..... Yes they're glued in and my choice is superglue. I find its best to seal the wood after making sure you have a nice snug fit, and then buff the sealer. I'm no expert on just how ca works but have found that on bare wood it tends to just soak into the wood and leave a far...

Boysie, i get them from Turners Retreat (they seem to be the best prices... unless anyone knows different...) They come in 3 sizes, 20mm 30mm and 40mm (all approx btw), and i've used each size in the boxs posted. Depending on what it is you're making i find them a great alternative to...

I'm not normally a fan of 'hollow forms' but that is absolutely beautiful..... =D> =D> Ditto Londoner.... what resin is it..? I'm also curious as to how the two materials react when sanding and polishing i.e. one is bound to be harder than the other and the softer one would (you'd...

Hi guys, this is what i've been busy twizzeling this weekend...... (hammer) (hammer) A nice little box out of Zebrano... A little box out of yew... A 'tooth pick' box out of a piece of the burr oak that i was lucky enough to win in the recent pen competition...

Hi all..... Does anyone have a set of the Sorby Micro Tool System...?? if so how do you rate them..? Or can anyone point me in the direction of some reviews to read/watch on the same..? Any views or comments welcomed..... Nick

Hey Alli (Dave...), seriously, none taken, i read it as it was meant... :D Cambournepete.... as for height, i think the pic must be very deceptive as (give-or-take 3mm) they are both the same height I'm taking them into work with me today to gauge opinion from co workers, but got to be...

Not had the chance to play with Laburnum..... yet :( Holly is nice, so's yew, oh and apple.... maybe a 'top 5' is called for :lol: Nick

Thanks for your comments guys.... Alli... no, the rings are just pinched from my missus just for the pic. And no flash used either... just daylight from behind me thru dining room/patio doors doors. Henton.... why isnt it heart shaped..? because i didnt think of it.. #-o think...

Hi all..... A young(ish) lady at work is getting married in a few weeks time, so i thought as a present i'd make a ring box to be used on the day. I'm hoping that maybe the 2 rings will fit quite comfortably, and that the little paige boy/ring bearer wont struggle with the lid as i've made...

Brilliant idea..!! never even crossed my mind to use something like this... #-o I've just made 3 little ring box's, one of which will be given as a gift for a young lady at work who's getting married in the next few weeks, and at the mo i'm looking to get/make some sort of insert to hold...

Hi all Ditto Melinda..... as Forest say's ".... is like a box of chocolates.." Other than that i think my favorite is Crack Willow.... lovely toffee colour that's nice to turn and takes a good finish too. Nick

Dave (?) I've now got the Jet 1220VS which i think is a similar 'size' to your setup. I've also got the Patriot... came with a 1" x 16tpi as standard, plus an adapter (still in the box somewhere...). Came with standard jaws and as yet i've had no need to buy any further jaws or accessories...

Chris.... I had one of these as my first 'starter' lathe, and very good it was too. I had a similar thing happen to me after approx 8 - 10 months i think it was. I didn't tighten any nut or what ever... i recall i took the pulley/motor shroud off, gave the insides a damn good hoover and...

boysie.... have you sourced your birdies yet..? If not, try Turners Retreat.... page 40 of their catalogue (sorry cant offer a link cos i cant 'find' them on their new website...) Anyway.... 1" red bird (pack of 2) £2.99 5/8" coloured bird pack (pack of 6) £4.70 Hope this helps...

Neil... before i give my guess, is it a true colour or has it darkened with whatever you've used to finish it with..? Nick

Very nice Nev.... i'm sure he was very pleased =D> =D> =D> Nick