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Hi, I adopted restoring vintage valve radios as a winter hobby when I retired in 2000 knowing nothing about them; I wanted to leave my comfort zone and try something new. I then spent the next ten years becoming deeply involved in this new hobby to the point of having articles published in the...

Hi, What excellent timing Democritus; I'm gearing up for some pyrography projects this year. Pinterest is brilliant and I get lots of inspiration all totally free. There's all manner of truly wonderful woodturning to be seen. Pinterest When the weather warms up I want to do lots more...

Hi, I agree marcros; the collets are additional to a proper chuck but I added the information because not everyone is familiar with collets and collets are another type of chuck. My collet chuck showing the parts. The long drawbar I made myself it suits my Graduate lathe; the aluminium hand...

Hi, Many thanks scrimper for adding your interesting video. It sure takes me back to the time many dads where interested in hobbies; it seemed like every household had hobbies manuals kicking around; I must have been about 7 when I had my first go at fretwork in 1954. I've owned the expensive...

Hi, For many years I used Evo Stik wood adhesive weatherproof but on a big glue job I found I was too weak to squeeze the glue from the bottle so about a year ago switched to Titebond premium which I find a lot easier to use. For restoring vintage radio cabinets and clock cases also wood...

Hi, Thanks Martin; I've not checked but I think my collets go up to 20mm although this is only the diameter that fits into the collet; a 20mm tenon could be turned between centers on thicker timber. A drawbar is needed to suit the lathe. Above is the type of collet kit I bought from Chronos...

Hi, Lots of good advice given. Personal safety is paramount in using fiber glass materials. Rubber gloves to protect hands and be aware there is a real fire risk; Acetone is highly flammable. Sanding dust isn't good for health either. Get it on your clothes and it won't come off. Speed is...

Hi, Thanks for your reply SVB. I bought the last 3 lengths of sycamore of the size quoted from Turners Retreat; I like Turners Retreat who took over from the old Craft Supplies in Millers Dale; when Craft Supplies closed it firstly went to another address in Derbyshire it was an old farm type...

Hi, Just a quick message; I've bought three sycamore 4" square x 10" spindle blanks and as expected they are expensive because of the work that goes into supplying them with kilning etc. and postage costs. I had a thought a while ago and have just got round to acting on it; I've emailed a local...

Hi, I wouldn't recommend a workshop air compressor unless it's located in a soundproof room about 100 yds. away. they are very noisy indeed unless you buy something like an Hydrovane which is expensive also quality of compressed air needs taking into account. I've had a small air brush...

Hi, It's surprising what you can make in a small workshop with limited tooling and machines; better a small workshop than no workshop at all; I started off in 1962 with just a garden shed. Thanks for posting and welcome to the forum. Kind regards, Colin.

Hi, The extension between headstock and chuck on my Graduate is the "Exert" which allows the Patriot chuck to be mounted on the lathe; you shouldn't suffer any binding from a chuck or faceplate even if you can screw the chuck or faceplate directly onto the mandrel. Here's what the exert...

Hi, Cheap as chips and these work; they'll get you started; IMPAX E6013 2.5 Welding Electrodes 2.5 x 350mm 2.5kg kind regards, Colin.

Hi, A very good start karlpolly10; did you suffer any "dig ins"? Being new to woodturning here is some encouragement to aspire to; the more turning you do the more you'll like it; Pinterest Lots more too...

Hi, I'm well aware many members will have their own preference when it comes to boiler choice but just for interest and to mention a boiler with less parts to go wrong; 5 years ago we were paying British Gas £300 per year for boiler cover alone ours then was an Ideal Isar which was rubbish...

Hi, Just a quick message to say please check if you're renewing home insurance; ours is due and it's a good job I checked because the new terms excluded cover for our rear extension flat roof? Yes it's clearly stated none of the roof is flat but had I just renewed without checking then had...

Hi, I have a Union Graduate lathe with 1 1/2" x 6TPI nose and opted for the Sorby Patriot chuck with just the standard set of jaws to start with but these jaws so far have done all I want. The patriot fits my lathe with a Exert. Robert Sorby Patriot Chuck Inserts and Exerts, Robert Sorby...

Hi, Just a quick message to say please check if you're renewing home insurance; ours is due and it's a good job I checked because the new terms excluded cover for our rear extension flat roof? Yes it's clearly stated none of the roof is flat but had I just renewed without checking then had...

Hi, I have a book case full of expensive woodworking books that I've not touched for years; I'm a great fan of YouTube and Pinterest as Simondo923 has already posted. When I started woodworking 44 years ago I didn't have the luxury of a computer or all the modern videos etc. so it was buying...

Hi, I've only just received a bandsaw blade from Tuff Saws. It was a bit slow to arrive but no doubt due to Christmas. I tried placing an order with Trucut but they were not taking any more orders due to high demand hence I bought from Tuff Saws without problem Kind regards, Colin.