Recent content by BernE1

Robbo, Agreed. Once I get the Iroco that's what I'm planning to try and create. Many thanks to everyone for your help, Bern

I'm sure someone must of already done this. I'm trying to work out how to make an adjustable base plate for my pillar drill. I've got a project in mind which requires some blind holes drilled at 30 & 120 degrees. I'm thinking of something hinged at one edge with a curved metal guide that I can...

Br5d, Thank you for this. Iroko - I'll get some and see how I go. Bernard

Rob, Thank you for this. Unfortunately in my case the whole of the lower part of the pinch clamp needs to be made. As the new one is about 1/2 wide and the gap between the rails about 2". Bern

I'm looking for options. I recently received a live tailstock for my old SIP. The base has been machined so it is too thin to form a snug fit in the rails. The locking clamp also doesn't have a plate. I don't have any engineering kit to mill a custom plate. But I do have plenty of wood. If I...

Thank you for the advice given. SIP 01488 with one of their 4 jaw self centering chucks now on the bench. 13mm chuck withB16 - 2MT arbor for tailstock ordered from Axminster. Selection of 4" Dia British bowl blanks on their way Sharpening stone in the manual centering SIP chuck Books on their...

Thank you both, Book ordered. I know I'm starting from a poor baseline but appreciate your advice. Yes the tool kit isn't the best quality/most accurate but it will get me started for now. Bern

Recently I asked for advice as to a sub £200 turners lathe suitable for a begineer (me). I've bought a SIP 01488 within my budget with faceplates, chuck, gauges and a set of turning chisels. I gather this machine has a poor reputation but I need to start somewhere. One thing I'm thinking of...

TF, Unfortunately I can only afford £200 max including chuck. But thank you for the suggestion, Bernard

TF, Please excuse my ignorance - how do I find your advert and is it suitable fir a beginner? B

K, Thank you for this advice. Much appreciated, Bernard

This is my first post so here's hoping someone can help. I've been creating simple candle holders to go on our dinning table out of standard small bowl blanks by using my Pillar drill and a large Forstner bit. I'd like to make these holders more accurately and to a better finish. I've been...