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+ 1. I'd recommend Le Tonkinois. It's not cheap, but it is superb.

Hi Pete, That's a really kind offer, I'll be in touch shortly. Thank you, Neil

Hi CC, Thanks for all of your help. Neil

Hi CC, Do you have a link to the sort of thing that you are suggesting? As I don't see much use for it after, I'd like to try and get something at a boot fair. Thanks, Neil

Hi all, Please think pencil box lid and the indentation to put your finger in, so that you can open the lid. Presumably I need some sort of gouge to cut it? Could you please tell me what you would recommend? Thanks, Neil

Hi John, What about shellac with a "top" coat of wax? Neil

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I set my three blades in about twenty minutes, using the OneWay Multi-Gauge. It cost about eighty pounds, but it always works first time.

Hi Dario, They look really good. Are you also a musician? Neil

Hi obrient, If you don't fancy doing it by hand and you have a router table, you can always do it with multiple passes/cutter changes. HTH, Neil

Thanks to BB spotting it, I now have a number 4 on the way. Neil

Hi all, Thanks for all of the great information, I'll try to take it all on-board. If anyone has any e-Bay links, I would appreciate a pm. Thanks, Neil

Hi all, Pete Maddex has been really helpful in pushing me down "the slope". :lol: However, I don't want to keep imposing so I thought that I'd open it to everyone. I am after a Stanley number 4, the "vintage" variety in good condition. I know that I don't want one with the plastic handles...

A dog collar? :roll: Ok, I'll get my coat. Neil

+1 and also cheap.

Hi Geordie, No, I have never wanted to buy this lathe. I was just amazed at such a low price point. Neil

That was my first thought, but surely it must do something to warrant a three year guarantee. :lol: Neil

Hi all, Unbelievably, Aldi have a 40" lathe plus three chisels on offer for 89 pounds. Neil

Hi Chris, Welcome to the forum. As Phil says, but I would suggest that you have a look here for lots of excellent tips. Neil

Yes, I can confirm this. But it doesn't take long to get down to good steel.