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Hi all I've only been turning half a dozen or so weeks now, and have discovered that the 'slope' is very dangerous..... certainly caught me unaware. Anyway.... i've had some wood that i'm nearly through. Some given to me (stacks of Kapur, a species of Teak), some acquired, and some...

Hi there Smilydog Just to let you know that i recently purchased the Axminster AWVSL, A Patriot chuck & a set of Sorby chisels. Then went back to Axminster and bought a bench grinder, the AWBGDL just under £30, along with a load of other bits and bobs (sanding papers, friction polish etc...

Hi all, just to say that i took delivery of my AWVSL1000 last week, and very pleased with it. Not had chance to go mad with it yet, but have had a play (NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE i must add...). It's been recommended that i get myself a days tuition, could save myself a lot of...

Hi guys........ Thanks for all the replies so far. A lot of them DO make really good sense. Have decided not to just jump at the first thing i see, but to have a good look around and try and get what i need at the price i can afford. BUT.... if i see something that takes my fancy...

Hi Dave..... So sorry about that. I did read all the stuff about 'read this before posting' etc. but in all my excitement about getting replies.... i forgot, and it all went out of the window :oops: The reply was £200 by the way. Nick

ooopps...... sorry....!

Many thanks for the swift replies so far...... Budget...... wellll..... i did bid on an 'old but un-used' Axminster on ebay last night (it was a blue one.... thats how old), similar to their 900 range now i think. Anyway, complete with Henry Taylor & Crown chisels still in their...

Hi guys (and gals..??) Just found this site yesterday and have had a bit of a mooch around. All very nice i must say. Now then, i've got my BIG birthday coming up in just over a week, and the guvnor wants to know what i'd like. I said "20 years knocked off for good behavior...."...