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Nice..... 8) well impressed with the Lignum Vitae one.... =D> Nick

LuptonM...... read Benchwayze tag line at the bottom, very apt i thought.... "Free tools are like diseases. You usually get something unpleasant, that you didn't pay for" Listen to what these guys are saying...... either that or let us know how many stitches you end up with when it goes...

Hi guys, posted this in the 'general' section yesterday as i didn't know quite where to put it really, and was hoping for a few more replies :( , or maybe that's it, Maple and oak are the best :D best-wood-for-worktops-t51161.html the lady in question is looking to buy some (new) from...

Hi James I ditto the cordless too...... used the 18v NiMh'd one where i used to work. Was good, but again the batts would drain fairly quickly. I notice that you said you want to cut 1" oak.... you may need an army of batteries...!! I've got the previous model to this one (a bit less...

Hi guys (and gals).... Normally i spend my time in the 'spinny' section, but had a woman at work ask me yesterday "what's the best wood to use for a kitchen worktop.."? I said oooh off the top of me head i'd say beech, as in if it's good enough for a butchers block etc. but then also said...

Hi chaps, Here's a few pics of my first go at a goblet.... Spalted beech, friction polish etc etc..... Now then, i'm familiar with the 2/3rds concept for box's and am wondering if theres a similar ratio i should be following for goblety type things...? :? I'm sure...

Stuart, the problem i had was when i changed from a 'thickish' glue from one of those small metal tubes, to a very thing CA glue from a plastic bottle (it was cheaper to buy as it was a larger quantity), but didn't notice that it was incredibly thin and water like. when i applied it to the...

Was recently asked to make a small casket for a dear friend who's dog sadly departed this earth a few weeks back :-({|= ..... made this.... "Beautiful..." she said, "just what i wanted...... can you make me another for David too" (her disabled teenage son). Wot... exactly the...

ahhh.... pens, sorry i was thinking along the lines of bowl blanks #-o You've glued the brass tube in the wood, right..? using C.A. (super glue) i bet..? I've had this problem too (in the past) have you recently changed the 'type' of glue used..? N

shattering as in 'boooff' they disintegrate off the lathe while working on them..? a few pics or what you were trying to do might help a little Nick

I was 99% sure the answer was oxidation.... i.e. leaving it exposed to both light and air. Wasn't 100% convinced, so i googled it, see here.... http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/ ... eheart.htm Not sure i'd be allowed to try the oven experiment tho.... :shock: #-o I've made a...

Many thanks for all the comments guys. The slimline and Panache kits were bought from http://stores.ebay.co.uk/fun-e-turnz?_rdc=1 The blank for the Snow Leopard and full kit for the Circuit pen were bought from http://www.turners-retreat.co.uk/ The Circuit kit is a genuine (but non...

Here's my latest pieces.... A Panache using Goncalo Alves A 'Snow Leopard' slimline A Pear wood letter opener (from the grounds of Winchester Cathedral) A circuit board Sierra (from Turners Retreat) Hope you like..... Nick

I too am an amateur and would not want it any other way. I think to progress to being a professional would take all the fun out of it (plumbers have drippy taps, mechanics have cars that break down etc etc....), but i'm not in any way knocking those who do do it for a living, i take my hat...

Hi Chris Have PM'd you..... Nick

Hi Chris I started with the Axminster AWVSL1000, cracking machine for the price, and as like you its just a hobby it did all i wanted of it. However after 2 years i found my niche which is small box's and the occasional (small) bowl. So recently upgraded to the Jet 1220VS.... half the...

Where abouts are you in Surrey Mike..? I'm in Southampton and you're welcome to come and have a look at what i've got use... Nick

I use Turners Retreat...... see here http://www.turners-retreat.co.uk/acatal ... ction.html (other suppliers are available.... :lol: ) Here's a couple of pics of some finished pens made using the Gentlemen's kits.... every pen i've made using these kits have turned out...

Just before i post in the for sale section, can any one help out with what certain bits are for please..... not got a clue what this is for... and these two items as well... the large yellow wheel fits the 'inboard' side of the lathe, screws on the head, but whats it for? Did wonder if...

. Just a quick 'heads up' to say i'll be posting for sale later in the week a Myford ML8 lathe with (i think) all the attachments and a Burnard(?) 3 jaw chuck. Looks like it's got the original manual too, plus some other papers. It's mounted on a wooden base/cabinet complete with a wooden...