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Yes, I forgot to mention, these were all American turners.

Comes from being made upside down :)

That must have been interesting<ducking> :)

I have been watching so many vids I am getting spinny eyes but I have learnt two things I didn't know. 1... When tightening a chuck you need to use ALL your strength. If your muscles aint bulging it aint tight enough. 2... When turning you have to wear a tatty glove on your left hand like...

ten pins used to be made out of wood but are now composite like everything else. You would need to use care when turning as they have two hollow sections inside which make it spin when knocked over.

Very nice little knives. The Oak burr is outstanding.

I read your post and thought of lots of questions, and they have all been asked :) so I will just add this to my ( very small ) knowledge bank. I take it you can turn it with ordinary tools ?

Good Lord. What a waste of a perfectly good old door handle. They can never be replaced you know.

If you are planning to use the lathe straight away then the 700 chuck currently on offer for the weekend at Rutlands shouldn't be missed.

Great use for an old unwanted ball :) Looks gorgeous.

I don't think so ( but could be wrong ) I think that is part of the reason they are selling so cheap.

Just bear in mind these are opinions on what best pleases each individual who has commented. They are not criticisms. In the end the only opinions that matter are those of the maker and the purchaser and they will always agree.

Think I'm going back in my box :)

Had you asked about a table saw or suitable alternative then I would also agree that a track saw is a good idea ( but would have suggested the makita version ) but you specifically asked about table saws so I have no comment :)

I think the mouse, or something similar and light coloured, should be there but have to agree about the TV ariel, it makes it look a bit top heavy and draws the eye away.

Ok, It looks like the Bosch is favourite, bit surprised nobody has the battery ones. :)

Very good Chas, same sort of thing they use for drinking straws in cafes.

Okay. You had me wondering what a boiler was a euphemism for :)

Seems a little bland compared to your usual stuff :) (homer) Oops, you have changed the originals (hammer)

No good for my 33 x 3.5 then.