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I think all of you kind contributors are correct and all in different ways, far too big a piece of wood, too little experience and only ever tried one attempt at turning a 'broom handle' on this machine before, also not placing the tool rest and tool in the right place.. I have attached a...

Thanks Tony, that was on my mind as a 90 quid lathe that had three very short (18" max tools inc, the handles) did make me wonder, I have seen youtube videos of people using tools that are long enough for them to control them with their hips etc, I'm OK with giving that a go, not sure what I...

I will take photos of the tools tomorrow, I am aware that they are very short and I'm pleased to hear that nobody instantly says, "thats the wrong wood", they are very small

About 6 months ago I purchased on of the £90 lathes from Aldi, purely with the intention of having a go at something I've always fancied, I was aware that its only a cheap hobby machine but having done a bit of work to my work bench this week to secure it down I though I would have a go at a...