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If it is a large piece but does not require to much strength then try a low melt silver solder which does not require so much heat

I have just looked again and realised that the easy change system can't be used with this lathe my appologise everyone for my previous post. I see that the extension has feet under it.

You don't need to move the lathe for either position just set it up at the front as for normal turning

By using the plate system it allows for the extension to be unclipped with the use of a single knob and repositioned either at the end or on the front. So it does not get in the way when using the lathe

Not sure of the capacity of the Myford or is it is capable of taking a heavy chuck, if so the Versa chuck is a good one and with the correct carriers can take Vicmarc jaws

Thank you, Robbo for sorting me out I have been sorted but thank you all the same

I would say you have already decided as soon as you put the question up. Justilying it is another matter especially if it is too the other half. :lol: :lol: :lol: The real question should be which one will it be

Robbo if anyone backs out I could do with three of the larger sizes does not matter which of those.

I made a very simple end flap wheel as well as a rod with a foam end and attach sandpaper to that it enabled me to sand while the lathe is revolving. for the bottom, I have a largish piece of dowel with a hole to accept the Simon hope sanding pads

Well as of 5 minutes ago the cherry vase has moved a little and a very small split appeared in the bottom but does not go all the way through. I did expect it to be worse than this concidering that it is Cherry and was still very wet as well including the pith in the piece.

If it survives then nothing lost but I did have fun turning it.

Movement of wood varies from species to species if a piece is turned wet and to a constant thickness including the base it may move to varying extents rather than split which can happen when it is in log form. Sanding wet does certainly reduce dust I used Lemon oil in this case which sanding wet...

Thank you Kim the problem is that turning wet wood can be very mesmerizing and you could so easily get carried away and go through the side/bottom

My cherry just did not produce many and what it did the birds always beat me to them so down it came to be recycled into some woodwork. This was one of the branches. I did not notice the face until I put the image on my computer

Thought I would just have fun today and nearly got carried away watching the nice long shaving flying off. This is from a Cherry tree I took down last year turned wet. And then wet sanded with lemon oil the workshop does smell nice now but the downside I now need to go and clean up after my...

Ray Keys was a very talented turner and is missed in turning circles. Some other videos worth watching are the ones done by Stuart Batty HERE is just one

Thank you guys I had ruled out beech even though it had the flecks in it also London plain as I have got some and originally it had the bark on it. It was given to me as holly but as soon as I saw the grain I knew that was also wrong. I did wonder if it was sycamore but not having had any to...

Well done on a first, shape is good. It is always nerve-racking for the first and the second becomes a little easier. As you may have already found out plenty of stopping, measuring and carry on in pieces like this

You would think by now that I would know my woods. Can anyone identify this wood.

+1 for CHJ's advice