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Thanks Phil,p, I already have the string measurement and I presume it is a normal "V" shaped belt. I'll order one from the site Wizard suggested when I get home this evening. Thanks all!

That looks like just the ticket! Thanks Wizard!

Morning all, I was given an older Bench Top Pillar drill a while back with a missing drive belt in the top section. The item is a Wicks Powertool Bench top Pillar drill. Not the same one that Wickes are currently selling either. I have done some general searching on the web but can't seem to...

Thanks again all, I can't tell you just how helpful you are being! I think I am going to look around for grinders [Axminster do one with a white stone for £45] and also try and get over to the near'ish shop at the weekend if time allows to hold some tools and make a decision from there. I'll...

Ian - Thanks again for this and I totally agree with learning to sharpen. Back in my carving days I would have to strop the knives and gouges after using a stone. Do I need to strop my turning gouges after using the grinder or am I good to go right off the grinding wheel?

Thanks Jon, that is very helpful indeed! I'll also ask in the shop at the weekend too. Cheers, Dave.

Sorry for the delayed reply guys, work has really got in the way of my forum browsing today :oP Ian - Thanks for the reply regarding the grinder. Would I only use the white oxide wheel then and forget using the coarse stone as a beginner? Jon - I really do like the idea of buying just two /...

Yes, fair point Mick. If I just get a couple of tools, then I could get the sharpening kit too... Decisions decisions...

So Jon, You are suggesting getting just a Roughing Gouge and a Parting tool? Would I need anything else tool wise to make a pen or letter opener type projects [the typical starter projects]? Also is what sizes would you suggest? I did look at the inter forum links you sent and so many people...

Interesting... So no votes for the Turnmaster at all then. I guess it is the 6pce set and all the extra sharpening kit that goes with it then...

Chipmunk, thanks very much indeed!

Sorry guys... I've got my tool names all mixed up here... I meant the "Robert Sorby Turnmaster" set of tools. They appear to be small tips that you attach to the top of a universal handle. This is the stuff I really like the look of. Would these be a good alternative to the Robert Sorby...

Thanks boysie39, It is a one bedroom flat not a one room flat. It does have a utility room which is where I was thinking of setting up the lathe. Thanks chipmunk, I'll hold off on the Sorby Sovereign system then. I've watched so many videos online and seen almost no one with a respirator and...

Hi all, I'm a long'ish term lurker and have finally registered with UKWorkshop. After much deliberation I have taken the plunge and bought a lathe, this one to be precise: "Jet JWL-1220 Woodturning Lathe". Axminster even price matched it for me too [£349 on Ockenden-Timber]. It needed to be...