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I can't comment on that saw as scrolling is not something I engage in very often. I would say suggest that were you to buy a higher spec machine, and decide it wasn't for you, it would be easier to sell that on than a budget model.

What about quarter-sawn cherry for a contrast?

Part of the his (historic) supply issue is that he insists on getting them manufactured here. He is a great advocate for British manufacturing and his tenacity now appears to be paying off for him - well deserved.

Sshhh - not meant to mention that!!

I used an Erbauer router in my router table for years. For the money they are a good buy. The only downside to them is the noise - mine was very loud, until it died!!

Neat hinges are now out of stock according to his website but Smart hinges appear to be back in stock. If you haven't seen it, Ian Hawthorne (Neat hinge) has a box-making series on youtube.

I'd forgotten about the TP connection - it's hard to keep up sometimes :)

I have nothing to offer by way of tips (having never done it myself) but I will say congratulations on overcoming your doubts and getting on with it - that's half the battle :) All you have to do now is keep at it - you'll figure it out from the mistakes you make. Mistakes are your friend not...

RIBA?

Might be worth contacting City and Guilds, tell them you're researching it?

Sometimes the wood speaks for itself. I bought a bundle of oak veneer (sight unseen) for another job a while back. It has a gorgeous ripple down one portion of the leaf, as can be seen on the right side of the box. It does show on the top as well but not clear from the picture. Luckily, I only...

Why not farm that out to someone who has a lathe?

Quite simple - the owner of SF sold it, then a few years later started TS!! You're right about the ranges they carry though so not always easy to compare the two unless buying an identical (branded) item.

Just put the first (of many) finish coats on this one, just to see - still have to do the base! Took many pics along the way and will post a WIP very soon, promise. Cherry, Am Black Walnut, Zebrano, Holly, Sapele, Beech, Plane. Lift-off lid.

Hence my final paragraph!!

Thanks for the picture - it makes it so much easier to get a handle on the problem :) (sorry for the pun) That is definitely best achieved with a small lathe (the type used for pen turning) fitted with a chuck. As Trevanion mentioned in the first reply it is self-centring and any play can be...

Can I ask what it is you are trying to achieve? Is the dowel the main component you are trying to machine or are you trying to drill a hole in the dowel of a larger component? This could require engineering-level positioning! If it's just the dowel (?) an inexpensive small lathe (with chuck)...

This came to my attention today. Might be of interest to those engaged in heavy timber construction who need inserted rods for added strength? - TimBoost

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I was taught that if you had to hold the hammer in the middle (to exercise control) then you were using the wrong size hammer! It's something you often see blacksmiths doing though! It's all about leverage.