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Thanks everyone, it was really enjoyable, but t didn't half tear-out when the vibration started. Still, big learning curve and nice to make use of the length of the lathe for once.

Haha...they've chipped them all I think and I'm gutted 'cos not one has ended up in my workshop! Joking aside, the contractors for the new bridge have cut down loads of the wrong trees which seems sinful to me. I hope the Council kick up a fuss.

Well, it turns out I can Any differences in diameter are down to the camera. Mostly. Turned using a home-made steady and it is 1400 x 34 mm.

Nice shape and the foot actually compliments the form. Nice one.

The Tuffsaws website has recently changed (in the last few weeks) and there were some teething problems with it, so this might be related (or he might be on holiday!). Ian is one of the most helpful people you will ever meet and his blades are superb, so I would wait if I were you. As stated...

I've made my own using a thread kit from Axi. As long as you've got a lathe and can turn to a regular cylinder, the mechanics are pretty straightforward. The biggest cost in mine was the beech for the cheeks, which you could make far more cheaply.

Sounds really interesting I look forward to seeing your (slow) progress ;) I've got it in my head to make a dulcimer and your idea of recycling old piano fixings is a good one.

I have a QS number 7 from WWH and I love it. The iron takes and keeps an edge, the sole of flat and just feels good to use. Not arguing with anything anyone else has said, just my opinion, fwiw. I'm also thinking about a scrub plane and I will be interested to see what you end up going with.

I would go for a second hand Kity...I absolutely love mine and you can pick one up for around your budget. Simple to set up, robust and accurate. I would invest in blades from Tuff Saws and also Steve Maskery's bandsaw setup DVD - both are good Monet well-spent. I've just been ripping soaking...

Third one looks like Sorby to me.

Tony, it's less the lathe and more the tools for me. Those finials look great and a lathe is just something to make wood spin. But a decent tool rest and sharp tools are key, for safety if nowt else. Whereas a rasp...

Watch part 2 as well. He put it on eBay. Starting price, 99p. Lead-filled tip apparently. He's called John Rambo. It is a foot long. And two centimetres.

Hello and welcome Bill. I also live in Runcorn (small world) and, as you are a turner, give me a shout if you fancy coming to the turning and carving club in Frodsham. It's every other Thursday in the Scout hut. PM me if you're interested. This is a cracking site with loads of friendly members...

Could it have been the oil got so hot it turned to vapour and when you lifted the lid it had access to the flames and exploded? Glad you weren't hurt and didn't scare any ladies Steve ;)

And me mate. I was only wondering last week where you were up to. How about a quick picture of the workshop as it is now to bring us up to speed?

Looks great. It's the only other time I've seen my lathe as well!

Does it trip it when you first switch it on?

Andy, thanks for the link..I'll be making one those on my next day off.

I've got the 1.5 x 6 tpi, which is the same thread as my lathe and works well. I have made a moxon vice with it which is in regular use. The problem with making a face vice with that box, is that the thread is not coarse enough to make tightening and undoing quick and easy . It's fine on a...

I think that's an excellent idea and well worth pursuing. Now, does anyone know any good sharpening vids? :-"