Recent content by Mr Finch

Most of my recent turning (about the last six months) has been all pens except for a couple of tiny pots for a bit of fun that I don't think are really worth sharing. As soon as I turn something other than a pen I will post it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey Steve Just another vote and liker here. I haven't had the chance to turn the Omega (or the Zeta from the same company) but I really like this. I am not sure about the varying width on the "handle" but everyone seems to rate the kit very highly so I will just have to buy a kit and try it...

GIMP is great, just be careful if you google for tutorials...

Versa looks BRILLIANT Phil. It has mounting jaws that will carry my patriot jaws too. :)

Well, I pulled the trigger and bought the lathe and the legs. Now for the accessories..... Pen mandrel, faceplates, consumer unit for the electrics, more sockets... squeee I am excited now! I will do some before and after pictures and if I am brave I will do a video too... Thanks Phil. I...

That's what I thought Graham, thanks. I might just suck it up and buy the exert with a view to changing the chuck when I have more money. :(

Howdy folks, long time no speak. I noted that Axi are £200 off the 1628 at the mo and I was about to pull the trigger and buy it (to finally replace my Coronet Elf) when I thought I would stop and check the chuck insert. It would seem that Sorby list an M33 x 3.5 insert but nobody seems to...

Other things I have learnded: You should "go ahead and..." You are always " just finishing up with 600" "All you gotta do is watch..."

Methinks people are taking this thread too seriously.

That's awesome, I love it!

Love it! I try to plan and normally fail to hit the plan. Nothing wrong with that! Think the bowl is gorgeous. :)

Oh wow oh wow oh wow! While I was at work this morning my wife text me to say the the sandpaper had arrived. 120 to 320 grit, 5m rolls. So, got home, had some scran and headed for the workshop. What a revolution! Whoever said it above was right, I do not regret it at all! So much quicker, no...

Yeah, I was really tempted at Detling but ha just bought one of the 6mm carbide tools and SWMBO was watching... :)

Does abranet stick??

Awesome, thanks guys. Looks like a trip to screw fix in the morning then... :)