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Not done much turning as making wooden models Now they are finished I can get back to turning a little more. This was just a case of having a play with a new tool for hollowing and at the same time I thought I would add some very subtle twists to the piece. Made with Yew and stands 6" and 3...

As Phil stated get the insert from toolpost as there are numerous other companies that sell the Robert sorby chuck such as Olivers woodturning who can even supply both the chuck and the insert you require

Would it not be better to get a chuck with a larger thread and get an insert made this would keep the chuck closer to the headstock

The problem with oil is that it soaks in so applying any finish may be a problem. The thing that you can do is use a high gloss wax over the oil and then buff. This would be better with a buffing system of some sort

Very nice yarn bowl, but I am not too sure about the Oak foot

Very nice indeed some great artwork on the coasters. What have you used to protect them from heat and liquids

Very nice Adam. Same here been wanting to add some to my work for years something else always pops up

Can you round a piece of wood to a large round so that it fits into the bottom attach the sandpaper to the end so that you can sand the bottom. You can use hand tools to do this if a lathe is not available.

I just ordered a new 33mm backplate for mine as well as some carriers, I plan to update the lathe in the future so got it while I could, It is a good chuck Hope someone does take it on as Mark said

Check the outside measurements across the diameter in various places has the bowl moved because it still had some moisture content, If so the outside may need returning if the wall thickness allows

My bandsaw comes with a stand and the table is at 40" which I find comfortable.

Very nice Kim glad to see you still turning. A good looking pen the turning is good and sized correctly for the pen parts

Buy a good cheap set to start with you can always buy decent ones as they need replacing. Most of the cheaper sets are good enough, as you progress your needs may change. A lot of problems drilling are speed for the size is incorrect(mainly in metal) and a good drill bit may be good at drilling...

Never be afraid to post pictures nobody bites and it may help with any problems you may have, use it as a learning tool

Try something like the Simon hope sanding discs and either put it in a drill or drill a dowel to reach inside if it is deeper

That is a great idea, I can see what appears to be layers with a black line separating them. How have you done it please

I totally agree. No one is going to take the mickey but will give advice on how to improve. I have not turned anything for a while as I explained in an earlier post, but I have now got some work done but not yet completed. I also have a couple of other pieces which I have yet to complete but...

Most of the threads on this section of the forum are about equipment and help questions but very few on what people have turned. Either people don't know the answer or are not familiar with the make/model being asked about. And the reason for not posting work is down to the fact they feel their...

Pen blanks tend to be 20 X 20 as already mentioned any smaller could make it harder to drill for some people so any miss alignment during drilling will not go through the side.

Have a look at this PDF